Fort Worth Magazine - May 2018 by fwtx

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What’s Selling How?

So, what 10 Tarrant County ZIP codes saw the biggest jump in median sales price last year? Here’s your guide to the hottest neighborhoods in Tarrant County. by Kendall Louis

44 The Art of the Home Purchase Eight families navigate successfully through the buying process and ﬁnd homes that ﬁt just right with their lifestyle. by Samantha Calimbahin

The City’s New Dimension Could “Cowboys & Culture” be going away as Fort Worth’s mantra? The city looks to rebrand for a bigger audience. Just don’t call it a rebrand. by Scott Nishimura

Top Realtors The best in the business. by FWTX Staff

Bye-Bye, Dusty-ness

No dusty bookshelves in the 2018 Home of Dreams. Here’s why. by Scott Nishimura

2533 Green Avenue is on the market in 76109.

The Fort Worth Pop-Up Fort Worth’s stint at South by Southwest.

Stop Six Gets a New Place to Play The 10 acres between Dunbar High and Jacquet Middle schools won’t be so empty anymore.

Fort Worthian Life is wild when you’re the architect for the Fort Worth Zoo.

Find out how to style this on page 32.

The Williams’ Reality

What’s next for the stars of “Flip or Flop Fort Worth”?

The Quintessential Summer Outﬁt From jumpsuits to ﬂorals, local boutiques show us what we should be wearing this summer.

The Texas Coast Where to eat, play and stay in our state’s coastal region.

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It’s a Jungle Out There While other businesses came and went, this West Seventh-area cigar room has stood strong for 30 years.

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The Feed Lots brewing in Mansﬁeld and Arlington. And, Reata’s second rodeo ﬁnally opens.

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Compassionate Cuisine

The menu is priceless — literally. So, what does Taste, taste like?

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Restaurant Listings

A comprehensive guide to area restaurants.

122. Ten Things to Do

This Month De-stress and wine down.

104. 2018 Top Doctors

106. Design Inspirations Luncheon, TCAA Arts Gala

166. And now, a look at one of Fort Worth’s hottest spots for commercial real estate.

A Cash Cowtown

» The Fort Worth real estate market is deﬁnitively not balanced. Six months of inventory is what real estate experts consider a “balanced market,” and Fort Worth’s average inventory in 2017 was 1.6 months. That’s great if you’re a seller and not-sogreat if you’re a buyer. Not to worry. We have a lot of talented real estate agents to help with that. More than 150 of the best are listed in our annual Top Realtors round up starting on page 73.

These Realtors always inspire us to dedicate an entire issue to the Fort Worth housing market, so we present to you — The Real Estate Issue. It’s a personal favorite of mine thanks to summers spent working in my dad’s commercial real estate ofﬁce in Houston. (Never mind that my best talents were answering phones and eating ﬁnger sandwiches.)

Still, I take the subject personally, which is why I wrote the feature story. We wanted to know what’s selling and how it’s selling. What’s making these prices tick tick tick (that’s the sound of dollar signs). One unexpected ZIP code even had a whopping 38.8 percent increase in

year-over-year median sales price. Find out which one starting on page 56.

On page 44, associate editor Samantha Calimbahin puts a face with the real estate market, as she proﬁles eight homeowners and the story of how each found their home. This story brought us back to our favorite part of creating this magazine — meeting y’all.

Finally, what started as our annual Real Estate Issue quickly became a celebration of Fort Worth. The streets are alive with the sound of growth as jobs beget people begets development. But more people mean a shift in culture, and those responsible for depicting Fort Worth’s image are on a quest to make sure they get it right. Learn how they’re doing that without turning the city completely, ahem, upside down on page 66. Happy reading and happy house hunting.

ON THE COVER:

These are a few of my favorite things — a good porch, a pretty house, the charming neighborhood of Fairmount and now, Avery and Gustavo Munhoz. The couple was kind enough to let us photograph them on the front porch of their adorable home for the cover of this issue. Their house is lovely, and they are lovelier. And, oh yeah, that’s my daughter, Kate, playing house with them. Hey, they make a pretty cute family.

Correction: In the April list of Top Doctors, Joseph Kay and Todd Daniels were listed under the incorrect specialty. They should have been listed under Rehabilitation/Physical Medicine. We regret the error.

COMING NEXT MONTH »

If you don’t like Fort Worth, you’re doing it wrong. Learn how to do it right with our annual Best Of issue. Find out which businesses, restaurants, bars and venues are the most worthy of your ever-so-valuable time.

Kendall Louis Executive Editor

Having spent more than 30 years writing about Fort Worth, it’s no question FW Inc. executive editor Scott Nishimura was our frequent go-to for insight on local neighborhoods. Scott contributes two stories this month, The City’s New Dimension (page 66) and an update on the 2018 Home of Dreams (page 92)

Tell us about the first place you lived in Fort Worth? I was a summer intern at the local newspaper in the summer of 1984, and I lived in an old apartment complex between Bailey Avenue and University Drive. It had lots of cockroaches and was razed later for new development.

What’s your neighborhood?

Mistletoe Heights on the Near Southside. I love its central location; my home is two blocks from the planned Medical District TEXRail station next to Baylor hospital.

Do you have a dream neighborhood? A place you’d like to live someday? I love the Southside. I worry about being priced out of it, just in terms of property tax.

What’s your favorite street in Fort Worth?

Virginia Place on the west side. It’s a street of seemingly modest homes, but they’re built into a small hillside, which makes for great basements that exit into the backyards below.

We asked our contributors: Where do you live? And what’s your favorite thing about your neighborhood?

Jennifer CassedayBlair: Seven years ago, my family and I moved to Aledo, which has become far more cosmopolitan than when I graduated Aledo High School in ’97. This thriving community retains its small-town feel and has a school district recognized as among the best in North Texas with success in academics and sports programs. We love our acreage in the country because of the peace, privacy, freedom from HOAs and space to stretch out and let our dogs and horses run. Read about Jennifer’s visit to pay-what-youcan restaurant, Taste, on page 152.

Malcolm Mayhew: For the past decade, I’ve lived in Ridglea Hills, where I live anything but the quiet life with my wife, stepson and cat. You know that Madness song, “Our House” (“...there’s always something happening, and it’s usually quite loud”)? That’s my life in a three-and-a-halfminute ditty. The area is quieter than we are, thankfully, and we’re within minutes of some of the city’s best restaurants. Plus, the Trinity Trail is close by; one day I may even use it.

Malcolm meets the owners of one of West Seventh’s oldest businesses on page 145 and fills us in on the latest restaurant openings on page 150.

VOLUME 21, NUMBER 05, MAY 2018

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photographer olaf growald

contributing writers scott nishimura

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

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

“ON THE SECOND COMING OF FUEGO BURGER…

Hooray, I had no idea they were back. Loved them when they were at the old Chinese place on Camp Bowie.

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We went for our anniversary — 10/10! Can’t wait to go back!

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ON THIS 1940S TEXAS WESLEYAN-AREA BUILDING COULD SOON BE GETTING A NEW LIFE...

When I was on the faculty at Texas Wesleyan, I used to eat lunch at the Poly Grill two or three times a month. One day the waitress said, “I see you in here from time to time. You must like soul food.”

“Oh, yes, ma’am,” said I.

“Then why don’t you eat here every day?”

“Ma’am, if I eat here every day, I’ll weigh 400 pounds within a year.”

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ON POPULAR MOVIE THEATER, DRAFTHOUSE (FINALLY) MAKES ITS WAY TO TARRANT COUNTY…

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WEEKEND PLANNER

And it’s stumbling distance from my house.

Bryan Bauerle Yes! It’s not Fort Worth, but it’s getting closer…

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CITY | BUZZ | PEOPLE | TRENDS

» Fort Worth now is different from Fort Worth then. That’s the message that was on display at the Fort Worth Now house at the South by Southwest Conference and Festival in Austin.

CONTINUED ON PAGE 18 »

An attendee at the Fort Worth Now house wears a hat adorned with dried ﬂowers from Greenhouse 817.

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 17 » Local players like Visit Fort Worth (formerly the Fort Worth Convention & Visitors Bureau), the Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce (FWCC), the City of Fort Worth, Bell Helicopter, Niles City Sound and Firestone & Robertson Whiskey partnered on a two-day Fort Worth activation show March 13-14. The goal? Showcase how the city is moving forward in art, music, ﬁlm, business and tech. More than 2,000 people visited the Fort Worth house over the span of the two days. Visitors found a who’s who of Fort Worth creative talent, including a Fort Worth Barber Shop pop-up by Jonathan Morris, Daniel Wright on hand with W Durable Goods and whiskey tastings by Firestone & Robertson Distilling Co. Fort Worth musical talent performed throughout the weekend as well, including Abraham Alexander, Quaker City Night Hawks and Grady Spencer & the Work.

The weekend kicked off with one of Mayor Betsy Price’s favorite activities — a 15K bike ride from Mellow Johnny’s Austin to the Fort Worth Now house at Fair Market.

“It’s an exciting time to live here, do business and visit,” said Bob Jameson, Visit Fort Worth president and CEO. Jameson said that SXSW was the perfect platform to start telling the “next chapter of the Fort Worth Story.”

Fort Worth Now also hosted panels, including a spotlight on Texas ﬁlmmakers and a discussion on urban air taxi. One of the biggest hits of the event was a simulated urban air taxi from Bell Helicopter.

Price’s excitement was on display as the event drew to a close. “Everybody get prepared for next year because it’s going to be twice as much fun.”

Learn more about Fort Worth’s alternative image on page 66.

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Stop Six Gets a New

Place to Play

BY SAMANTHA CALIMBAHIN

Bunche Park in the Stop Six neighborhood spent about 40 years as nothing more than an undeveloped plot sitting between Dunbar High and Jacquet Middle schools. But in April, construction kicked off for the park’s redevelopment — a project that includes a new playground, and ﬁtness equipment among other features.

“All Fort Worth families should have access to a safe, welcoming area to gather, walk, and play,” Mayor Betsy Price said in a statement. “That’s what this park will be for the Stop Six neighborhood. This effort will truly change lives by giving residents a place to connect and be physically active.”

Ground broke for the 10-acre park April 13 at 5600 Ramey Ave., and construction is expected to finish this summer. It’s a $1.5 million project, whose master plan calls for trails, benches and security lighting along with the playground and fitness stations. City council member Gyna Bivens was able to secure $540,000 in federal funding, while Texas Health Resources nonprofit North Texas Healthy Communities teamed up with advertising company CBS EcoMedia and health initiative Blue Zones Project to donate $86,768, which will cover the cost of the playground and fitness stations.

The year the Center for Real Estate at the TCU Neeley School of Business will open. TCU announced the new center in a March announcement. So far, $2 million worth of ﬁnancial commitments have been given to the newly planned center. In a press release, the school noted a strong demand from students and Fort Worth-Dallas real estate professionals as a reason for the new center. Currently TCU’s Neeley School offers an undergraduate major in ﬁnance with a real estate emphasis, with plans to offer a real estate major in the near future. For students looking to enter the real estate industry, the center will provide extensive networking and experiential learning opportunities. Go to fwtx.com for more city news.

“We are working to make Fort Worth one of the nation’s healthiest cities, and these kinds of improvements are essential components of that transformation,” Texas Health Resources CEO Barclay Berdan said in a statement.

According to Tarrant County Public Health, Stop Six residents suffer from chronic conditions such as diabetes and heart disease at higher rates than other parts of the county. Organizers of the Blue Zones Project, an initiative launched in 2015 that aims to improve the city’s wellness, have been keen on promoting changes throughout the city, from encouraging restaurants to add healthier menu items to helping communities gain easier access to grocery stores — to building a park.

“We know that the world’s longest living people don’t need to go to gyms and do intense workouts every day,” Matt Dufrene, vice president of Blue Zones Project, Fort Worth, said in a statement. “They live in environments that encourage movement and surround themselves with healthy-minded friends. This park will allow Stop Six families to get out and move naturally and ultimately contribute to a higher quality of life for the entire community.”

Amy Scott Sorley

Principal at Halbach-Dietz Architects

BY SAMANTHA CALIMBAHIN

AWilder Vision went from vision to reality in April when the Fort Worth Zoo opened the project’s first exhibit, African Savanna. The architecture firm working behind the scenes was Halbach-Dietz Architects. Times are changing for the company’s namesakes. With E. Karl Dietz now retired and Joe Halbach phasing out of the company with plans to travel, interior designer Amy Scott Sorley is transitioning to principal of the firm, alongside Jeff VanCuren. Here, we step into Sorley’s world to see how wild it really gets.

Q. What do you personally think will be the coolest part of African Savanna?

A. The total immersion into the animals’ environments will make the experience seem as authentic as possible, short of actually traveling to Africa. The interaction with the animals, like feeding the giraffes and observing hippos underwater, is going to be a huge draw for people of all ages.

Q. Did you always picture yourself working on specialty projects like the zoo?

A. Not really. I am pretty much nuts and bolts, so to be pulled out of that world into

the one in which the zoo exists exposes me to a completely different element of design. That exposure is always a win for the growth column.

Q. You’ve done quite a bit of work with the zoo already. What was it about Halbach-Dietz that ﬁrst got the Fort Worth Zoo’s attention?

A. The relationship began in 1994 with the Small Mammal Exhibit. We have been involved with over a dozen various zoo projects, and the African Savanna is our sixth major project with the zoo and one of the most challenging.

Q. Just how challenging?

A. Extremely. For example, “typical” building wall sections are not used because the walls may not be built out of typical materials due to the fact that animals, not humans, inhabit the spaces. The sheer size of some of the animals, or inherent characteristics, dictates the design and materials used.

Q. What got you into the world of architecture and inter ior design ?

A . I was born into it. My father was an architect and a founding partner of a large renowned architectural firm that he was very proud of. For many architects, it’s not just what you do, it’s who you are, and that was very much my father; and he shared that passion with me. I loved to visit his office and see all the architects bent over their drafting tables, the “onion skin” sketches hung on the walls, the energy of the place; I was fascinated and completely drawn into that world. When it came time to select a major for college, I was pretty certain the math aspect of an architecture degree would overwhelm me, but then realized that interior design would get me close to architecture without all the math. The whole of my career has been spent at architectural firms. I just wish my father had lived to see me become a part-owner of one.

Q What ’s the most fun part of your job ?

A . I love to ask questions and really get to the core of the client’s vision and their needs. Architecture and design by and large are problem-solving professions, and I love a good challenge. It also tends to make you a good jigsaw puzzle ﬁnisher and a strategytype game player — all pluses on game night.

Q. So, what ’s on the hor izon for Halbach-D ietz ?

A . We recently completed the Game On Sports Complex on the west side of town, and we will continue to work on additional phases of A Wilder Vision at the zoo, as well as a project with the Fort Worth ISD bond package. As a result of myself and Jeff VanCuren coming on as part-owners of the ﬁrm, we’re contemplating a name change in the near future as well.

Amy’s Essentials »

1. A smartphone. “For documenting ﬁeld conditions. There is nothing more valuable than having a photo to refer to, and thanks to smartphones, that is easier than it has ever been.”

2. Construction documents. A role of plans for A Wilder Vision.

3. Onion skin — that is, tracing paper. Since it’s used and thrown out so often, Amy says it’s also referred to as “crud paper” or “trash.”

4. An International Building Code book. “It just travels from desk to desk at our ofﬁce.”

5. A hard hat for construction site visits.

6. Tape measure. “An indispensable tool. I have one in my car, my purse, probably half a dozen at home. Even sent both of my kids off to college with a 25-footer.”

7. Rubber bands. Sorley says they are everywhere around the ofﬁce.

The Williams’ Reality

Life has settled down since the stars of “Flip or Flop Fort Worth” ﬁnished ﬁlming season one. But now, the military veteran couple has a new mission at hand. »

BY SAMANTHA CALIMBAHIN

It’s been two years since Andy and Ashley Williams have taken a vacation — mostly because the Fort Worth couple has been busy running their real estate business, Recon Realty, and more recently, ﬁlming episodes for HGTV’s “Flip or Flop Fort Worth,” which took up most of their 2017.

Things have calmed down a bit since ﬁlming wrapped last October. Season one aired November to January. As of press time, the Williams haven’t been contacted for a second season (yet, anyway), so they’ve shifted their focus back to building their business; training their new Daisy puppy, Coconut; and planning a long-overdue family vacation with their two kids, 5-year-old Ashton and 4-year-old Amina.

The goal for this year: Disney World.

“No,” Andy says emphatically during an interview.

But Ashley’s determined to go: “We want to do Disney — I want to do Disney.”

That’s Ashley (she herself admits she’s always had a more direct personality). She wants the full shebang: Mickey ears, princess dresses, all of it. It’s just one of the ways the Williamses are catching their breath after a whirlwind experience ﬁlming “Flip or Flop Fort Worth,” in which they ﬂipped 10 houses in the course of 12 weeks. “[The TV world] goes a lot faster … the entire year, last year, was such a blur,” Ashley says. The couple is still set on rehabbing

neighborhoods through Recon Realty, running the company out of coLAB, the coworking space on Carroll Street in the Linwood area. But the company’s focus reaches a grander scale than ﬂipping homes. The company was birthed from Ashley’s experience transitioning from military to civilian life — Ashley, an Army veteran, and Andy, a former Marine, met in Baghdad in 2005 and married in 2009. When they returned to the U.S., Andy worked in real estate, while Ashley, who has a degree in health care administration, got a job at an elderly care and assisted living facility. But she had difﬁculty adjusting to the environment and company culture, as co-workers would describe her as “intense” — she always had a direct personality after all.

“I’m not a disabled veteran or anything of that nature, but I am the typical veteran that didn’t transition well,” Ashley said. “That was the beginning of Recon.”

So, with Andy’s help (in fact, he wrote the resignation letter himself and went with Ashley to hand deliver it to the company), Ashley left her job and joined her husband in real estate. Recon launched in 2015 with two missions: to rehab

« Andy and Ashley Williams in a scene from “Flip or Flop Fort Worth.”

houses, for one, but also to help veterans transition to civilian life by teaching them the ins and outs of real estate and land ownership. And, working with a team of mostly veterans, the company also recreates the camaraderie that only veterans know.

“We expose them to the entire industry, but then we deploy them to programs where they can either build their small business or go to an entrepreneurial path … Our challenge to each one of them is, when they’re ready, within maybe ﬁve years, go buy a piece of America,” Andy says.

At first, Recon was just Andy and Ashley. After “Flip or Flop Fort Worth,” more veterans reached out, and five were added to the team. The goal is to have 50 team members that will not only work for Recon but commit to buying 50 properties within five years and, eventually, become independent developers themselves.

“We don’t want them to work for Recon; go start your own business,” Andy says. But Andy makes it clear: Recon isn’t a charity. “At the end of the day, veterans are unique people — different, because we have different experiences,” he says. “But Ashley and I are not going to accept the current narrative that we’re charity cases, we need help. We want to change that with a positive impact on just a few.”

Recon currently focuses on rehabbing homes in neighborhoods like Stop Six and Como. “There are overlooked neighborhoods that we want to spotlight,” Andy says. “There are some cool communities in Fort Worth; they just need love.”

They’d like to do “Flip or Flop Fort Worth” again if asked, but right now, they have enough on their plates as is — a family to raise, a business to run and a new mission right at home.

“There are some cool communities in Fort Worth; they just need love.”

Andy Williams

“We’re going to get back to normality … we have a lot of work ahead of us,” Andy says.

The Quintessential Summer Outﬁt

Three area boutiques ﬁll us in on their version of the perfect look for the season.

Florals were huge for spring and will continue to be strong this summer. The trend is even carrying over to fall. This top can easily transition back to denim and a leather jacket later in the year.”

Corsen Floral Top, Joie, $268

Mo Short, Inclan Studio, $200

Ipanema Earring in Gold/ Citrine, Dean Davidson, $225

Chelsea Crossbody Handbag in Navy, GiGi New York, $175

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The distressed denim trend isn’t going anywhere, and this blush tone is great on all skin tones. This is an excellent example of how to look reﬁned but still on trend.”

Charnette Crochet Knit Top in Rosewater, Joie, $268

Florence Skinny Cropped Distressed Jeans, DL1961, $198

Square Hoops in Gold, Dean Davidson, $140

Mingle Mingle Mini Handbag in Candy Python, Kelly Wynne, $335

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We love a jumpsuit. It’s lightweight linen. I envision this girl is going to a farmers market and then brunch. Sitting on a patio. The rufﬂe detail and the undone hem is super on-trend for summer. And we love a clog because it’s easy and adds some funkiness.”

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The Texas Coast

If your seaside daydreams pull you too far from home and the East and West Coasts just won’t do, consider Texas’ very own Gulf Coast this summer and turn your daydreams into reality.

BY KYLE WHITECOTTON

With more than 360 miles of coastline, the state of Texas has its own heavy-hitting seaside offerings with uninterrupted sandy beaches, stunning waters, great swimming, snorkeling, ﬁshing, kiteboarding and bird-watching to occupy the long hours between sunbathing or just dipping your toes in the surf. The state’s best-known beaches include Padre Island National Seashore with more than 70 miles of undeveloped dunes, prairies and tidal ﬂats and, of course, sandy stretches of Mustang Island State Park with end-

less hiking trails and jaw-dropping beauty. But that’s not all the Gulf Coast has to offer beachgoers looking for something different. Find solitude at Boca Chica Beach between the Rio Grande delta and the lower Laguna Madre, catch a concert at the always-lively Galveston Island East Beach, or have a family picnic at the peaceful Rockport Beach. And if that’s not enough, spend the day collecting shells along Magnolia Beach on the coast of Lavaca Bay, or kick back and relax at Crystal Beach on the Bolivar Peninsula for the best in small-town coastal getaways. The Gulf Coast of Texas is bursting with great beaches to backdrop your sun-and-surf daydreams, and when the sand and waves aren’t enough, there’s plenty here to keep you busy. What really sets the

Galveston Island at sunset

Craig Rogers President & CEO

Gulf Coast experience apart from those faraway destinations is the unmatched Texas-style hospitality of home coupled with an abundance of unique eateries, rooms and adventures. So pack your SPF and a bathing suit and rediscover the best parts of the Texas Gulf Coast this summer.

Galveston

Stay: The only historic beachfront hotel on the Gulf Coast of Texas, Hotel Galvez and Spa offers guests the best in luxury and a timeworn charm that dates back to 1911. Resort-style amenities include a 10,000-square-foot, full-service spa, a heated saline pool with a swim-up bar, and a bone-chilling ghost tour to boot. Meanwhile, a room at Harbor House Hotel and Marina puts you in the middle of Galveston’s Pier 21 and the Strand Historic District for the best shops and restaurants.

Eat: Finding great seafood on the Texas

Gulf Coast isn’t challenging, but Gaido’s has been serving some of the best since it opened in 1911. Whether you settle for the daily catch or the shrimp peques, basted with brown sugar chipotle glaze, save room for some pecan crunch, served with Cowboy Bourbon sauce. In nearby Crystal Beach, grab a table overlooking the Intracoastal Waterway at Stingaree Restaurant and Marina, or pull your boat right up to the marina and hand your day’s catch over to the chef.

Play: Galveston is packed with historic sites like Old City Cemetery and the Grand 1894 Opera House, as well as one-of-a-kind museums like the Texas Seaport Museum and the Ocean Star Offshore Drilling Rig and Museum. Annual festivals abound here, including the Kemah Crawﬁsh Festival, the Great Texas 300 Catamaran Race and the Brewmasters Craft Beer Festival with more than 400 regional and international craft beers.

Galveston Island’s historic Pleasure Pier

A tug boat docked in the Gulf of Mexico

Corpus Christi

Stay: Spend an evening at Emerald Beach Hotel, Corpus Christi’s only downtown hotel located directly on the water, claim your upscale condo on Mustang Island through Sandpiper Condominiums for a more private beach getaway, or pitch a tent and build a ﬁre on the beach at one of Mustang Island’s 75 primitive campsites. Oceanside camping is also permissible at the Matagorda Bay Nature Park, a 1,300acre nature preserve at the mouth of the Colorado River.

Eat and Drink: The Gulf Coast is home to some of best breweries in Texas. Lazy

Beach Brewing is a small microbrewery in Corpus Christi with 10 original brews on tap each week, while a beer at Lorelei Brewing is served on the patio alongside one of the local food trucks that visit. For breakfast, reserve a table at Glow, a rustic bistro best known for Texas game and seafood but loved for its bread pudding French toast smothered in caramel rum sauce and fresh berries.

Play: The 20-mile Mustang Island State Park Paddling Trail follows the western shoreline of the island in Corpus Christi Bay and passes through unrivaled birding habitat, coastal marshes and spoil islands, and some of the state’s best shallow-water ﬁshing. For experiencing the thrill of riding horseback on the beach, check in at Horses on the Beach Corpus Christi. And for Texas-size entertainment for kids, visit Schlitterbahn Riverpark & Resort Corpus Christi and its longest interconnected river system for endless ﬂoating.

South Padre Island

Stay: Unwind at the best beachfront resort in South Texas, Pearl South Padre, where all 251 rooms have a private balcony with

an ocean view. Kids will stay busy at Pearl South Padre Kids Camp while the big kids head out on jet skis and parasails. Afterwards, the whole family can enjoy sand castle lessons on the beach. Or experience the island’s original resort with a beachfront cabana at Isla Grand Beach Resort, built in 1959.

Eat and Drink: For a creative spin on South Padre seafood, visit the local favorite Dirty Al’s and try what they claim is the world’s best fried shrimp. Blackbeards has been serving some of the freshest seafood (and the best chickenfried steak) since they opened in 1978. When seafood gets old, enjoy the brick oven pizza with a crisp, woody ﬂavor from Gabriella’s Italian Grill, or order a hardy breakfast at the unassuming but popular Yummies Bistro.

Play: Whether it’s viewing the Kemp’s ridley sea turtle at Sea Turtle Inc., enjoying the best birding in Texas, riding the wind on a parasail or snorkeling the clear waters of the Gulf of Mexico, South Padre is packed with exciting things to do. Kids can see 16th-century shipwrecks at the Treasures of the Gulf Museum and experience the excitement of zip lining at South Padre Island Adventure Park.

Ride horseback on the beach in Corpus Christi

Pink spoonbills can be seen at the South Padre Island Birding and Nature Center.

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THE ART OF THE Home Purchase

BY SAMANTHA CALIMBAHIN

EVERYONE HAS THAT DREAM — to ﬁnd that one house in that one neighborhood, where one can raise a family and just do life. For some, that dream is far away in the quiet country. For others, it’s in the heart of a bustling city. Or perhaps, it’s in an up-and-coming area that’s well worth the investment. That’s the thing about Fort Worth: All those dreams, one way or another, can be fulﬁlled here. These are the stories of eight families who successfully navigated through the homebuying process and found their home in 2017. People who didn’t just dream it — they did it.

OAKHURST, 76111

A New Build With Downtown Views

WHO’S WHO: Stephen and Brittany Rivers, owners of custom window treatment company Trinity Uptown, as well as furniture line Jovili.

WHERE THEY USED TO LIVE: A remodeled 1940s home in Oakhurst, with just two bedrooms.

bedrooms, 3 1/2 baths.

THE PRICE: $85,500 for the lot

THE NEW HOME: A two-story, 3,400-square-foot French country transitional home they built themselves in Charleston, a gated community near Oakhurst. Four

HOW THEY FOUND IT: The Rivers needed more space. As Stephen was visiting a client in Charleston, he came across the lot that would become their future home.

The Rivers wrote to the owner, and by January 2015, the lot was theirs. Owning a construction company came in handy for the couple — they broke ground

August 2016 and moved in the following summer.

WHY THEY LOVE THE NEIGHBORHOOD: Stephen says he appreciates the neighborhood’s vicinity to downtown and major highways. And, he says, you can’t beat the view: “Downstairs living, patio and upstairs game room, balcony, master bed, master bath all have views of downtown. We love it.”

LINWOOD, 76107

From Windy City to Linwood

WHO’S WHO: Jennifer Lee is a high school special education teacher. Nick manages a team of drone pilots for BNSF. They live with their mini goldendoodle, Sparky.

WHERE THEY USED TO LIVE: The couple met in Chicago and maintained a long-distance relationship as Nick’s job moved him from the Paciﬁc Northwest to Fort Worth.

THE NEW HOME: A 2,080-square-

foot townhouse in Linwood, with a covered patio, small yard and twocar garage. Three bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths.

THE PRICE: $390,000

HOW THEY FOUND IT: After combing through online listings and scouting several homes with their Realtor, Kati Hourihan of RE/MAX Heritage, the couple landed on a townhome in Linwood. Since it was under construction at the time, they

were able to customize much of the interior. “The timeline to complete building construction was a bit of a nail-biter, but we were able to close on time,” Jennifer says.

WHY THEY LOVE THE NEIGHBORHOOD: Jennifer says they love the accessibility to downtown and West Seventh Street. “It is close to a lively part of town, but far enough away where it doesn’t get too noisy or become a nuisance.”

BERKELEY PLACE, 76110

A Walk in the Park

WHO’S WHO: Alex Radler is the director of development for faith-based nonproﬁt 4africa. His wife, Chelsea, is involved in multiple community organizations, including The Net and Watermark Community Church. They live with their golden retriever puppy, Paddington Bear.

WHERE THEY USED TO LIVE: A renovated rental house in Fairmount.

THE NEW HOME: A 3,870-square-foot home off Forest Park and Wilshire boulevards. Four bedrooms, two baths.

THE PRICE: $675,000

HOW THEY FOUND IT: Having rented for a year, the Radlers wanted a home they could call their own — and they wanted a dog, which their previous property did not allow. After an eight-month search, the couple found their new home through 6th Ave Homes’ Jamey Ice.

WHY THEY LOVE THE NEIGHBORHOOD: Berkeley’s peaceful vibe, deﬁned by canopies of mature trees that line the streets, is what makes the neighborhood ideal for the Radlers. Their home also sits directly across Forest Park, which makes amenities like the Forest Park Pool just walking distance.

WEST BYERS, 76107

Quick Move in West Byers

WHO’S WHO: Jason Dunn is an instructional designer at OneSource Virtual in Dallas. Paige is a CPA. Baby Dunn is on the way.

WHERE THEY USED TO LIVE: A 1,500-square-foot 1920s bungalow, just .1 mile down the street on El Campo Avenue in West Byers.

THE NEW HOME: A two-story, 2,100-square-foot 1950s garrison colonial on the same street. Four bedrooms, two baths.

THE PRICE: $400,000

HOW THEY FOUND IT: With a new baby on the way, the Dunns wanted a house they could grow into. When searching online, Paige distinctly remembers hitting refresh and the house appearing on the screen. The size and price point ﬁt perfectly — and it was just down the street. Jason says they sold their old home fairly quickly in January 2017 and moved into their new house at the end of February. Their Realtor? Zach Overturf of League Real Estate, whose own homebuying story is on page 52.

WHY THEY LOVE THE NEIGHBORHOOD: There’s a lot the Dunns love about their neighborhood — proximity to their church, the Cultural District, Roy Pope Grocery and the restaurants on Camp Bowie Boulevard. Jason says, “It has a comfortable, homey feel to it. You don’t drive down and see a bunch of the same houses. Everything’s really eclectic.”

RYAN PLACE, 76110

New Start in an Old Home

WHO’S WHO: Jenna Lee, owner of Near Southside boutique Winton and Waits. Children: AnnahGrace, 18, and Austin Lee, 16. They live with their long-hair Chihuahua, Pedro.

WHERE THEY USED TO LIVE: A remodeled house on Winton Terrace in Park Hill, then a new build on Waits Avenue (hence, the name of her shop).

THE NEW HOME: A remodeled craftsman-style home, built in 1924 at Ryan Place. One story, 2,796

square feet, four bedrooms, four baths. Plus, a 987-square-foot guest house that Jenna plans to Airbnb.

THE PRICE: Undisclosed

HOW THEY FOUND IT: The move was an emotional one as Jenna, recently divorced, saw the new home as a fresh start for herself and her family. Thankfully, her Realtor, Jeff Anderson from League Real Estate, was supportive during the time and connected Lee to

a home that had recently been redone for the purpose of selling — so Jenna got the historic home, without having to remodel.

WHY THEY LOVE THE NEIGHBORHOOD: “We are on a really wide street, and I really love that … I love the accessibility,” Jenna says. “Now that I’ve opened a business on the Near Southside, I’m just a few minutes from work.”

HASLET, 76052

WHO’S WHO: Kim Puckett is an oil and gas attorney. Husband, Paul, is manager of project delivery at Sabre. Children: Kaylea, 9; Kole, 7. Kim’s mother, Dee McCorkle, and stepdad, Russell McCorkle, also live with them.

WHERE THEY USED TO LIVE: A suburban home in Heritage, near Alliance Town Center.

THE NEW HOME: A 4.16-acre property in Haslet, with a two-story,

3,422-square-foot home and a barnhouse for animals (like their miniature donkeys, Tater and Tot).

THE PRICE: $550,000

HOW THEY FOUND IT: With Kim’s parents thinking about retirement and a husband who loves being outdoors, the family decided to pool in one another’s resources and move in together. The Pucketts worked with Realtor Dan Murphy of RE/MAX Trinity to locate the

30-year-old home, becoming just the second owners of the property.

WHY THEY LOVE THE NEIGHBORHOOD: Kim says she loves the farm-style vibe while staying close to the city. “Our home is on 4 acres, but I’m six minutes from Target ... we still have the conveniences that we need while we raise our kids, but we’re also out on a little piece of land that’s all ours and feels very private.”

BURLESON, 76036

Cool for School

WHO’S WHO: Christina Lopez is a radiology technician. Husband, Gerome, is a supervisor at SiteOne Landscape Supply in Arlington. Children: Soli, 19; Alina, 14; and twins Gerome and Jordan, 12. They also have two dogs, Louie and Rougie (named after Texas Rangers player Rougned Odor).

WHERE THEY USED TO LIVE: A new build in Crowley.

THE NEW HOME: A 4,000-squarefoot, ﬁve-bedroom, three-bath home in Burleson.

THE PRICE: $299,500

HOW THEY FOUND IT: Looking for a better school system for their children, the Lopezes made a quick decision to move to Burleson. Christina credits Realtor Jordan Davis of Keller Williams for helping them ﬁnd their current home and negotiate the price. Their neighborhood is part of the Burleson Independent School District.

WHY THEY LOVE THE NEIGHBORHOOD: Aside from the school district better suiting their needs, Christina says she loves being part of a neighborhood that regularly hosts activities that allow neighbors to get to know each other. “It’s not just a bunch of houses lined up on a street,” she says. “People come out, and they interact.”

RIVER OAKS, 76114

Growing Family, Growing Neighborhood

WHO’S WHO: Zach Overturf is a Realtor and property manager at League Real Estate. Noelle Overturf is social media director of The River District. Their “Turf Baby” is due late October. Their fur baby is Marvel, an Australian shepherd mix.

WHERE THEY USED TO LIVE:

A 1,545-square-foot home in The River District.

THE NEW HOME: A 2,085-squarefoot home just a few blocks away in River Oaks. Two stories, four beds, two baths. There’s also a separate 600-square-foot guest house on Airbnb.

THE PRICE: $190,000

HOW THEY FOUND IT: The Overturfs actually have two properties in 76114. They moved out of their ﬁrst house when talks of an apartment coming in nearby began to take place. So, the couple decided to rent it out to another couple and move a few blocks away. The apartment never happened; nonetheless, Zach says their new house better ﬁts the needs of their growing family.

WHY THEY LOVE THE NEIGHBORHOOD: Zach says he loves being walking distance from the Trinity River, as well as the new businesses coming in (like Heim Barbecue’s second location, for example). But he also sees the neighborhood as an investment: “The River District offered the opportunity of affordability but also that growth that we can see in the future. Obviously, we took a chance, but I think it’s going to pay out nicely.”

2533 Greene Ave. is on the market for $489,900.

WHAT’S SELLING HOW?

The 10 Tarrant County ZIP codes that saw the biggest jump in median sales price in 2017.

BY KENDALL LOUIS

There are a lot of ways to break down real estate statistics: inventory, days on market, closed sales, price distribution, etc., etc. But what really matters is your home’s value. When you purchase a home, you want to know that whenever the time comes, you can sell it for more than you bought it. Never mind that your house will only stay on the market an average of 33 days in Fort Worth. What can you get for it? Here, the 7-6s that are on the rise.

76034, Colleyville

9.6% Median Home Price

Here’s a hot combination — the number of active listings in the 76034 ZIP code was down in 2017 by a margin 10.4 percent, and the median price was up 9.6 percent. Here’s another stat for you: More than 64 percent of the homes sold in 2017 were above $500,000. So, you have to have deep pockets to buy, but chances are your investment is a wise one.

That’s because this community screams family friendly. A splash pad is open at McPherson Park every summer, and the city hosts outdoor movie nights once a quarter outside City Hall as part of the Movies in the Village Event. This ZIP code is also home to the Colleyville Nature Center — a 46-acre natural refuge with nine ponds, a fishing pier and more than 3 miles of trails. Colleyville offers a more affordable alternative to the adjacent Southlake neighborhood (also on this list) for homebuyers but still offers

quality schools, close proximity to the airport and plenty of green space.

But lest you think luxury is reserved for those on the Southlake side, look no further than Leyton Grove — a 48-lot development that’s home to some of the most expensive estates in Colleyville. Located east of the prestigious Montclair Street, Leyton Grove welcomes visitors with a picturesque 600-foot boulevard and a limestone pavilion. The neighborhood also offers a shaded walkway to O.C. Taylor Elementary School — a National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence. Schools like this are another reason families look to Colleyville when purchasing homes. Heritage Elementary consistently ranks as one of the top 100 elementary schools in the state, and Colleyville Heritage High School has a 97 percent four-year high school graduation rate.

Neighborhood gem: Loveria Caffe Loveria Caffe is an unexpected Italian

restaurant and café that sits inside a light, airy and modern space. That striking interior is thanks to the husband-and-wife architect team who owns Loveria. The cuisine hails from Emilia-Romagna — a region of Northern Italy that’s home to the restaurateurs and the chef, Michele Ragazzini. loveriacaffe.com

76182, North Richland Hills

17.6% Median Home Price

The city of North Richland Hills (NRH) is home to nearly 70,000 people, making it the third largest city in Tarrant County. Homebuyers flock to the northeast Tarrant County spot for its central Metroplex location off the Interstate 820 loop. Homes in 76182 sold fast in 2017. Listings spent an average of 1.1 months on the market, down from 1.5 in 2016. Some of the best amenities in this suburb

are open to the public — like Iron Horse Golf Course. The Dick Phelps-designed daily fee course that wraps around Big Fossil Creek was named a top mid-priced public course by Avid Golfer magazine noting “the par 5 that runs along the highway may be one of the better holes in the area.” Families look to NRH20 Family Water Park for entertainment and respite from the heat from May through August. The 17-acre, city-owned water park — the first municipally owned water park in Texas — offers special pricing to NRH residents. And in March, Alamo Drafthouse released news that its first Tarrant County location will open on Davis Boulevard. Turns out Alamo Drafthouse DFW chief operations officer is a resident. “Being a resident of North Tarrant, I am selfishly very excited to finally have anAlamoDrafthousefive minutes from myhouse,” said Bill DiGaetano.

The future looks bright. North Richland Hills’ already accessible location is about to become even more convenient, as the new TEXRail line, with service from downtown Fort Worth to DFW Airport, will have a station in North Richland Hills. It’s scheduled to be complete in late 2018.

Neighborhood gem: The Maker Spot

A 4,800-square-foot space inside the North Richland Hills Library has 3D printers, quilting machines, and an electronics and robotics area. The goal? Encourage

entrepreneurship and self-training. The Maker Spot serves 13 other smaller libraries in the North Texas Library Consortium. themakerspot.org

76110, Ryan Place, Fairmount

18.2% Median Home Price

$260,000

After taking an ever-so-slight 1 percent dip in median home prices in 2016, the ZIP code of 76110 is back in the green with an 18 percent jump up in 2017.

Buy low(ish), sell high is the name of the game here. Home to neighborhoods like Ryan Place, Fairmount and Berkeley Place, this area is full of homes with character. Many were built in the early 1900s, and strict preservation guidelines ensure remodeling projects don’t rid the neighborhood of its charm. And that’s what residents love about it.

The walkability factor is a major player here, too. Homeowners in the northern neighborhoods inside 76110 can walk to restaurants, bars and shops on West Magnolia Avenue. The popular corridor’s amenities just keep growing — a boutique hotel with a rooftop lounge and ground ﬂoor restaurant and bar is scheduled to be complete in late 2019. The neighborhood will also reap the beneﬁts of

the redevelopment on South Main Street — shopping and event venue The 4 Eleven opened in 2017, and a new location of Taco Heads will join the area this year.

Nestled in the middle of homes at the intersection of Berkeley Place and Park Place Avenue is the picturesque and adorably named Lily B Clayton Elementary School — ranked third in Fort Worth for literacy (only behind Tanglewood and Alice Carlson Applied Learning Center) with 67 percent of third-graders reading at a third-grade level.

Neighborhood gem: Old Home Supply House

The historic charm of homes in 76110 lends itself to the endless ﬁnds inside Old Home Supply, four warehouses stocked with all things vintage — think clawfoot tubs, reclaimed doors and antique hardware. oldhomesupply.net

76109, TCU

10.9% Median Home Price $400,000

Rolling hills, tree-lined boulevards, a scenic university and the sights and sounds of TCU athletics dominate the streets of 76109, which sprawls north, south, east and west of the college campus. 76109 also encompasses three popular new shopping centers — WestBend, Waterside and The Shops at Clearfork. Homeowners here are also just a few minutes from downtown and less than a mile from the Fort Worth Zoo. The latest median-home price jump, from the $360s to the $400s, is a pivotal one.

Local residents Rachael and Cam Quisenberry searched for two years before ﬁnally deciding on a three-bedroom home in University West. “When we started house hunting, we were looking in Monticello, Berkeley and Tanglewood,” Rachael says. “Location was the most important thing to us, but we liked all of those areas and had lived in all three at one time or another. In the end, we landed where we did partially because it was close to the things we do on a daily basis like work, Colonial and TCU, but mostly so that when we have kids we won’t be forced to move to get into a good elementary school district.”

Village Cafe & Bakery in Colleyville

Tanglewood Elementary — which received a ﬁve-star designation from the Texas Education Agency last year — is what keeps many homeowners buying here. That’s why some current TCU-area homeowners are reeling at the decision to build a new elementary school in 76109 in order to ﬁx an overcrowding problem at the current location. Redistricting will force homeowners in the southwest part of the zone to send their kids to the new school. In February, FWISD agreed to buy land from Congregation Ahavath Sholom on South Hulen Street for the new school.

Neighborhood gem: Fred’s TCU You’ll ﬁnd college students alongside young families alongside motorcyclists at the Bluebonnet Circle offshoot of Fred’s Texas Café. Some of the highlights: the loaded queso for consuming, the massive screen for game watching and arcade games for entertaining your children. 3509 Bluebonnet Circle

76036, Crowley

19.9%

Median Home Price

$203,900

The Chisholm Trail Parkway toll road has done big things for Crowley, a suburb 20 miles south of downtown Fort Worth, as it has shaved the drive time down and eliminated the need to sit in pesky Interstate 35 West trafﬁc.

And developers are taking note, as Walton Development and Management is developing Chisholm Trail Ranch — a 261-acre, master-planned community on McPherson Road that will include 1,100 homes. Phase one — 169 homes — is already complete. And, 233 lots in phase two are scheduled to be complete in late 2018. Retail plans are also in the works for the aptly named The Shops at Chisholm Trail Ranch.

The draw? Young families can score a lot of space for close to $100/square foot and reap the beneﬁts of nearby perks, like Chisholm Trail Community Center. The new center has a rock climbing wall and more than 2,800 square feet of athletic equipment. It sits adjacent to the 75-acre Chisholm Trail Park — home to a skate park,

Iron Horse Golf Club in North Richland Hills

West Magnolia Avenue in 76110

playground, walking trail and ponds. Nearby Bicentennial Park — equipped with a gated splash pad that operates from Memorial Day to Labor Day — is also home to events like Movies in the Park, Concerts in the Park and a Halloween Hayride.

Neighborhood gem: Miss Doily’s Tea Room

A dainty little tearoom tucked inside His & Hers Antiques off of North Crowley Road serves light fare like chicken salad, quiches and tomato soup. The homemade coconut cream pie is a fan favorite. If there’s a line to wait for a table, even better. That gives you time to stroll around the 15,000-square-foot antique mall. Inside His & Hers Antiques, 10132 N. Crowley Road, Crowley, 76036

76119, Forest Hill

38.8% Median Home Price $111,000

This jump was a big one. The median price of homes in 76119 jumped 38.8 percent in 2017 to a still-low $111,000. Accessibility is the name of the game here. Perhaps because homeowners are ﬁguring out the convenience of this southeast Fort Worth location. Located along Interstate 20, commuters can easily access Highway 287, south Loop 820 and Interstate 35 — that translates to easy access to downtown Fort Worth, Arlington and Dallas.

Devoyd Jennings, president of the Fort Worth Metropolitan Black Chamber of Commerce, has lived in Forest Hill since 1975. “It was a quiet neighborhood then, and it’s still pretty much a quiet neighborhood,” he says.

Some of the ZIP code’s most beautiful homes and lots can be found in the more established Fort Worth neighborhood of Rolling Hills, where large lots with mature trees and elevation provide views of downtown Fort Worth, at totally accessible prices. As of press time, a charming 1950s home was on the market for $68/square foot. New development hugs the northwest corner of 76119 in the Sierra Vista subdivision where new home prices start in the $140,000s. Wall Homes expects to have all 232 lots sold by midyear. Wall Homes is also responsible for Rose Crest Estates in the

Many homes near TCU offer views of Amon G. Carter Stadium.

An aerial view of Chisholm Trail Ranch in December.

Photo courtesy Chisholm Trail Ranch Facebook page.

neighboring 76140 ZIP code.

“If I was young, [Rose Crest Estates] is where I would be moving. Since I’m not young, I’ll just stay where I am,” Jennings says with a laugh.

Homes in Rose Crest Estates start at $229,000 and go up to the $400,000s.

“For a minority community, that’s not bad at all,” says Shey Ipaye, the city manager of Forest Hill. He says homeowners nearby are seeing the value of their homes going up. “Values are going up and taxes are going up as well,” he says. “And that has put the city in a better ﬁnancial position.”

Neighborhood gem: Whiskey Ranch 76119 got a heavy dose of cool in 2017 when Firestone & Robertson Distilling Co. opened its headquarters on the 112 acres that was formerly home to the storied Glen Garden Country Club. Whiskey Ranch, now the largest distillery west of the Mississippi, has an on-site still house, bar, tasting room, garden and views of downtown, and is expected to draw tourists as well as Fort Worth residents. 4250 Mitchell Blvd.

76006, North Arlington

14.2% Median Home Price $243,270

This ZIP code is an outdoor lover’s dream. It’s home to River Legacy Park,

Riverside Golf Club, part of the West Fork of the Trinity River, and adjacent to the Crystal Canyon Nature Area. River Legacy Park hugs the curves of the Trinity River to create a more than 1,000-acre park that houses wetlands, prairies, wildlife, eight miles of paved hike and bike trails, 10 miles of mountain bike trails, river overlooks and canoe launches.

That’s just one of the reasons that more than 390,000 people call Arlington home. But also, it’s right smack dab in the middle

of it all. Located inside Tarrant County, but almost equidistant to both downtown Dallas and downtown Fort Worth, residents are never far from either city. And North Arlington speciﬁcally allows residents to be closer to DFW Airport, Six Flags Over Texas, Globe Life Park and AT&T Stadium.

The self-proclaimed “American Dream City,” touts that its residents can “go from pre-K to Ph.D.,” thanks to a solid public school system and UT Arlington — all of this in a place where the housing dollar stretches far.

Arlington has always been where “big” things and structures in the Metroplex land. But things are about to get really, really big with the development of the Texas Live! project. The $4 billion complex will repurpose the current Globe Life Park as the Texas Rangers build a new stadium next door. The $4 billion entertainment district will have three anchor developments: a two-level, 30,000-square-foot fan clubhouse called “Rangers Republic”; a 35,000-squarefoot gathering area called the “Live! Arena,” with a concert stage; and a 5,000-squarefoot outdoor event pavilion called “Arlington Backyard.” Additional plans include a hotel and convention center.

“I started selling real estate [in Arlington] in 2002, and the last four years have been a really strong seller’s market,” says Donna Noto, a Realtor with RE/MAX Pinnacle Group in Arlington. “We are seeing bidder wars and

New homes emerge in Forest Hill.

Crystal Canyon Nature Area in North Arlington

multiple offers. I keep thinking it’s going to slow down, but it doesn’t.”

Neighborhood gem: River Legacy Park Playground

Part treehouse, part playscape, children weave in and out of real and fake trees on the playground inside this 1,300-acre park. A large green space nearby is perfect for ﬂying kites, and a large pavilion with grills and tables sits ready for picnics. 701 NW Green Oaks Blvd., Arlington, 76006

76114, The River District and River Oaks

It doesn’t take a genius to ﬁgure out why 76114 is the next big thing. All it takes is a few tacos from the new Salsa Limón Distrito, a ﬁtness class at the new Abundio’s Fit Society gym on the river and a glimpse at the fancy new Elan River District Apartments. As The River District, the new housing and entertainment district on White Settlement Road, continues to grow, the adjacent River Oaks and Sansom Park neighborhoods are seeing

and reaping the beneﬁts.

It’s not just home prices that increased in 2017. Closed sales were up 25.9 percent, and homes were on the market an average six days less.

76114 is one of the few ZIP codes that can accommodate buyers looking to build a new home close to downtown. Westworth Falls, Westover Acres, Westworth Village and Rivercrest Bluffs all offer new build opportunities near the river and downtown.

Neighborhood gem: Yummy Yummy Donuts

Yes, there are a lot of new places to try in 76114, but Yummy Yummy Donuts, off of Jacksboro Highway, is a storied hole-inthe-wall must. Mini cinnamon rolls are a favorite among customers, second only to the smiling owners who know their customers by name.

76092, Southlake

With a median home price of more than $700,000, houses are pricey in

76092, and that’s thanks to the posh city of Southlake. In fact, more than 20 percent of homes in that ZIP code sold for more than $1 million in 2017.

Think about this. Less than 30 years ago, the population of the city of Southlake was just over 7,000 residents. Today it is home to nearly 30,000 residents. So, what keeps homeowners buying here? And buying big? It’s just a few miles from DFW Airport, but the real sell here is the exceptional schools. Southlake schools are in the Carroll Independent School District, which has a zero percent dropout rate. Rockenbaugh Elementary, Johnson Elementary, Carroll Elementary, Carroll Middle School and Carroll Senior High School have all been named National Blue Ribbon Schools by the U.S. Department of Education. The school district also earned the UIL Lone Star Cup for achieving the highest number of points in academics, athletics and ﬁne arts competitions, from 2012 – 2015. The district is thinking toward the future too. Last year, CISD voters approved a $208 million bond program that will provide funding for construction projectsat every CISD campus and support facility over the next three to ﬁve years.

The Parks and Recreation Department of Southlake has a lot to brag about too — thanks to 628 acres of parkland. And, in late 2018 they will complete the Champions Club at The Marq —a multipurpose facility at the southwest corner of Bicentennial Park. At more than 82,000 square feet, the space will include indoor/outdoor turf ﬁelds, a gym, jogging track, an indoor playground, child care rooms and multipurpose programs. An indoor aquatics center will include a zerodepth entry play area for kids, a lazy river, lap lanes and two water slides. Now, that’s a fancy suburb.

Neighborhood gem: HMK

Hallmark stores took a new approach to retail in 2014 when it launched HMK stores in Kansas City, Southlake and Denver. Gone are aisles ﬁlled with cards. In are options for in-store monogramming and custom embroidery. The Southlake store also frequently hosts pop-up shops with local artisans like Ame B Design — a local graphic design studio.

Salsa Limón sits on White Settlement Road in The River District.

76133, Wedgwood

20.7% Median Home Price $164,464

Big lots and affordable houses. That’s what keeps buyers coming to Wedgwood — an established Fort Worth neighborhood that’s beginning to take off as many homeowners are being priced out of the inner city. Median home prices were up 20 percent in 2017 and active listings were down 4.1 percent. This neighborhood is ideal for buyers on a budget who don’t want to sacriﬁce square footage or lot size. Buyers also don’t have to sacriﬁce much in the way of location. A quick jump on Interstate 20 or the Chisholm Trail Parkway can connect residents almost anywhere they need to go. And, TCU is just three miles away.

Grant Arlington, a Realtor with Williams Trew, listed and sold six houses in Wedgwood between January and April of 2018, and many of them never even went on the market. “[Homebuyers] can get 2,000-plus feet. They can get a large wooded lot for under $250,000,” Arlington says. “I remember when I ﬁrst started working that area if I was able to get $55/ foot for a completely renovated house we were really excited. Now that same house is selling for $105/foot.”

Arlington says the sweet spot in Wedgwood right now is the 1,600 to 2,199-square foot home. “Whoever bids the highest wins.”

He adds that houses in that range sell in just days with multiple offers. “It’s just a mad rush right now. It’s that entry level buyer who’s a school teacher on a salary. It’s hard,” Arlington says. “They’ve almost been shut out of the market.”

Neighborhood gem: Charley’s Old Fashioned Hamburgers

This Granbury Road hamburger spot, on the northern edge of 76133, is so tiny it operates more as a burger stand than a restaurant, but a few tables inside the 1950s building and on the patio allow loyal patrons to grab burgers from the spot that has been there since 1992. The outpost recently got a facelift, but the juicy burgers are the same. The fries are delicious, the shakes are even better, and the onion rings are half the size of your face.

The Southlake Arts Festival.

4354 Balboa Drive in Wedgwood was on the market for $270,000 at press time.

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The City’s New Dimension

Fort Worth looks to broaden the story we tell. No, we’re not sending Cowboys & Culture out to pasture.

BY SCOTT NISHIMURA

FORT

WORTH

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There wasn’t a cowboy in the pictures. For me growing up in Fort Worth, I’d never seen my community presented in that light.”

Robert Sturns, Economic Development Director, City of Fort Worth

TTHERE SURE HAS BEEN A LOT OF CONVERSATION ABOUT BRANDING IN FORT WORTH

LATELY. The city and Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce, worried we’re losing the economic development race to Dallas and its north suburbs, have launched into plans to elevate our profile nationally and brand us as a creative hub.

The bureau that promotes Fort Worth to meeting and tour planners changed its name to Visit Fort Worth. Even the bus system changed its name to Trinity Metro to reach a broader audience and draw in more communities.

Memes like “Cowboys & Culture,” which emerged years ago, and “Where the West Begins,” decades earlier, have been useful in highlighting the city’s Stockyards heritage and renowned museums and still resonate today with certain groups, like international visitors and older residents and visitors. But as Fort Worth has diversified in recent years, building a vibrant downtown core, broader business and cultural base, and a more youthful demographic (Fort Worth has the youngest average age among Texas’ major cities), the city has found it’s not telling many aspects of its story, those involved in pitching the city to everybody from creatives to corporate relocation prospects, conventions, and meetings say.

That’s helped lead to little perception nationally of Fort Worth; the city is largely viewed as a “subset” of Dallas, Mitch Whitten, Visit Fort Worth’s vice president of marketing, says. “Currently, there’s no perception,” Brandom Gengelbach, executive vice president of economic development at the Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce, says. “Worse than a perception of is no perception.”

The broadening of the message doesn’t mean Cowboys & Culture is out to pasture. “There are communities that would kill

to have a representative image that is that iconic,” Robert Sturns, the city of Fort Worth’s economic development director, says. “So you won’t want to get rid of that.” Where appropriate, “you do want to say here’s an alternative image.”

The alternative image was on display when Fort Worth — led by Visit Fort Worth — set up shop at this year’s South by Southwest, an annual festival in Austin celebrating the technological convergence of interactive, film and music. The city gamely brought along Bell Helicopter and the flying urban taxi it’s developing; Hillwood and the “vertiports” it’s signed on to build in the Fort Worth-Dallas area for Uber Elevate and its oncoming fleet of vertical-takeoff-and-landing vehicles; and Lockheed Martin with a F-35 flight simulator. Visitors to the Fort Worth house at South by Southwest got to taste and learn the science of Fort Worth-made whiskey and view the photography of Fort Worth’s Rambo Elliott, whose often-blackand-white portraits portray a diverse Fort Worth. “There wasn’t a cowboy in the pictures,” Sturns says. “For me growing up in Fort Worth, I’d never seen my community presented in that light.”

What’s the story Fort Worth wants to project through its new city and chamber plans? First, talent. “We have a huge advantage in the arts, entertainment, and technology,” all important among millennials, Gengelbach says.

Fort Worth isn’t known as a tech hub, but it has substantial technology plays in defense, like Lockheed Martin and Bell, the new Facebook data center, and a health care and an emerging life sciences sector soon to be augmented by the new TCU and UNTHSC School of Medicine.

And Fort Worth also wants to project its friendly, laid-back, unpretentious feel, low costs, and relative ease of moving about. “You can go anywhere, and there’s an authentic look and feel,” Gengelbach says. Even frontline staff at restaurants generally leave an impression that’s consistent with the city’s friendly feel, Whitten says. “I really believe the way people speak to each other and the way people are treated in our

restaurants leave you with a great feeling.”

Fort Worth touts rapidly growing dining options, recreation assets like the Trinity River, and an emerging film scene being nurtured by Visit Fort Worth’s Fort Worth Film Commission. All are popular potential assets among millennials.

“We find more people are coming to the city for various reasons,” Whitten said, explaining Visit Fort Worth’s rebranding from the Fort Worth Convention and Visitors Bureau moniker. Visitor bureaus in other cities have been rebranding to include “visit” in their names. “We’re coming off a record 9 million visitors in 2017.” Whitten said the term ‘CVB’ is a bit of a throwback to a time when convention activity was a major part of what they did.

How Visit Fort Worth will promote the city will depend on the niche audience, Whitten says. “We still use Cowboys & Culture, but if you don’t know Fort Worth, then you might see a post on Facebook that grabs your attention or a post from an influencer. We try to play different cards in different situations. There’s a lot going on here, and a lot of stories to tell.”

“Cowboys & Culture” — developed when the Stockyards and museums were well established as a visitor draw and before downtown emerged — resonates most with international visitors, Bob Jameson, Visit Fort Worth president and CEO, says. “I think it continues to be appropriate, depending on who your customer is,” he says. It’s a noisy marketplace. If you’re going to be successful, you need to know who your customer is.”

One challenge in telling the Fort Worth story for all of the organizations that are working on it: “We’ve just got to get on the same page,” Gengelbach says. “And it’s not just the agencies [like the chamber, Visit Fort Worth and city]. You need to have all of Fort Worth tell the story.”

The city’s bus system joined the branding party, rebranding itself to Trinity Metro from the Fort Worth T, to create a more modern image and draw in other communities as it prepares to launch downtown Fort Worth to DFW Airport TEXRail service in December. At year-end, Trinity Metro

will also roll out a new service called Dash that will connect downtown to West Seventh Street and the Cultural District. The goal is to make it easier for downtown workers and visitors to come to West Seventh Street and the museums, and for West Seventh Street patrons to move about the congested street without having to worry about parking.

Trinity Metro, which hired the Fort Worth ﬁrm

J.O. Design to help it come up with the new name, has added new business service, such as a downtown to Alliance route, augmented service on other routes, and cut back some extraneous service.

“The basic service is well,” Paul Ballard, the CEO, says. “We feel the service we do offer — although there’s not enough of it — is ready for marketing.”

Trinity Metro also wants to ﬁgure out how to get a greater share of medical district trafﬁc. “Ultimately, that’s our goal — to get people who have fairly standard work hours,” Ballard said.

Meanwhile, the chamber, looking to broaden its reach, has substantially increased its budget and is hiring executives who will lead business recruitment and retention; talent development, attraction and retention; small business and entrepreneur support; and government advocacy. It’ll be collaborating with the city, Visit Fort Worth, Fort Worth Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, and Fort Worth Metropolitan Black Chamber of Commerce.

“The depth and breadth of what we have is not broad-based indicative of Fort Worth today,” Gengelbach says. “We are

going to be a much broader-based organization going forward.”

The city-chamber strategy, crafted in collaboration with each other: Work with commercial brokerages and their Real Estate Council of Greater Fort Worth to create a national strategy that generates interest in Fort Worth, highlighting abundant land, lack of natural barriers, and growth-friendly posture; expand the chamber’s role in marketing Fort Worth for international business development; redesign the city’s business retention program to better address needs

of major employers and their industries; and expand employer-led sector partnerships to address critical workforce issues.

The city and chamber want Fort Worth to become a hub for creatives and the businesses they start or work for. How?

Formally designate the Near Southside as a “medical innovation district,” with incentives to draw innovation and research; audit resources available for small business in Fort Worth and help beef up the TECH Fort Worth business incubator that nurtured an ophthalmological products startup that last year sold for $465 million; broaden national and international promotion of the annual MAIN ST. Fort Worth Arts Festival; create a Futures Forum at the city; and rapidly increase the density of residential development in downtown and surrounding urban districts such as Panther Island.

The city expects to be more choosy when it comes to which deals it wants to offer incentives, targeting prospects that offer high-wage jobs and expand Fort Worth’s creative pool. “It changes with the economy,” Sturns says.

Heading into the downturn a decade ago, “in order to engage with the few deals that were out there, we had to be as creative as we could be on some deals. That’s moved into the last few years. If I look down the road, I can see a future where there may be fewer announcements, but bigger announcements.”

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Top Realtors 2018

The Fort Worth Magazine Top Realtors list is drawn from nominations by thousands of our readers and the area’s industry professionals. We provide this list as a useful tool if you ﬁnd yourself in need of a real estate agent.

Aileen Milton, Burt Ladner Real Estate

Alberto Reyes, Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty

Alexander Chandler, Alexander Chandler Realty

Allen Crumley, Williams Trew

Allison Price Jones, Williams Trew

Alysa Dennett, Burt Ladner Real Estate

Amanda Massingill, Williams Trew

Amber Cody, Clearfork Group Realty

Andrea Halbach, Burt Ladner Real Estate

Ashley Hanson, Coldwell Banker

Residential Broker

Ashley Mooring, Briggs Freeman

Sotheby’s International Realty

Ashton Theiss, Rogers Healy and Associates Real Estate

31.5

The average age of a Fort Worth resident, making it the youngest city in Texas.

Barbara Wallis, Ebby Halliday Realtors, Southlake

Becky Fischer, RE/MAX Heritage

Beth Herr, JP & Associates REALTORS

Bobby Norris, Bobby Norris Farm & Ranch Realty

Brady Bridges, Chisholm Realtors, LLC

Brenda Anderson, Williams Trew

Britta Hinze, Alexander Chandler Realty

Carley J. Moore, Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty

Carmon Weeden, Burt Ladner Real Estate

Carol Lacon, Wilco Realtors

Chase Hall, Chase Realty DFW

Chelsie Zachman Synatschk, Kimball Real Estate

Christina Warden, Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty

Claudia Jimenez, Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty

Clayton Carson, RE/MAX Pinnacle Group Realtors

Clint White, JP & Associates REALTORS

Cody Lee, Williams Trew

Corrine Hyman Quast, Williams Trew

Dalton Carroll, Lionheart Real Estate Group

Dana Cassidy, Alexander Chandler Realty

Danny Force, DFW Legacy Group

David Chicotsky, Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty

Deborah Bailey, Giordano, Wegman, Walsh and Associates, a Christie’s International Real Estate Afﬁliate

Debra Barrett, Virginia Cook Realtors

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DeeAnn Moore, Moore Real Estate

Dee Dee Fadal, Fadal-Buchanan and Associates LLC

Dennis Elmore, Keller Williams Realty

Devon Reyes, Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty

Dona Robinson, Allie Beth Allman & Associates, Southlake

Donna Noto, RE/MAX Pinnacle Group Realtors

Doug Pillard, JP & Associates REALTORS

Emily Beck, Briggs Freeman

Sotheby’s International Realty

Emma Gardner, Briggs Freeman

Sotheby’s International Realty

Gaye Reed, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage

Gaylene Anders, Ebby Halliday Realtors, Southlake

Ginger Trimble Knox, Keller Williams Realty

Gwen Harper, Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty

Haley Howard, Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty I Ida Duwe-Olsen and Ted Olsen, Williams Trew

Jackie Parks, Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty

Jan Ivy, Helen Painter Group Realtors

Jason Perkins, Alexander Chandler Realty

Jayne Landers, Burt Ladner Real Estate

Jean Christenberry, Keller Williams Realty

Jeannie Anderson, Keller Williams Realty

Jennifer Brown, Ebby Halliday Realtors, Southlake

21%

The amount of consumer discretionary spending for which millennials are responsible in the U.S.

SOURCE: WALLETHUB

Jennifer Cohn, Burt Ladner Real Estate

Jennifer Demel, Burt Ladner Real Estate

Jennifer Harman, Keller Williams Realty

Jerry Moody, Keller Williams Realty

Joel Arredondo, Ebby Halliday Realtors, Mansﬁeld

John Giordano, Giordano, Wegman, Walsh and Associates, a Christie’s International Real Estate Afﬁliate

John Zimmerman, Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty

Johnny Purselley, Purselley Ranch and Residential

Jose Robles, SuKaza Realty

Joseph Berkes Group, Williams Trew

JP Piccinini, JP & Associates REALTORS

Julie Owens, Ebby Halliday Realtors, Mansﬁeld

Karen Holcomb, Northern Realty Group

Karen Phelps, RE/MAX Heritage III

Kathy Lakatta, Ebby Halliday Realtors, Mansﬁeld

Kathy Rogers, Ebby Halliday Realtors, Arlington

Kati Hourihan, RE/MAX Heritage

Katie Durham, Chisholm Realtors

Katy Neely Page, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage

Keely Nezworski, Pineapple Properties

Kendall Karr Kostohryz Williams Trew

Kimberly Gonzalez, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage

Kimberly Holt, Ebby Halliday Realtors, Southlake

Kirk McDonald, Kirk McDonald Realtors

Kolby Stewart, Giordano, Wegman, Walsh and Associates, a Christie’s

International Real Estate Afﬁliate

Kristi Roy, Keller Williams Realty

Laura Hamilton, Burt Ladner Real Estate

Laura Ladner, Burt Ladner Real Estate

Laurie Brants, Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty

Lela Nichols, Ebby Halliday Realtors, Southlake

Linda Magazzine, Ebby Halliday Realtors, Arlington

Lisa Looney, Burt Ladner Real Estate

Lisa Randolph, Alexander Chandler Realty

Lori Anne McElyea, Major League Realty

Lori Fowler, Charitable Realty M

Margaret Coulborn, Giordano, Wegman, Walsh and Associates, a Christie’s International Real

Estate Afﬁliate

Mark Hewitt, Hewitt Group, Keller Williams

Martha Price, Williams Trew

Martha Williams, Williams Trew

Mary Margaret Davis, Mary Margaret Davis Real Estate Team

Mary Carolyn Gatzke, Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty

Megan Phelps, RE/MAX Heritage

Melanie Marron, Home Again Realty

Melanie Miko Davis, Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty

Melinda Deckert, Burt Ladner Real Estate

Michael Hoover, Briggs Sotheby’s International Realty, The Hoover Group

Michael Reeder, Chisholm Realtors

Michelle Perry, Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty

No. 2 Texas was ranked second in affordability for millennials, behind only North Dakota.

SOURCE: WALLETHUB

Chase Hall Broker/Owner

The Davis Team is a husband and wife owned Real Estate team, passionate about helping others achieve success by assisting clients in building wealth through buying, selling, and investing in residential Real Estate. In the past ﬁve years in business, they have done just that.

Jordan Davis, co-owner and lead agent, advises, “The first thing we help our clients evaluate when purchasing a home is selling it. Yes, that’s right. If your investment is going to yield returns, you eventually have to sell it for a profit. We help buyers look at location, schools, functionality of the home, and development of the overall neighborhood in order to ensure a smart financial investment.” This type of wealth building advice for their clients is an example of what has helped the Davises double the business year over year since starting in 2013, closing on a projected 200 homes in 2018 for over $50 million in volume.

The Davises currently rank in the top 2% of Keller Williams Internationally and attribute much of that success to delivering a superior client experience and focusing on continuing education. They currently serve on the Keller Williams Master Faculty, Agent Leadership Council, and as Chair of the Education committee. They also give practical advice about buying, selling, and investing in Real Estate during their weekly radio talk show from 11AM to noon on 660 AM KSKY, called DFW Real Estate Answers. While on their talk show, Matt Davis, co-owner has been quoted, “Investing in Real Estate is a brilliant means of building wealth. For example, purchasing the right rental property now can fully fund a child’s education or early retirement in just 15 years. It’s simple, allow a tenant to pay your mortgage until the note is paid off, then continue renting the property as passive income.”

In addition to their radio show, The Davis Team is the only Realtor in DFW endorsed by Sean Hannity and Barbara Corcoran, and they rank number one in the international brokerage for utilizing the in-house lender, Keller Mortgage, a competitive mortgage program, saving their clients an average of $5,000 per transaction.

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Mindy Carter, Briggs Freeman

Sotheby’s International Realty

Nancy Givens, Ebby Halliday Realtors, Southlake

Nathan Kurth, Northern Realty Group

P Pat Saﬁan, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage

Randy White, Randy White Real Estate Services

Rani Buchanan, Fadal-Buchanan and Associates LLC

Rena Bell-Clark, JP & Associates REALTORS

Renee Eiband, Virginia Cook

Richard Farrelly, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage

Rick Wegman, Giordano, Wegman, Walsh and Associates, a Christie’s International Real Estate Afﬁliate

No. 9

Fort Worth’s ranking on Forbes’ list of “Where to Invest in Housing in 2018.”

SOURCE: FORBES.COM

Sam Demel, Burt Ladner Real Estate

Samantha Davault, Alexander Chandler Realty

Sandra Regester, Virginia Cook

Sandy Cotton, Ebby Halliday Realtors, Southlake

Scott Killian, Scott Real Estate, Inc

Sharon Crockett & Bethany Oram, Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty

Shelby Kimball, Kimball Real Estate

Sherri Aaron, Alexander Chandler Realty

Shila Manley, JP & Associates REALTORS

Sloan Yorek, Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty

Sophie Tel Diaz, Sophie Tel Diaz Real Estate

Stefani Hill, Williams Trew

Steve Berry, Williams Trew

Steven Bradbury, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage

Susan Baum, Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty

Susan Thornton, Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty

Susanna Bartolomei, Williams Trew

Suzanne Burt, Burt Ladner Real Estate

Suzanne Maisto, Ebby Halliday Realtors, Southlake

Teacy Bernardy, League Real Estate

Teresa von Illyes, AmeriPlex Realtors

Terri Silva, Virginia Cook

Terry Smith, RE/MAX Pinnacle Group III

The Christenberry Group, Keller Williams Realty

The Lohman Group, Williams Trew

The

Story Team, Keller Williams Realty

3201

Tracey Thompson, Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty

Veronica Stimson, Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty

Virginia Durham, Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty

Walker Turney, Northern Realty Group

Wendy Bailey, eXp Realty, LLC

Wendy Tockey, Century 21 Mike Bowman

Whitney Neal, Williams Trew

Fort Worth Magazine Top Realtor 2017

Licensed Texas Real Estate Agent

Lifelong resident of Fort Worth

Expert in the DFW area

Uses her knowledge and skills to provide the best experience for her clients

Extensive experience in negotiating and closing real estate transactions

Multi-million dollar producer

Member of the Arlington Board of Realtors

Active in the community and in her church

Kimberly Gonzalez Realtor

Specialties: Buyer’s Agent, Listing Agent, Relocation, Consulting

Will Northern, Northern Realty Group

Yvonne Erwin, Keller Williams Realty

Zareen Khan, Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty

KRISTI ROY is a full time Realtor in the Dallas-Fort.Worth area with Keller Williams. As the largest, fastest-growing real estate franchise in North America, Keller Williams is at the forefront of technology, training and culture! With a background in nursing, she gained strong negotiation skills, integrity, energy, and exceptional service. Passionate about helping

Kristi is a devoted mother of 4 boys. When not working at the hospital or selling homes, or Baseball games.

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As a Tarleton student, Andy Schwartz earned membership in both the Alpha Ki and the Phi Eta Sigma honors societies on his way to becoming a distinguished student and cum laude graduate—all while gaining experience volunteering at local veterinary clinics.

With his Tarleton animal science degree, Schwartz entered veterinary school, began private practice in Dublin, and advanced to his current post as Texas State Veterinarian and executive director of the Austin–based Texas Animal Health Commission.

Bye-Bye, Dusty-ness

The Home of Dreams’ small-duct, high-velocity HVAC system moves air around more evenly, with lower humidity. That dust you’re used to on your bookshelf? Gone.

BY SCOTT NISHIMURA

BFOLLOW THE PROGRESS OF 2210 COSTA DEL SOL IN EACH ISSUE OF FORT WORTH MAGAZINE.

uyers of luxury homes are used to ultra-efﬁcient airtight homes. PentaVia Custom Homes, builder of Fort Worth Magazine’s 2018 Home of Dreams, is one-upping expectations in this modern traditional hacienda in Westlake’s Granada development.

The Home of Dreams’ energy-efﬁcient features include a unique heating, ventilation, air conditioning system and foam-encapsulated thick walls. It starts with small-duct, high-velocity HVAC from Unico System designed to move air around more evenly and with less humidity. One of the results, besides being able to cool your home with greater comfort at higher temperatures, is that dust doesn’t sit around any longer.

“The ﬁlters pick up more,” says Curt DuBose, of PentaVia. “The air exchanges better.”

The 2018 Home of Dreams is a 6,465-square-foot, ﬁve-bedroom, six-bath home, designed by architect John Hathaway of Austin’s Vanguard Studio, and

expected to be completed later this year. Dona Robinson, of Allie Beth Allman & Associates, the magazine’s official Dream Home and Home of Dreams Realtor, has listed the home, 2210 Costa Del Sol, at $2.895 million. Upon completion, the Home of Dreams will be open for tours that benefit the magazine’s official charity, a Wish with Wings.

It’s the magazine’s second luxury feature home in Granada; a PentaVia predecessor built our 2017 Dream Home in the luxury custom development, just minutes from Texas State Highway 114 and amenities like Southlake Town Square.

AIRING IT OUT

Unico System is unusual in that it uses 4-inch-diameter air supply tubing, instead of what it refers to as the “intrusive” ductwork of conventional air-conditioning and heating systems or the “unsightly” high-wall units of split systems. Unico’s ﬂexible tubing can be run through wall cavities, or in ﬂoors

and ceilings, making it an easier installation than traditional HVAC in existing homes, Unico says. The big grilles used by conventional HVAC are replaced by small outlets. “The Unico System ﬁts where conventional systems and high-wall units can’t,” the company says.

Unico bills its system as providing the same cooling power as traditional systems three times the size, with quiet performance and up to 30 percent lower humidity. That means you can jack your thermostat up a bit in the summer and feel just as comfortable as you did with your traditional system, Unico says. “I can run my system at 77, and it’s going to feel like 73 inside the house because the humidity’s been controlled,” DuBose says. Unico’s supply tubing has a nylon inner

core and insulation that absorbs sound. “Our air handlers isolate noise and vibration with closed cell, sounddeadening insulation,” the company says. “The resulting sound level is the equivalent of a soft whisper.”

The system swaps bad air for fresh air. Better energy building codes have meant tighter homes.

“Now we’ve got entirely more efﬁcient homes,” DuBose says. “The problem with tighter, more-efﬁcient homes is they’ve got to learn how to control the air quality better. That’s what this system does.”

INSULATION:

FOAM ENCAPSULATION

Also contributing to the energy efficiency of the Home of Dreams: the exterior walls, 2-by-10 inches deep. They’re framed by 2-by6- and 2-by-4-inch walls and enclosed by ZipWall structural sheathing and moisture barrier. Then foam encapsulation insulation throughout the Home of Dreams is installed by Red Oak Insulation, a Home of Dreams and Dream Home partner of the magazine. Insulation might seem the least sexy thing to talk about in a luxury home, but PentaVia loves showing it off; and DuBose has figured out a way to show it — and other physical attributes of the Home of Dreams — off for tours. Physical is one of five attributes of luxury homebuilding that PentaVia sells.

“People are going to be able to see inside the walls of this house,” he says. “They’re going to see the foam encapsulation; you’re going to see the hurricane clips tying down the house.”

HOME OF DREAMS 2018

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

Builder and interior designer: PentaVia Custom Homes

Furniture and accent decor: The Design Center/Western Heritage Furniture

Roof: Texas Tile Roofing

Gutters and downspouts: Loveless Gutters

Stone materials: Metro Brick and Stone Co.

Stucco: Centurion Stone

Foam insulation: Red Oak Insulation

Iron front gate: Durango Doors

Floors, hardwood and carpet: Vintage Floors

Tile material: Daltile

Cabinets: Mike Conkle’s Custom Cabinets

Countertops: KLZ Stone

Audio/video/security: H. Customs Audio Video

Light fixtures and plumbing: Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery

Fireplace inserts: Trinity Hearth & Home

Door and cabinet hardware: Pierce Fine Decorative Hardware and Plumbing

Appliances and accessories: The Jarrell Co.

Interior painting and wallpaper: J&V Painting

Paint materials: Sherwin-Williams

Landscaping: Guardado Landscaping

Deco pavers: Whiz-Q Stone

Kitchen cabinets: The Kitchen Source

Countertop fabrication: Absolute Stone

Fencing: Magnolia Fence

A large window will sit above the staircase landing in the Home of Dreams.

Alexander Chandler Realty Congratulates its Top 10 Agents for 2017

“There is nothing that makes me more proud than when my agents succeed. It’s not the numbers that are impressive, but rather the lives they have impacted by working so well with their buyers and sellers.” – Alexander Chandler

Photo Location: Compliments of Certus Homes

(Bottom row) Lisa Randolph, Sherri Aaron, Britta Hinze, Kathy Dierker, Melissa Shearer (Top row) Dana Cassidy, Lisa Purselley (#1 Agent), Charlie Deleon, Tami Ellis

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2018 Top Doctors

Fort Worth Magazine honored its 2018 Top Doctors at a reception at the newly opened Meso Maya, located in downtown Fort Worth’s Kress Building April 5.

Kelly & Kirstin Kunkle

Tammy McBee, Debbie Auldridge

Jason & Jennifer Ledbetter, Scott Bloemendal

Cynthia & Jeff Mills

Jason Teri, Ben & Monica Worsley, Brad Mercer

Todd Vancil, Angela Bower

Photos by Honey Russell.

Sis & Rosey Rajbhandary

Design Inspirations Luncheon

The Fort Worth Alumnae Associations of Kappa Kappa Gamma and Pi Beta Phi gathered at Ridglea Country Club on March 8 to raise money for Gill Children’s Services, Inc. and Rivertree Academy.

Photos by Sharon Ellman.

TCAA Arts Gala

Over 400 guests came together April 7 to celebrate arts and education at The Arts Gala 2018: Enchanted, beneﬁting Texas Center for Arts + Academics at the Worthington Renaissance in downtown Fort Worth.

Photos by Tucker Ink.

Matt Dufrene, Carlo Capua, MaryAnn Means-Dufrene

Kristin Tucker, Vanessa Shropshire, Danny Pooter, Courtney Holm

Mika Devaney, April Knight, Bliss Caver

Amber Robertson, Anne Wright, Melissa King, Adelaide Royer

Karen & Larry Anﬁn, Melissa & David Goodroe

Brandon & Sara Tucker, Casey & Mark Oliver, Lindsay & Jim Garrison, Courtney and Gif Summers

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Who do you go to when your event needs to go to the next level?

You don’t need to look any further than Miller Pro-AVL / Eagle AVL.

SELECT 2018 FORT WORTH MAGAZINE TOP REALTORS® + BRIGGS FREEMAN SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY

Sloan Yorek

Emma Gardner

Veronica Stimson

Bethany Oram & Sharon Crockett

Mary Carolyn Gatzke

Susan Thornton

Jackie Parks

Devon Reyes & Alberto Reyes

Clay Brants & Laurie Brants

Claudia Jimenez

Ashley Mooring

Gwen Harper

Miller Pro-AVL is a national company with a local footprint, headed by owner Leslie Miller. For 26 years, Leslie and Miller Pro-AVL have been bringing the best in event production to audiences far and wide by providing audio, lighting , video, staging, and structures for events of all sizes.

Stellar Teamwork

Behind the scenes and behind the curtains, Miller Pro-AVL cultivates some of the best AV teams in the industry. “People don’t see all that goes on behind the scenes of a production company,” said Miller. “Handling logistics for thousands of items a week, along with staffing for multiple events per day, takes a great team of men and women to keep it all moving.”

It’s easy to give credit to the artists on the stage or even the operators at the equipment helm, but without a great team of people behind the scenes handling every aspect from logistics, rigging, repair, and design, the end results would not be possible.

The company had simple beginnings. This small “dirt road” company has now grown to a business that provides national and international support for various private events, festivals, tours, and corporate AV meetings. In addition, the company has branched out to manufacturing Omega Corps speaker products and Galaxy Case products, and recently began offering consulting services for various construction projects for music hosting venues.

Southern Roots

Leslie grew up just outside the small town of Marlow, Oklahoma, where she still resides and runs the corporate office for the business. “It’s really nice to be involved in a high-tech, fast-paced business, while I can still stare out my office window and watch cattle and deer grazing in the field, along with two pet longhorns named Wampanoag and Tigres,” says Miller.

Locating to Fort Worth allowed Miller Pro-AVL to take advantage of the bustling DFW metroplex, as well as reach all corners of the United States very quickly. Miller Pro-AVL is proud to be located in Fort Worth, Texas and looks forward to serving this exciting community for years to come.

HOW THE BEST INSPIRE

You are about to meet some of the best agents in the real estate business — and learn what inspires them, every day. They are a passionate, professional, exceptional bunch. They love what they do. They love where they live. And they are a vital part of our family, now more than 500 strong across North Texas. So, what inspires them? Plenty.

ROBBIE BRIGGS

President + CEO, Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty

WHAT INSPIRES?

Helping clients get what they want: a place to begin a life together; a place to grow and nurture a family; a place for entertaining; a place for solace; or just a place to lay their heads. Some of those clients become beloved friends. Each scenario is different, something new, each and every day.

SLOAN YOREK

syorek@briggsfreeman.com 817-223-5435

WHAT INSPIRES?

Fort Worth, which has become one of the greatest places to live in the country. We are from here, we raised our family here and we love sharing our city with people moving here. We enjoy helping people transition to the next phase of their lives by assisting with the sale of their home. New beginnings are very exciting, whether buying or selling.

CLAY BRANTS

cbrants@briggsfreeman.com 817-980-9500

LAURIE BRANTS

lbrants@briggsfreeman.com 817-919-9110

WHAT INSPIRES?

My job, because I love negotiation and helping people navigate a very important transaction. Doing it many times each year puts me in a great position to offer value and help. At the end of the day, that’s the best part — helping clients achieve their goals with their biggest asset.

MARY CAROLYN GATZKE mgatzke@briggsfreeman.com 817-291-2345

WHAT INSPIRES?

Fort Worth — an utterly unique, world-class cultural scene with small-town sensibilities and family values. Where Stetsons and KAWS go together, California rolls and rib eyes, paddleboarding and NASCAR. Determined dreamers who always have time to say hello are drawn to this place like bees to honey. Fort Worth is growing with style and grace.

DEVON REYES

dreyes@briggsfreeman.com 817-586-5902

ALBERTO REYES

areyes@briggsfreeman.com 817-586-5894

WHAT INSPIRES?

What happens when the transaction is over — the excitement a new homeowner has making that house a home, and the memories they will create there. It makes my job that much more exciting to have helped someone find the perfect place to call home.

WHAT INSPIRES?

My clients, and the changes in their lives that they are going through. I love watching them make plans for all the future memories that are going to be made. I truly enjoy building new relationships and friendships, many that will last past the move-in process.

WHAT INSPIRES?

Traveling is my biggest passion. I grew up in Europe and have been fortunate enough to live in the U.S. for 20-plus years and in various parts of Asia for 10. Getting immersed in a culture and its people through their language and food inspires me to learn a new language or cook new dishes — and expand my horizons.

VERONICA STIMSON

vstimson@briggsfreeman.com 817-233-7830

WHAT INSPIRES?

Every day, I get to help people make their plans and dreams come true. It is my privilege to work with friends, neighbors and strangers — who become friends — and help them along their journey of buying and selling real estate.

SUSAN THORNTON

sthornton@briggsfreeman.com 817-929-9015

WHAT INSPIRES?

I am a house junkie and believe that greatness begins at home. I love to see the different architecture and design styles in different cities, states and countries. Traveling inspires me! Also, patios, live music, college football, outdoor activities, Mexican food, laughter, good friends, good wine, family, my son — it all inspires me.

ASHLEY MOORING

amooring@briggsfreeman.com 817-706-6344

WHAT INSPIRES?

I will forever be inspired by my father’s wisdom, positive attitude, mental toughness and infectious laugh. He taught me how to be assertive and address almost anything by asking me the simple question, “What’s your strategy?”

JACKIE

PARKS

jparks@briggsfreeman.com 817-929-6099

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Fort Worth is the “youngest” city in Texas: Its citizens’ average age is just over 31

The economic impact of visitors to Fort Worth was $2.4 billion in 2017, a new record. An average of 393 people moved to North Texas every day in 2016.

Fort Worth and Dallas are No. 1 in employment increase in the entire state of Texas.

Fort Worth and Dallas are No. 2 in employment increase in the entire United States.

60% of America’s paper money is printed in Fort Worth. The highest average temperature each July is a toasty 95°.

Perhaps for that reason, the frozen margarita machine was invented in North Texas, in 1971

There are more than 13,000 hotel rooms in downtown Fort Worth.

Fort Worth and Dallas are No. 4 in the U.S. for home-price gains, with median prices up almost 13% in Q117, over 2016. North Texas is home to 21 Fortune 500 companies. It is also home to 23 of the richest Americans.

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Fort Worth was settled in 1849 as an Army outpost at the Trinity River. It is now the 16th largest city in America. In 2017, the number of visitors to Fort Worth surpassed 9 million, a new record.

REALTORS WORTH KNOWING

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

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

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Ebby Halliday, REALTORS®

SPECIALTY: Serving the residential real estate needs of North Texans since 1945. We’re rich in tradition, yet poised for the future. AWARDS/HONORS: Ebby Halliday, REALTORS ®’ commitment to the residential real estate industry is legendary; it’s the only ﬁrm in America to be honored with three National Association of REALTORS ® Distinguished Service Awards. MEMBERSHIPS/ AFFILIATIONS: Ebby Halliday, REALTORS ® is a member of 37 Chambers of Commerce. Ebby Halliday is one of the founding members of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® and is a founding member of Luxury Portfolio International ® GREATEST PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT: Ebby Halliday is the No. 1 independently owned residential real estate company in Texas and No. 12 in the nation in sales volume. WHY CHOOSE THEM: Ebby Halliday is one of the largest and most-respected privately owned residential real estate companies in the country.

MOTTO: Ebby Halliday founded her company on the principles of service: service to the client, service to the industry and service to the community. Today, that spirit is the driving force of the company. FREE ADVICE: DFW’s strong economic outlook, central location, world-class airports and low cost of living continue to be major draws for Dallas-Fort Worth and the greater region. There has never been a better time to invest in North Texas real estate. PICTURED: Kathy Rogers, Kathy Lakatta, Kristina Anderson, Joel Arredondo, Julie Owens, Linda Magazzine.

CONTACT INFORMATION: Ebby.com suzannemccabe@ebby.com

Ebby Halliday, REALTORS®

SPECIALTY: Serving the residential real estate needs of North Texas since 1945, Ebby Halliday, REALTORS ® was founded on three simple principles: service to the client, service to the industry and service to the community. We’re rich in tradition, yet poised for the future. AWARDS/HONORS: With $150 million in Southlakearea home sales in 2017, Ebby Halliday is the market share leader. Ebby’s Southlake Office is one of the top-producing offices in the Ebby Halliday Family of Companies. GREATEST PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT: Ebby Halliday is the No. 1 independently owned residential real estate company in Texas and sells more $1 million-plus homes than any other ﬁrm in North Texas. WHY CHOOSE THEM: One of the most-respected real estate companies in the country, Ebby Halliday participated in

more than 18,800 transactions in 2017, with a sales volume of more than $8 billion. FREE ADVICE: In North Texas, the median number of days a home is on the market is only 22 days. At the same time, the average sales price is up 4.7 percent. Simply put, if you are considering offering your home for sale, now is the time to act.

PICTURED: (left to right, sitting) Lela Nichols, Gaylene Anders and Nancy Givens; (standing) Jennifer Brown, Sandy Cotton, Suzanne Maisto and Barbara Wallis.

Lionheart Real Estate Group

SPECIALTY: Our specialty is maximizing your bottom line. Our clients average 5-10 percent over market value for their homes, due to our powerful marketing strategy. We operate all over the DFW Metroplex, but we do the majority of business in Tarrant County. MISSION: Our mission is to be a blessing to our clients and empower people to live their best lives through the power of real estate. We believe that your home should be your refuge, a place that you recharge at the end of the day, a place that you gather with friends and family … To put it simply, a place you can call home. WHY CHOOSE THEM: When it’s time to buy, you need an advocate who is going to be patient, listen to your needs, and guide you through the process of finding the right home. Our clients win multiple offer situations eight out of 10 times!

And because of strategic partnerships we have with several lenders, our buyers can potentially save thousands in closing cost. And when it’s time to sell, you need someone who understands marketing and buyer behavior to maximize your bottom dollar.

PICTURED: (left to right)

CONTACT INFORMATION: Powered by Keller Williams Realty

lionheartrealestategroup.com contact@lionheartrealestategroup.com

Kriste Elmore, Matt Witkowski, Dalton Carroll, Beau Buchholz, Jill Seat, Preston Bauman

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Lori Anne McElyea Major League Realty

SPECIALTY: Residential, Commercial, Recreational-Lake Front and Farm & Ranch. AWARDS/HONORS: Century 21 Quality Service Award 2015. MEMBERSHIPS/AFFILIATIONS: 100 Women Who Care Fort Worth, CASA, Girls Inc., SafeHaven of Tarrant County, Northwest Tarrant Chamber, Alliance in Motion, Greater Fort Worth Association of Realtors, MetroTex. GREATEST PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT: Every single satisﬁed client is my greatest achievement, fulﬁlling dreams one family at a time. WHY CHOOSE HER: As a hard-working, incredibly dedicated and honest business professional, I welcome the opportunity to work with all types of buyers and sellers. My goal is to provide the highest-level, thorough service but also to anticipate needs and create a

seamless, positive experience from start to ﬁnish. After 17 years of experience, I know the DFW metroplex inside and out. MOTTO: A house is not a home because of the room dimensions or the color of the walls; it is about how you feel when you walk through the front door and the way you can instantly envision your life unfolding there. FREE ADVICE: The buying and/or selling of your home is one of the most important life events, and an experienced and knowledgeable real estate agent can make or break the experience.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

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Dan and Carrie Murphy RE/MAX Trinity

SPECIALTY: Residential homes, condos, townhomes, lots, developments; golf, lake and airstrip properties; commercial properties – development, retail, ofﬁce, industrial; residential and commercial investment property; farm and ranch. EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION: University of North Texas; Licensed Realtor, State of Texas. AWARDS/HONORS: Top 500 of RE/MAX Texas; “Top Producers” D Magazine ; President’s Circle, Berkshire Hathaway. MEMBERSHIPS/AFFILIATIONS: Residential Specialists and Society of Commercial Realtors. GREATEST PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT: I have had the great privilege of being in the industry for nearly 20 years and helping over one thousand people reach their real estate goals and dreams. AREAS SERVED: The Greater Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex and surrounding counties. WHY CHOOSE THEM: Our clients’ goals are our No. 1 priority. We

will work nonstop to accomplish these goals. We are willing to go the extra mile and get creative to get a deal done that beneﬁts our client.

MOTTO: With dignity, ethics and character as our guide, we diligently pursue the goals of our clients and will never settle. FREE ADVICE: Your real estate transaction should be enjoyable. It is crucial to work with an experienced agent who can guide you through the process. This will be one of the biggest decisions of a lifetime. Be well-educated and informed by using a seasoned agent representing your best interests.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

murphyrealestateteam.com dan@murphyrealestateteam.com

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Johnny W. Purselley Purselley Ranch and Residential

SPECIALTY: We handle farm, ranch and residential, all with vast market knowledge. EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION: Licensed for 19 years; brokers license since 2008; served on board at Greater Fort Worth Association of REALTORS; previous Texas Real Estate Political Action Committee chairman for this area. AWARDS/ HONORS: Fort Worth Magazine Top Realtors 2016, 2017, 2018; Fort Worth Business Press 40 Under 40; multiple world and reserve world champion showing horses. PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS: National Cutting Horse Association; Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association; American Quarter Horse Association; American Paint Horse Association; National Reined Cow Horse Association; Greater Fort Worth Association of REALTORS. WHY CHOOSE THEM: We take only the amount of people we can handle well and don’t overpromise and underproduce. Purselley is available by

phone, text or email all of the time. No assistant will answer your call. MOTTO: “Relationships Through Real Estate.” We strive to be someone’s Realtor for life by doing such a good job they don’t think of anyone else. CHARITIES: SPCA of Texas; helping homeless with winter/ warm gear. VALUES: Family owned and operated, Purselley Ranch and Residential is a faith-based business. OFF HOURS: During his off hours, Purselley likes to spend time with his family, horses and dogs.

FREE ADVICE: Real estate is a relationship. Work with someone you trust and have conﬁdence in.

CONTACT INFORMATION: 817.793.9274 purselleyranchandresidential.com johnny@purselleyranch.com

Wine Down at Waterside

Every Wednesday in May

Waterside. Bryant Irvin Road at Arborlawn Drive. watersidefw.com. 817.870.1122. 1

Everyone could use a little Hump Day de-stress. Burn off those midweek worries at Waterside, where The Dailey Method Fort Worth will host a free yoga/ barre class, wine is a dollar off at the Whole Foods Market Bar and Taco Diner, and happy hour is extended at Piattello Italian Kitchen. If you aren’t a yogi, no worries — the class is open to all levels. Be sure to bring your own water and mat.

Wine Down at Waterside

THIS ONE’S DESIGNED FOR YOU

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2 Hidden Gardens of Fort Worth Tour

May 20

It’s the 15th year of the Hidden Gardens of Fort Worth Tour, in which nonproﬁt preservation group Historic Fort Worth Inc. tours patrons through private gardens in neighborhoods around the city. This year’s destinations: Tanglewood and Colonial. Like last year, local artists will be painting “plein air” (that is, out in the open) in each garden, and the artwork will go on sale during the tour. Tickets for the event are $25, and all proceeds will beneﬁt programs at Historic Fort Worth Inc. Locations disclosed to ticket holders only. historicfortworth.org. 817.336.2344.

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Beat the Brewer

May 3

Nothing like a friendly face-off with the Dallasites, am I right? Pinstripes, the upscale bowling alley that just opened at The Shops at Clearfork, is hosting Deep Ellum Brewing Company for a head-to-head bocce battle with patrons. Sample beer, play against the brewers and win free beer or swag. Pinstripes. 5001 Trailhead Bend Way. pinstripes.com. 682.352.0808

4Paint Your Pet at Wag

May 9

Your fur baby is a work of art. The folks at A Piece of Work know that, which is why the painting workshop is offering to paint your pets at Wag Canine Emporium. Submit a picture of your pet to debbie@ apieceofworkonline.com no later than May 4, then head over to Wag on May 9 to see your furry friend sketched on a canvas. While the event is about your pets, Wag does request that pets do not come along for this event. One pet per canvas. Wag Canine Emporium. 4737 Camp Bowie Blvd. apieceofworkfortworth.com. 817.887.4924.

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El Fuerte/Taco Fest

May 4-5

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at one of the biggest parties in the city. The El Fuerte (which means “The Fort,” naturally)/Taco Fest will feature live music, theatrical performances, cooking demonstrations and — you guessed it — plenty of tacos from local vendors.

Panther Island Pavilion. 395 Purcey St. fwtacofest.com. 817.698.0700.

El Fuerte/Taco Fest

6 Friday on the Green

May 11

Ready for round two of Friday on the Green? If you missed the opening event in April, you can head back to Magnolia Green this month for food, drinks and performances by local musicians. Pack a blanket and lawn chair; pets are welcome too. And don’t worry — if you miss this month, you can catch Friday on the Green again in June, September and October. Magnolia Green. 1201 Lipscomb St. nearsouthsidefw.org. 682.703.2527.

7 Sunday Cinema Series

May 6 and May 20

Who says Four Day Weekend is just for laughs? On selected Sundays, the comedy club will serve as the venue for the Lone Star Film Society’s Sunday Cinema Series, screening everything from old Hollywood classics to independent ﬁlms. There will be two showings this month, starting with the old-school musical “Funny Girl” on May 6 and 2016 documentary “Angels of the Sky” on May 20. Four Day Weekend. 312 Houston St. lonestarﬁlmfestival.com. 817.226.4329.

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8 Herb Festival

May 19

Sure, it’s called an “Herb” Festival, but it’s really more than that. This family-friendly event features vendors showcasing unique items such as cheeses, baskets, ceramics and jewelry. Be sure to also check out the silent auction that will take place in the morning, as well as speakers throughout the day. Tickets are $4 for adults, and children under 12 are free.

Fort Worth Botanic Garden. 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd. fwbg.org. 817.392.5510.

9 Chicken Shit BingoHonkytonk Country Club

May 13

The name of the game is exactly what you think it is. A farm near Springtown brings a few chickens to Shipping & Receiving on the second Sunday of every month. Buy one of many squares with a number, hope the chicken does its business on your number and win some cash. If the chicken takes too long, the farmer will add another one to the cage. The number of games vary each time, but while you’re waiting, enjoy vendors and country music ranging from the ’70s, ’80s and ’90s — this month will feature Grammy Awardwinner Bonnie Bishop. And, you can bring your kids, as long as they’re accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Shipping & Receiving. 201 S. Calhoun St. shippingandreceiving. bar. 817.887.9313.

10 Taco Takeover

May 5

It’s a Cinco de Mayo bar crawl — with free tacos. Several Fort Worth bars will be participating, including Landmark Bar & Kitchen, Varsity Tavern, Trophy Ranch and more. This year, the event will be mobile: Host Bar Crawl Nation released a new app that allows guests to check out the map, see specials and earn rewards (like a free taco). An afterparty will follow at Texas Republic. Registration will be at Landmark Bar & Kitchen. Various locations. barcrawlnation. com/fortworth.

Photo by Stacey Mycko

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Goodwill Fort Worth puts 93 cents of every dollar earned by the sale of donated goods back into life-changing programs for at-risk youth, veterans, the homeless, the disadvantaged and the disabled, including:

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FOOD | NEWS | REVIEWS

» Standing Strong. Pop’s Safari owners Terry and Pat Tong behind the bar at their eclectic little cigar lounge that could. »

It’s a Jungle Out There

A West Seventh-area original continues to thrive as a new city arises around it. And that smoking ban? Turns out it’s kind of a good thing.

BY MALCOLM MAYHEW

When Pop’s Safari opened in the West Seventh-area

30 years ago, there was no West Seventh-area — no Rodeo Goat, no Varsity Tavern, no gourmet gelato, no dragstrip of bars, no parking garages, no condos and no silly, drunk college kids stumbling their ways through all of the above.

“The only thing here was Fred’s Texas Café and Pop’s,” says Wende Blake, a longtime employee of the cigar lounge and hideaway. “It was a lot of small businesses and warehouses and abandoned buildings, sort of the last place you’d think would turn into a hot area.”

Time has swept away the area’s near-desolate landscape and replaced it with prog-

ress: condos, nice restaurants, retail shops, hair salons and bar after bar after bar. The owners of Pop’s Safari, Perry Tong and his wife, Pat, and their loyal patrons have stood on the sidelines while cranes and construction swirl around them, surrounding their home away from home with one piece of urban development after another. “Hot area” – that’s an understatement.

But just like the long-running Fred’s, Pop’s has endured. Not only that, but it may just ﬁnd itself a brand-new audience. The city recently banned smoking at bars and most restaurants — yet you can puff away at Pop’s. Smoking is still allowed in lounges that produce at least 30 percent of their annual incomes from on-site consumption of tobacco products.

Which makes Pop’s an anomaly of sorts. It’s one of the last remaining businesses in Fort Worth where you can have a drink and a smoke without abiding by certain stipulations, like sitting on a patio.

“We offer people a refuge,” Perry says. “If they want to smoke, they’re welcome here. If they want that freedom of yesteryear, there will be a seat here for them.”

Smoke isn’t the only thing that has kept Pop’s open for three decades. Take a peek inside, and you’ll see things you won’t see anywhere else in Fort Worth, from African art, to exquisite antiques, to old pictures of Fort Worth, to walls of exotic taxidermy. It’s like Angelo’s, the Kimbell Art Museum and Montgomery Street Antique Mall collided on Morton Street.

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Many of the items come from Perry and Pat’s personal collection of artifacts and knickknacks they picked up during their many work trips around the world. Before opening Pop’s, the two were television producers who specialized in underwater ﬁlming.

Pop’s Safari Room Location: 2929 Morton St. For Info: popssafaricigars. com, 817.334.0559 »

“No one in the industry was doing that kind of filming, so whenever a company wanted or needed underwater filming, they commissioned us,” Perry says. “We did a lot of hunting and fishing shows and about 250 episodes of our own ‘Scuba World’ television series. We pretty much had the market to ourselves.”

They dabbled in other types of production work as well, including ﬁlming for the USA Network, Travel Channel and Playboy Channel.

From every country they visited, they brought something back. “Every single piece in here has a story,” says Blake.

After their interest in television waned, they turned to cigars. “We always wanted to open a place like this,” says the 79-yearold Perry, who grew up in the Handley area of Fort Worth. “We were already in the building, using it for our production work. So it wasn’t like we had to look for a place. We already had it.”

Built in 1949, the building originally housed Wortham Electric. “This building is as old as the owners,” Perry laughs. Pop’s opened in 1996 as a cigar lounge and restaurant. Food was of the exotic game variety, and for years, the restaurant thrived; the Tongs discontinued the menu ﬁve years ago.

“Construction around here was brutal,” Perry says. “People couldn’t get to us. The roads were all torn up; there were detours and potholes everywhere. And then all of a sudden, we have 80 burger joints next to us, so we decided to shut down the restaurant side of things.”

They have enough to keep them busy. Pop’s stocks more than 3,000 bottles of wine and a virtually uncountable number of cigars. “I’d say there’s 37,000 sticks in here right now,” Perry says. “All kinds for

all tastes — strong, not so strong, common and more unusual sticks.”

The Tongs, who have been married 54 years, still work at the lounge nearly every day — her in the morning, him in the afternoon and evening. In their spare time, they spit-shine their collection of classic cars and occasionally take a plane trip — with their own plane.

“We both have our pilot’s licenses,” says Pat, 74, who was born in Dallas and raised in West Texas. “He taught me how to ﬂy.”

The two also own the gun store next to Pop’s.

“Tobacco, ﬁrearms and alcohol,” Perry says. “We do it all.”

203 Cafe, the new breakfast and lunch spot from Reata’s Mike Micallef, quietly opened downtown last month on the second ﬂoor of the Fire Station No. 1 building at 215 Commerce St. (suite number – viola! – 203). The menu is vastly different than Reata’s, focusing primarily on sandwiches that go beyond the norm. The Rueben is comprised of housemade pastrami and housemade fennel sauerkraut, along with applewood-smoked bacon. The Chicago-style Italian beef is loaded with so much roast beef and giardiniera, you’re going to need a fork. Other lunch options include paninis and a trip through the build-your-own salad bar. For breakfast there are tacos stuffed with bacon, sausage, eggs and chorizo, along with sandwiches. Most of the staff comes from Reata, including executive chef Jason Klein. Hours are 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday-Friday. facebook.com/203Cafefw

All of a sudden, Mansﬁeld has a booming restaurant scene.

The Feed

A taste of what’s new and notable.

BY MALCOLM MAYHEW

Among several new places to open recently is a charming spot specializing in Southeast Asian cuisine. Opened in March by the Doan family of Fort Worth, Char’d is a Chipotlestyle, fast-casual restaurant in which you build your own bowls of Korean, Japanese and Thai staples. There’s Thai red curry chicken, poke, bibimbap and Vietnamese grilled pork, all of which you can trick out with additional toppings and ingredients, ranging from veggies to proteins. Also on the menu are steamed buns, spring rolls and housemade ice cream. 1571 E. Debbie Lane, Mansﬁeld. chardkitchen.com

Smoke’N Ash BBQ also opened in the Mansﬁeld/South Arlington area. In a simple strip mall space, pitmaster Patrick Hicks does good old-school ’cue, smoking brisket, hot links, chicken and ribs over hickory. Stuffed baked potatoes are a specialty item, and they’re absolutely huge. Jammed with chopped brisket and/or sausage, they’re big enough to split. Desserts such as pineapple upside-down

cake are made in-house. 7301 Matlock Road, Arlington. facebook.com/ smokenashbbq

White Settlement Road, every Wednesday from 10:30am to 1pm until the new spot is open. heimbbq.com

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

In-the-know burgerlovers have been wise to Heim BBQ’s excellent “Heimburger” ever since owners Emma and Travis Heim launched the brisket-patty burger last year. Now there are two new burgers to try: the Funky Burger, topped with blue cheese crumbles and bacon burnt end jam, and the Hell Burger, which comes crowned with three-pepper cheese, grilled onions, jalapeños and bacon burnt end jam; it’s served on a jalapeñocheddar bun. Burgers are still only available Monday nights, starting at 4 p.m. Heim’s second location is still on track to open in the River District later this year. In the meantime, Heim’s food truck will be parked nearby, at 5200

We can now ofﬁcially never, ever say there are no good coffee shops around here. Three new coffeehouses have opened or soon will. Now open in downtown Arlington, Urban Alchemy Coffee + Wine Bar comes from Tony Rutigliano, who left behind the cush life as prez and CEO of Downtown Arlington Management Corporation to open this cool spot in a former automotive repair shop. Wife Nicole is his partner. In addition to several hot and cold coffee options, Urban Alchemy has a full wine bar, with 28 reds and 28 whites. There are also light sandwiches, desserts and a build-yourown charcuterie option. 403 E. Main St., Arlington. urbanalchemy.bar

Coming soon to the Shops at Willow Park is Cafe 23:5. Owned by Alex and Denise Deapen and named after one of their favorite Bible verses, the cafe will serve a dozen or so

specialty coffee drinks along with light bites. The Deapens are hoping to open later this month or early next.

Finally, a second location of Burleson’s

popular Dwell Coffee & Biscuits will open this summer in the TCU area in the old Sovereign Bank at 3113 S. University Drive. Husband-and-wife duo Jeff and Stephanie Brannon’s new location will mimic the original, which opened four years ago in the Old Town Burleson area. That means: a huge menu of specialty coffee drinks and housemade buttermilk biscuits stuffed, topped and drenched in all sorts of glorious wonders, from gravy to Nutella to scrambled eggs. Look for it mid- to late summer.

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Compassionate Cuisine

While

diners,

restaurant owners

are often fixated on filling the stomachs of

Taste Community Restaurant, located in the Near Southside, is warming souls with its pay-what-you-can, nonprofit culinary venture.

BY JENNIFER CASSEDAY-BLAIR

Taste Community Restaurant owner, Jeff Williams, understands hunger all too well. He grew up in a family of four, and he remembers that his parents would oftentimes skip meals to make sure he and his sister could eat. It was because of these experiences that Williams founded the Taste Project in 2012. Taste Community Restaurant is among the first endeavors to fall under the Taste Project umbrella.

As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, Taste Project was established simply to feed people one community at a time. While there are government programs in place to help, in Tarrant County 36 percent of the food insecure population lives above the poverty level and are not eligible for assistance.

With Jeff working as chef and Julie handling the front of the house, a once-abandoned building in terrible condition at 1200 S. Main St. has slowly blossomed into a philanthropic café amidst the buzzing urban development along West Magnolia Avenue, made up of creatives, millennials and medical professionals.

in the community. The Taste Project is also partnering with local workforce training programs already existing in the community to extend their culinary training and provide real-world restaurant experience.

Taste’s dining room is cheery, bright and handsomely decorated with large windows, allowing in ample sunlight. Trendy touches such as exposed brick walls, an open kitchen and attractive potted herbs fit right in with the other eateries on the Near Southside. Butcher block tables and simple white chairs look clean and modern.

One might think that a restaurant providing a majority of its meals at no cost would serve cheap, primitive dishes, but they’d be wrong. On a recent visit, I tried the Croquettes, made with fried potatoes with leek, sundried tomato and bacon served with a lemon garlic aioli. The dish was sophisticated and well executed.

Taste Community Restaurant

ing in five years with the possibility to add more locations. There are also plans for a Taste Truck that will be able to reach individuals living in food deserts who may not have the means to get to the restaurant.

Location: 1200 S. Main St. For Info: 817.759.9045, tasteproject.org

Hours: Tue.-Sun. 11am-2pm »

Taste’s menu includes healthy, highquality meals with seasonal, local ingredients. No prices are displayed, and diners are asked to choose from one of the following options: 1) Pay what you can afford. 2) Pay what you would typically pay. 3) Pay what you would typically pay, plus a little extra. Nearly all of the staff are volunteers given the moniker “Taste Buds.” Taste Buds can use their volunteer training and experience to gain employment elsewhere

My friend and I also sampled the Spring Salad, which was crisp and fresh with Texas-grown spring greens, avocado, bacon and Greek yogurt dressing; and the Bacon and Green Tomato Sandwich was crunchy and tart. The menu selection at this pay-what-you-can restaurant is surprisingly eclectic. Even the cherry almond blondie we had for dessert was over the top with a dreamy bourbon caramel sauce.

Although Taste has started simply with a small, seasonally changing menu served during lunchtime only, Williams says that his goal for this hopeful hub in the Fort Worth community is that it’s self-sustain-

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ARLINGTON/MID-CITIES

Babe’s Chicken Dinner House 230 N. Center St., 817.801.0300. Lunch Hours 11am-2pm Mon.-Fri.; Dinner Hours 5pm-9pm Mon.-Fri; All Day 11am9pm Sat. and Sun. $

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

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

Dave & Busters 425 Curtis Mathes Way, 817.525.2501. 11am-midnight Sun.-Thur.; 11am1am Fri.-Sat. $$

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Steve’s Garden & Grill 223 Depot St., Mansfield. 817.473.8733. Tues.-Thur. 11am-9pm; Fri. 11am10pm; Sat. 4 pm-10pm; Sun.-Mon. closed. $-$$ Ventana Grille 7005 Golf Club Dr., 817.548.5047. 6:30am-9pm daily $-$$

BURLESON

Babe’s Chicken Dinner House 120 S. Main St., 817.447.3400. 11am-2pm lunch and 5pm-9pm dinner Mon.-Fri.; 11am-9pm Sat.-Sun. $

Dalton’s Corner Bar & Grill 200 S. Main St., 817.295.5456. 11am-2am Mon.-Sun. $$

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

COLLEYVILLE

Market Street 5605 Colleyville Blvd., 817.577.5020. 6am-10pm daily. $

Trio New American Cafe 8300 Precinct Line Road, Ste. 104, 817.503.8440. Closed Sun.-Mon.; 11am3pm, 5pm-9pm Tue.-Sat. BYOB. $$

FORT WORTH

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

Bluebonnet Café 2223 Haltom Rd., Haltom City, 817.834.4988. 6:30am-2:30pm Mon.-Sat. $

Brewed 801 W. Magnolia Ave., 817.945.1545. 8am10pm Tue.-Wed.; 8am-11pm Thu.; 8am-midnight Fri.-Sat.; 9:30am-2:30pm Sun. $-$$

Buffalo Bros Pizza Wings & Subs 3015 S. University Dr., 817. 386.9601. 11am-2am daily. $$

Buttons 4701 W. Freeway, 817.735.4900. 11am10pm Sun.-Tues.; 11am-midnight Wed.-Thu.; 11am-2am Fri; noon-2am Sat. $$$

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

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

Cat City Grill 1208 W. Magnolia Ave., 817.916.5333. Lunch: 11am-2:30pm Mon.-Fri.; Dinner: 5:30pm-9pm Mon.-Thu.; 5:30pm-10pm Fri.-Sat.; Brunch: 10:30am-1:30pm Sun. $$-$$$ Charleston’s 3020 S. Hulen St., 817.735.8900. 11am10pm Mon.-Sat.; 11am-9pm Sun. $$

Clay Pigeon 2731 White Settlement Rd., 817.882.8065. 4:30pm-10pm Mon.-Sat. $$$

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

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

Dixie House Cafe 3701 E. Belknap St., 817.222.0883. Other locations: 6200 Calhoun St., 817.451.6180. 5401 S. Hulen St., 817.361.8500. 5401 Blue Mound Rd., 817.625.4115. 6:30am-8:30pm Mon.-Sat.;

7am-3pm Sun. $ Drew’s Place 5701 Curzon Ave., 817.735.4408. 10:30am-6pm Tue.-Sat.; 11am-3pm Sun. $-$$ Ellerbe Fine Foods 1501 W. Magnolia Ave., 817.926.3663. Closed Sun.-Mon.; 11am-2pm and 5:30pm-9pm, Tue.-Thu.; 11am-2pm and 5:3010pm, Fri.; 5:30pm-10pm, Sat. $$-$$$ Fred’s Texas Cafe 915 Currie St., 817.332.0083. 10:30am-midnight Tue.-Sat.; 10am-9pm Sun. 10:30am-9pm Mon. 2730 Western Center, 817.232.0111. 10:30am-midnight Tue.-Sat.; 3509 Blue Bonnet Circle, 817.916.4650. 10:30am-midnight, daily. $$

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

Hookers Grill. 213 West Exchange Ave., 817. 773.8373. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Wed.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-2 a.m. Fri.-Sat., 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Sun. $$

Little Red Wasp 808 Main St., 817.877.3111. 11am10pm Mon.-Fri.; 10am-10pm Sat.-Sun.; Brunch to 4pm Sat.-Sun. $$-$$$

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

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

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

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

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

Ol’ South Pancake House 1509 S. University Dr., 817.336.0311. Open 24 hours. $

Pappadeaux 2708 W. Freeway, 817.877.8843. Other location: 1304 E. Copeland Rd., Arlington, 817.543.0544. 11am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am11pm Fri.-Sat. $$

Paris Coffee Shop 704 W. Magnolia, 817.335.2041. 6am-2:30pm Mon.-Fri.; Breakfast Only 6am11am Sat. $

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

Pop’s Safari 2929 Morton St., 817.877.0916. 9am-

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10pm Mon.-Thu.; 9am-midnight Fri.-Sat.; Closed Sun. $$-$$$

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

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

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

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

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

Twin Creeks Café 3400 W. Loop 820 S. (inside Frank Kent Honda), 817.244.9600. 7:30am3:30pm Mon.-Fri.; 8am-3:30pm Sat. $ Vidalias Southern Cuisine 200 Main St., 817.210.2222. 6am-10pm daily. $$ Varsity Tavern 1005 Norwood St., 817.882.6699. 11am-2am Mon-Sun. Brunch 11am-4pm Sat-Sun. $$

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

Mac’s on Main 909 S. Main St., Ste. 110, 817.251.6227. 11am-3pm, Lunch Mon.-Sat.; 4:309:30pm Mon.-Thu.; 4:30pm-10pm Fri.-Sat.; 10am-2:30pm Brunch, Sun.; 4:30pm-9:30pm Sun. $$

Tolbert’s Restaurant 423 S. Main St. 817.421.4888. 11am-9pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-9:30pm Fri.-Sat.; 11am-8:30pm Sun. $$

Winewood Grill 1265 S. Main St., Grapevine, 76051 817.421.0200. 11am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am11pm Fri.-Sat.; 11am-9pm Sun. $$-$$$ KELLER/LAKE COUNTRY

FnG Eats 201 Town Center Ln., Ste. 1101, 11am9pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.; 10:30am-10pm Sat.; 10:30am-9pm Sun. . $$

Main St. Cafe 900 S. Main St., 817.741.7600. 6am9pm, daily. $

Manny G’s Restaurant 444 Keller Pkwy., 817.431.9393. 8am-10pm, daily. $$

Seven Mile Café 110 W. Vine St., 817.379.3186. 7am2pm, daily. $$

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

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

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

Bronson Rock Wood-Fired Grill & Bar 250 S. Main St., 817.431.5543. 11am-12am Sun.-Wed.; 11am2am Thu.-Sat. $$

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

Judge Bean’s Restaurant & Cantina 314 N. Main St., 817.379.5872. 8am-9pm Sun.-Thu.; 8am-10pm Fri.-Sat. $

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

The Backstreet Bar & Grill 104 Navajo Dr.,

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25212 Marathon Ave. 817.737.5212

Butcher Shop Mon.-Sat. 8 a.m.-7 p.m., Sun. 8 a.m.-6 p.m.; Steakhouse Sun.-Tues. 11 a.m.10 p.m., Wed. 11 a.m.-11 p.m., Thurs.-Sat. 11 a.m.-midnight

817.337.7917. 4pm-12am Tue.-Thu.; 4pm-1am Fri.-Sat.; 3pm-9pm Sun.; Closed Mon. $$

The Local Watering Hole 1632 Keller Pkwy., Ste. 100, 817.431.3203. 11am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am11pm Fri.-Sat.; 11am-9pm Sun. $$

ROANOKE

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

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

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

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

SOUTHLAKE

Café Express 1472 Main St., 817.251.0063. 7am-9pm Sun.-Thu.; 7am-10pm Fri.-Sat. $$

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

Del Frisco’s Grille 1200 E. Southlake Blvd., 817.410.3777. 11am-11pm Mon.-Sat.; 10am-9pm Sun. $$

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

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

WEATHERFORD

Fire Oak Grill 114 Austin Ave., 817.598.0400. Lunch: 11:30am-2pm Tue.-Fri.; Dinner: 5pm-9pm Tue.Thu.; 5pm-10pm Fri.-Sat. $$-$$$

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

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

Asian

ARLINGTON

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

Genghis Grill 4000 Five Points Blvd., Ste. 189, 817.465.7847. 11am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am11pm Fri.; 10am-11pm Sat; 10am-10pm Sun. $$ Orchid City Fusion Cafe 2135 Southeast Pkwy., 817.468.3777. 11am-9pm Mon.-Sat.; noon-9pm Sun. $$

Pei Wei 2100 N. Collins St., 817.299.8687. Other locations: 4133 E. Cooper St., 817.466.4545. 11am9pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat. $

Piranha’s Killer Sushi 859 N.E. Green Oaks Blvd., 817.261.1636. Other locations: Arlington Highlands 309 Curtis Mathes Way, Ste. 149 817.465.6455 11am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.; noon-11pm Sat.; Noon-10pm Sun. $$ Sukhothai 423 Fielder North Plaza, 817.860.4107. 11am-2pm Mon.-Fri.; 5pm-9:30pm Mon.-Sat. $ Taste Of Thai 2535 E. Arkansas Lane, 817.543.0110. 11am-10pm Mon.-Fri.; Noon-10pm Sat.; Noon9:30pm Sun. $

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Apple Crisp Waffle. Photo by Felix Sanchez

BEDFORD

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

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

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

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

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

Cannon Chinese Kitchen 304 W. Cannon St. 817.238.3726. 11:30am-2:30pm Lunch, Tues.-Fri.; 5pm-9pm Dinner, Tues.-Thurs.; 5pm-10pm Dinner, Fri.-Sat. Closed Sun. $$

Edohana Hibachi Sushi 2704 S. Hulen, 817.924.1144. Other locations: 5816 S.W. Loop 820, 817.731.6002. Lunch 11:15am-2:15pm Mon.Fri.; Dinner 5:15pm-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 4:45pm10:30pm Fri.-Sat.; 4:45pm-9:30pm Sun $$

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

HoYA Korean Kitchen 355 W. 3rd St., 817.334.7999. 11am-9pm Mon.-Sun. $

Japanese Palace 8445 Camp Bowie W., 817.244.0144. 5pm-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 5pm-11pm Fri.-Sat. $$-$$$

Kona Grill 3028 Crockett St., 817.210.4216. 11am10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat.; 11am10pm Sun. $$

Little Lilly Sushi 6100 Camp Bowie, Ste. 12, 817.989.8886. 11am-2pm Mon.-Sat.; 5pm-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 5pm-11pm Fri.-Sat.; noon-9pm Sun. $$

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

Pappa Chang Asian Bistro 1526 Pennsylvania Ave., 817.348.9888. 11am-9:30pm Sun.-Thurs.; 11am10pm Fri.-Sat. $

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

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

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

Phu Lam 4125 E. Belknap St., 817.831.9888. 10am9pm Daily $-$$

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

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

Sushi Axiom Japanese Fusion Restaurant 4625 Donnelly Ave., Ste. 101, 817.735.9100. 11am10pm Mon.-Fri.; Noon-10pm Sat.; Noon9pm Sun. Other locations: 2600 W. 7th St., 817.877.3331. 11am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am11pm Fri.; noon-11pm Sat.; noon-9pm Sun. $$

Szechuan 4750 Bryant Irvin Rd., Cityview Plaza, 817.346.6111. 11am-10:30pm Fri.-Sat.; 11am9:30pm Sun. Other location: 5712 Locke Ave., 817.738.7300. 11am-10:30pm Fri.; 11am-9:30pm Sat.-Sun. $-$$

Taste Of Asia 4484 Bryant Irvin Road, Ste. 101, 817.732.8688. 11am-9:30pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am10pm Fri.-Sat.; 9324 Clifford St., Ste. 116, 817.246.4802. 11am-9pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat,; 7420 Beach St., 817.503.1818. 11am-9pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat. $

Thailicious 4601 W. Freeway. Ste. 206 (Chapel Hill at I-30 & Hulen), 817.737.8111. 11am-9:30pm Mon.-Thu. 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat. $-$$

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

Thai Tina’s 600 Commerce St., 817.332.0088. 11am9pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat.; 11ammidnight Bar, Sun.-Sat. $$

Included with your reservation is a complimentary Family Portrait with renowned Texas photographer

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

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

P.F. Chang’s 650 W. Highway 114, 817.421.6658. 11am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $$ HURST

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

ASIAN

Pho in the Box 536 Keller Pkwy., 817.431.2583. 11 am-9pm Wed.-Mon.; Closed Tue. $

Simply Thai 2041 Rufe Snow Dr., Ste. 205, 817.849.2105. 11am-9pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-9:30 Fri.-Sat. $$

Yokohama Hibachi & Sushi 1600 Keller Pkwy., Ste. 100, 817.741.6688. 11am-2:30 pm Lunch, Sun.Fri.; 5pm-9:30 Dinner, Sun.-Thu.; 5pm-10pm Dinner, Fri.-Sat. $$-$$$

Asian Wok 841 N. Tarrant Pkwy., Ste. 101, 817.503.9999. 11am-9pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am9:30pm Fri.-Sat.; 12pm-8pm Sun. $

Golden Thai Cuisine 1600 Keller Pkwy., Ste. 140, 817.741.5558. 11am-9pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat. $$

Hong Kong Express 121 Rufe Snow Dr., Ste. E127, 817.431.1286. 11am-9:30pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am10pm Fri.-Sat. $

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

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

MANSFIELD

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

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

Pei Wei 1582 E. Southlake Blvd., 817.722.0070. 11am-9pm Sun.-Thurs.; 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat. $ RA Sushi 1131 E. Southlake Blvd. Bldg. L. 817.601.9590. 11am-12am Sun.-Thu.; 11am-1am Fri.-Sat. $$

Sushi Sam 500 W. Southlake Blvd., Ste. 138, 817.410.1991. 11am-9:30pm Mon.-Thurs.; 11am11pm Fri.-Sat.; 5pm-9:30pm Sun. $-$$

Barbecue

ARLINGTON

David’s Barbecue 2224 W. Park Row Dr., Ste. H, 817.261.9998. 11am-9pm Tues.-Sat. $ Dickey’s Barbecue Pit 5530 S. Cooper, 817.468.0898. 1801 Ballpark Way, 817.261.6600. 11am-9pm daily. $ Oh My BBQ 901 E. Arkansas Ln. 817.303.1499. 10am-8pm Mon.-Thurs.; 10am-9pm Fri.-Sat. $

FORT WORTH

Angelo’s 2533 White Settlement Rd., 817.332.0357. 11am-9pm Mon.-Wed.; 11am-10pm Thu.-Sat.; closed Sun. $

Billy Bob’s Texas Honky Tonk Kitchen 2520 Rodeo Plaza. 817.626.2340. 11am-9pm Mon.-Wed.; 11am-10pm Thu.; 11am-1am Fri.-Sat.; noon9pm Sun. $

Billy’s Oak Acres BBQ 1620 Las Vegas Trail North, 817.624.7117. 11am-8pm Tue.-Sat.; 11am3pm Sun. $

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

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

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit 451 University Dr., 817.231.8813. 11am-9pm daily. Other locations: 951 N. Beach St., 682.647.0222. 11am-9pm daily. 1989 Colonial Pwy., 817.759.7400. 11am-9pm daily. 5412 Blue Mound Rd., 817.289.0027. 10:30am8:30pm Sun.-Thu.; 10:30am-9pm Fri.-Sat. $

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

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

Red Hot And Blue 3000 S. Hulen St., 817.731.8770. 9143 Grapevine Hwy., 817.605.1333. 11am-9pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat. $$

Riscky’s 6701 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.989.1800. Other locations: 140 E. Exchange Ave. 817.626.7777. 300 Main St., 817.877.3306. 9000 Benbrook Blvd., 817.249.3320. 10:30am-8:30pm Mon.-Sat. $

Sammie’s Bar-B-Q 3801 E. Belknap, 817.834.1822. 9am-9pm Mon.-Thu.; 9am-10pm Fri.-Sat.; 11am5pm, Sun. $-$$

Smokey’s Bbq 5300 E. Lancaster Ave. 817.451.8222. 11am-”until we run out” Mon.-Fri.; 8am-”until we run out” Sat.-Sun. $

The Smoke Pit 2401 E. Belknap St., 817.222.0455. 10:30am-3:30pm Mon.; 10:30am-7pm Tues.Wed.; 10:30am-8pm Thurs.-Fri.; 10:30am-6pm Sat. $-$$

Trailboss Burgers 140 E. Exchange Ave, 817.625.1070. 11am-7pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-9pm Fri.; 11am-10pm Sat. $-$$ HURST

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

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

WHITE SETTLEMENT

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

Brazilian FORT WORTH

Texas De Brazil 101 N. Houston St., 817.882.9500. 11am-3pm Brunch, Sun.; 11am-3:30pm Lunch,

Sun.; 11am-2pm Lunch, Fri.; 5pm-9:30pm Dinner, Mon.-Thu.; 5pm-10pm Fri.; 4:30pm-10pm Sat.; 4pm-9pm Sun. $$$

GRAPEVINE

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

Burgers & Sandwiches

ARLINGTON

Al’s Hamburger’s 1001 N.E. Green Oaks Blvd.. Ste. 103, 817.275.8918. 7am-9pm, daily. $ Chapps 2045 N. Hwy. 360, 817.649.3000. Other locations: 153 Southwest Plaza (1-20 & Little Road), 817.483.8008, 11am-9pm Sun.-Thurs.; 11am10pm Fri.-Sat. 2596 E. Arkansas, 817.460.2097. 10:45am-9pm Mon.-Fri.; 11am-9pm Sat.-Sun. $

Chop House Burgers 2230 Park Row Drive, Ste. A, 817.459.3700. 11am-9pm Mon.-Thurs.; 11am10pm Fri.-Sat. $

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

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

FORT WORTH

Dutch’s 3009 S. University Dr., 817.927.5522. 11am9pm Sun.-Wed.; 11am-10pm Thu.-Sat. $

The Great Outdoors 3204 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.877.4400. 9am-9pm Mon.-Sat.; 10am-8pm Sun. $

Kincaid’s 4901 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.732.2881, 11am-8pm Mon.-Sat.; 11am-3pm Sun. Other locations: 4825 Overton Ridge Blvd., 817.370.6400. 3124 Texas Sage Trail, 817.750.3200. 11am-9pm Mon.-Sat.; 11am-7pm Sun. $

The Love Shack 110 E. Exchange Ave., 817.740.8812, 11am-9pm Sun.-Wed.; 11am-10pm Thurs.; 11am-1am Fri.-Sat. $

M & O Station Grill 200 Carroll St., 817.882.8020. 11am-4pm Mon.; 11am-9pm Tues.-Sat. Closed Sun. $ Rodeo Goat 2836 Bledsoe & Currie, 817.877.4628. 11am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-midnight Fri.-Sat. $-$$

Shaw’s Patio Bar And Grill 1051 W. Magnolia Ave. 817.926.2116. 11am-2:30pm Mon.; 11am- 9pm Tue.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.; 10:30am-11pm Sat.; 10:30am-8pm Sun. $-$$

Tommy’s Hamburger Grill 5228 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.569.1111. Other location: 2455 Forest Park Blvd., 817.920.1776. 11am-9pm Mon.-Sat.; 11am8pm Sun. $

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

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

KELLER

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

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

SOUTHLAKE

Women of Distinction

Join us as we honor and celebrate the accomplishments of leaders in our community.

Wednesday, May 16, 11:30 a.m.

Fort Worth Club

Discover Award

Heather Stark

Connect Award

J.R. Labbe

Lifetime Achievement Award

Marilyn Nance

Take Action Award

Shay Dial Johnson

Man Enough to be a Girl Scout

Brian E. Happel

Keynote Speaker

Dana Vollmer

Olympic Gold Medalist

Women of Distinction Event Committee

Paulette Turner- Chair

Diane Ayres Marcia Etie Sandy Kautz Casey Oliver

Susie Reyes Brenda Rios Sarah Schimpff Libby Watson

Tickets and sponsorship opportunities available at bit.ly/FtWorthWOD18 Contact Katherine Curtis at kcurtis@gs-top.org or 817.735.5313. Proceeds benefit Girl Scouts of Texas Oklahoma Plains.

Johnny B’s Burgers & Shakes 2704 E. Southlake Blvd., 817.749.0000. 10:30am-8:30pm Mon.-Thu.; 10:30am-9pm Fri.-Sat.; 10:30am-3pm Sun. $

Kincaid’s 100 N. Kimball Ave., 817.416.2573. 11am9pm Mon.-Sat.; 11am-7pm Sun. $

Continental

ARLINGTON

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

FORT WORTH

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

Delis & Bakeries

ARLINGTON

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

FORT WORTH

Baker Bros. American Deli 6333 Camp Bowie Blvd., Ste. 244, 817.989.1400. Other locations: 501 Carroll St., Ste. 658., 817.332.0500. 3300 Heritage Trace Pwy., Ste. 110, 817.750.6666. 10am-9pm daily. $

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

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

Boopa’s Bagel Deli 6513 N. Beach St., 817.232.4771. 5:30am-2pm Mon.-Fri.; 6:30am-2pm 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: 1601 Park Place Ave. 817.923.1992, 6:30am-9pm Mon.-Thu.; 6am-10pm Fri.-Sat.; 6am-5pm Sun. $

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

Jason’s Deli jasonsdeli.com. Hours vary. $-$$ McKinley’s Fine Bakery & Café 1616 S. University Dr. Ste. 301, 817.332.3242, 7am-6:30pm Mon.Fri.; 8am-6:30pm Sat.; 11am-5pm Sun. $ Panera Bread 1700 S. University Dr., 817.870.1959. Other location: 1804 Precinct Line Rd., 817.605.0766. 1409 N. Collins, Arlington, 817.548.8726. 2140 E. Southlake Blvd., Ste. S. 817.416.5566. 4611 S. Hulen St. 817.370.1802. 6:30am-9pm Mon.-Sat.; 7am-8pm Sun. $ Pearl Snap Kolaches 4006 White Settlement Road. 817.233.8899. 6am-2pm Mon.-Fri., 7am-2 pm Sat.-Sun. Other location: 2743 S Hulen Street. 817.233.8899. 6am-12pm Mon.-Fri., 7am-12 pm Sat.-Sun. $ Sweet Sammies 825 Currie St., 817.332.0022.

11am-9pm Mon.-Wed.; 11am-10pm Thurs.-Sat.; Noon-9pm Sun. $

Swiss Pastry Shop 3936 W. Vickery, 817.732.5661. 7am-6pm Bakery, 7am-11am Breakfast, 11am3:30pm Tues.-Sat. $

The Snooty Pig 2401 Westport Pkwy., Ste. 120, 817.837.1077. Other locations: 100 Country Club Rd., 940.464.0748; 2940 Justin Rd., 972.966.1091, 6:30am-2pm Mon.-Fri.; 7am-2pm Sat.-Sun. $ Yogi’s Deli and Grille 2710 S. Hulen St., 817.924.4500. 6:30am-3:30pm Mon.-Fri.; 7am3:30pm Sat.; 7:30am-3pm Sun. $ Yolk 305 Main St., 817.730.4000. 6am-3pm Mon.Fri.; 7am-3pm Sat.&Sun. $

GRAPEVINE

Breadhaus 700 W. Dallas Rd., 817.488.5223. 9am6pm Tues.-Fri.; 9am-4pm Sat. $$

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

The Snooty Pig 4010 William D. Tate, 817.283.3800. 6:30am-2pm Mon.-Fri.; 7am-2pm Sat.-Sun. $ Weinburger’s Deli 601 S. Main St., Ste. 100, 817.416.5574. 10am-7pm Mon.-Sat.; 11am-3pm Sun. $

HUDSON OAKS

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

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

Cupcake Loco 900 S. Main St., Ste. 351, 682.593.0630. 10:30am-5:30pm Tue.-Fri.; 10:30am-5pm Sat.; Closed Sun.-Mon. $ Smallcakes 721 Keller Pkwy., Ste. 103, 682.593.8100. 10am-8pm Sun.-Thu.; 10am-9pm Fri.-Sat. $

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

Brew’n Blues Coffee House 841 N. Tarrant Pkwy., Ste. 100, 817.485.0909. 6am-6pm Mon.-Fri.; 7am6pm Sat.-Sun. $

SOUTHLAKE

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

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

Eclectic

ARLINGTON

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

FORT WORTH

Café Modern 3200 Darnell, 817.738.9215. 11am2:30pm Lunch, Tues.-Fri.; 10am-3pm Sat.-Sun.; 5pm-8pm Dinner (during lecture series), Tues.; 5pm-8:30pm Dinner, Fri.; Bar: 10am-4:30pm, Tues.-Sun.; 10am-9:30pm Fri. $$

Fixture - Kitchen and Social Lounge 401 W.

Magnolia Ave., 817-708-2663. 11am-9pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.; 10am-10pm Sat.; 10am-2pm Sun. $$

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

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

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

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

Simply Fondue 111 W. 4th St., 817.348.0633, 5pm10pm Sun.-Thurs.; 5pm-11pm Fri.-Sat. $$-$$$ Spiral Diner 1314 W. Magnolia, 817.332.8834. 11am10pm Tue.-Fri.; 9am-10pm Sat.-Sun. $ Winslow’s Wine Café 4101 Camp Bowie Blvd. 817.546-6843. Mon.-Thu. 4pm-11pm; Fri. 4pm-midnight; Sat. 10:30am-2pm and 4pm-midnight; Sun. 10:30am-2pm and 4pm-10pm. $-$$$$

Ethnic

ARLINGTON

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

FORT WORTH

Bombay Grill 4625 Donnelly Ave., 817.377.9395. 11am-2pm Lunch, Mon.-Thurs.; 5:30pm-10pm Dinner, Mon.-Thurs.; 11am-2pm Lunch, Fri.; 5:30pm-10:30pm Dinner, Fri.; 11:30am-2:30pm Lunch, Sat.; 5:30pm-10:30pm Dinner, Sat.; 11:30am-2:30pm Lunch, Sun; 5:30pm-9pm Dinner, Sun. $

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

King Tut 1512 Magnolia Ave., 817.335.3051. 11am2:30pm Mon.-Sat. 5:30pm-9pm Mon.-Sat. $$ Maharaja 6308 Hulen Bend Blvd., 817.263.7156. 11am-2pm Mon.-Fri.; 11:30am-2:30pm Sat.Sun.; 5:30pm-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 5:30pm-10:30pm Fri.-Sat. $$

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

French ARLINGTON

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

FORT WORTH

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

817.251.0255. 6:30am-10pm daily $ Saint-Emilion 3617 W. 7th St., 817.737.2781. 5:30pm-9:30pm Tue.-Thu.; 5:30pm-10pm Fri.-Sat. $$$

German

FORT WORTH

Edelweiss 3801 Southwest Blvd., 817.738.5934. 5pm-9:30pm Wed.-Thu.; 5pm-10:30pm Fri.-Sat.; Noon-9pm Sun. $$

Greenwood’s 3522 Bluebonnet Cir., 817.921.6777. Lunch: 11am-2pm Thu. & Fri. 4pm-9pm Tue. Thu.; 4pm-10pm Fri.-Sat. $$

Greek

FORT WORTH

Café Medi 420 Grapevine Hwy., Ste. 101A, Hurst, 817.788.5110. Other location: 129 E. Olive St., Keller, 817.337.3204. 11am-2:30pm, 5pm-10pm Tue.-Sat.; 11am-9pm Sun. $ Greek House 2426 Forest Park Blvd., 817.921.1473. 11am-8pm Mon.-Sat. $

Jazz Café 2504 Montgomery St., 817.737.0043. 11am-3pm Mon.-Fri.; 9am-3pm Sat.; 9am-2pm Sun. $

The Vine Greek Taverna 2708 W. 7th St., 817.334.0888. 11am-2pm Tue.-Sat.; 5pm-9pm Tue.-Sat. $

Indian

FORT WORTH

Route 66 100 E Altamesa Blvd. 469.605.9684. 11am9pm every day. Buffet every day, specials at dinner. $$

Italian

ARLINGTON/MID-CITIES

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

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

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

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

Mellow Mushroom 200 N. Center St. 817.274.7173. 11am-9pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat. $$

Moni’s 1730 W. Randol Mill Road, Ste. 100, 817.860.6664. 11am-10pm Mon.-Sat.; 11am-9pm Sun. $$

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

Palio’s Pizza Café 5712 Colleyville Blvd. Ste. 130, 817.605.7555. 11am-9:30pm Sun.-Thurs.; 11am11pm Fri.-Sat. $

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

Prespa’s 4720 Sublett Road, Arlington, 817.561.7540. Other location: 3100 W. Arkansas Ln. B, Dalworthington Gardens, 817.459.2775.

VOTED BEST OF FORT WORTH

11am-9pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat.; 11am-9pm Sun. $$

FORT WORTH

Avanti 150 Throckmorton St., Ste. 140, 817.991.6455. 11am-2pm Mon.-Fri.; 5pm-10pm Mon.-Sat. $$

Aventino’s Italian 5800 Lovell Ave., 817.570.7940.11am-2pm Mon.-Fri.; 5pm-9pm Mon.-Thurs.; 5:30pm-10pm Fri. & Sat. $$$

Bella Italia West 5139 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.738.1700. 11:30am-1:30pm Mon.-Fri.; 6pm9pm Mon.-Thu.; 6pm-10pm Fri.-Sat. $$

Café Bella 3548 South Hills Ave., 817.922.9500. 11am-10pm Mon.-Fri.; 4pm-10pm Sat. Closed Sun. $-$$

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

Cane Rosso 815 W. Magnolia Ave., 817.922.9222. 11am-3pm Lunch, Tue.-Sun.; Brunch 11am-3pm Sat.-Sun.; Dinner 5pm-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 5pm11pm Fri.-Sun. $$

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

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

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

Mancuso’s 9500 White Settlement Rd., 817.246.7041. 10:30am-9pm Sun.-Thu.; 10:30am10pm Fri.-Sat.; 10am-9pm Sun. $

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

Mellow Mushroom 3455 Bluebonnet Circle, 817.207.9677. 11am-9pm Sun.-Thurs.; 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat. $$ Milano’s 3416 W. 7th St., 817.332.5226. 11am-10pm Mon.-Sat. $

Nizza Pizza 401 University Dr., 817.877.3900. 11am10pm Sun.-Thu.; 10:30am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $ Nonna Tata 1400 W. Magnolia Ave., 817.332.0250, 11am-2pm Lunch, Tue.-Fri.; 5:30pm-8:30pm Dinner, Tue.-Thu.; 5:30pm-9:30pm Fri.; 5:30pm9pm Sat. $-$$

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

Piola 3700 Mattison Ave., 817.989.0007. 11am-2pm Mon-Fri; 5pm-10pm Mon-Sat. $$

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

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

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

KELLER

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

Bosses Pizza 201 N. Main St., 817.337.9988. 11am9pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat. $

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

Joe’s Pasta ‘N Pizza 837 Keller Pkwy., 817.431.0361. 11am-10pm Mon.-Fri.; 12pm-10pm Sat.; 11am9pm Sun. $

My New York Pizza 841 N. Tarrant Pkwy, 817.514.7700. 11am-10pm Mon.-Sat.; 11am-9pm Sun. $

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

SOUTHLAKE/COLLEYVILLE

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

Buca Di Beppo 2701 E. State Hwy. 114, Southlake, 817.749.6262. 11am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am11pm Fri.-Sat.; 11am-9pm Sun. $$

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

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

Ruggeri’s Ristorante 32 Village Ln., Ste. 100, Colleyville, 817.503.7373. Lunch: 11am-2pm Mon.Fri.; Dinner: 5pm-9pm Sun.-Thu.; 5pm-10pm Fri.-Sat. $$

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

Latin American COLLEYVILLE/FORT WORTH

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

Trevino’s 1812 Montgomery St., 817.731.8226. 11am-9pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.; 10am9:30pm Sat.; 10am-8:30pm Sun. $-$$

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

Mediterranean FORT WORTH

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

Saffron Sky 449 N. Beach St., 682.708.3901. 11am-6pm Mon.-Fri.; 11am-4pm Sat.; Closed Sun. $-$$

Terra Mediterranean Grill 2973 Crockett St., 817.744.7485. 11am-2:30pm, 5pm-10pm, Mon.Fri.; 11am-11pm, Sat.; 11am-3pm Lunch, 5pm9pm Dinner, Sun. $-$$

KELLER

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

SOUTHLAKE

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

Mexican ARLINGTON

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

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

El Fenix 1620 E. Copeland Rd., 682.558.8890. Other location: 4608 S. Cooper Rd., 817.557.4309. 11am10pm daily. $

Fuzzy’s Taco Shop 510 East Abram, 817.265.8226. Other locations: 4201 W. Green Oaks Blvd., Arlington, 817.516.8226. 2030 Glade Rd, Ste. 296, Grapevine, 817.416.8226. 480 W. Southlake Blvd., Ste. 101, Southlake, 817. 488.2500. 7ammidnight Mon.-Wed.; 7am-1am Thu.; 7am-3am Fri. & Sat.; 7am-10pm Sun. $

Rio Mambo 6407 S. Cooper St. 817.465.3122, 11am9:30pm Mon.-Thurs.; 11am-11pm Fri.; 10am1:30am Sat.; 10am-9:30pm Sun. $$

COLLEYVILLE / GRAPEVINE

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

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

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

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

FORT WORTH

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

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

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

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

Enchiladas Ole 901 N. Sylvania Ave., 817.984.1360, 11am-3pm Mon.-Wed.; 11am-8pm Thurs.; 10am-9pm Sat.; Closed Sun. $$

Fuzzy’s Taco Shop 2917 W. Berry St., 817.924.7943. Other Locations: 2719 Race St., 817.831.8226. 5710 Rufe Snow, 817.465.3899. 6353 Camp

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Bowie Blvd., Ste. 101, 817.989.8226. 5724 Bryant Irvin Rd., 817.292.8226. 9180 N. Fwy., Ste. 500, 817.750.8226. 7am-midnight Mon.-Wed.; 7am1am Thu.; 7am-3am Fri. & Sat.; 7am-10pm Sun. $

Joe T. Garcia’s 2201 N. Commerce, 817.626.4356. Cash only. 11am-2:30pm, 5pm-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat.; 11am-10pm Sun. $$ La Familia 841 Foch St., 817.870.2002, 11am-9pm Tues.-Thurs.; 11am-9:30pm Fri.-Sat.; Closed Sun.-Mon. $

La Playa Maya 6209 Sunset Dr., 817.738.3329. Other locations: 1540 N. Main St., 817.624.8411. 3200 Hemphill St., 817.924.0698. 11am-10pm Sun.Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $ Los Asaderos 1535 N. Main St., 817.626.3399, 11am10pm Mon.; Closed Tues.; 11am-10pm Wed.Thurs.; 11am-midnight Fri.-Sat.; 10am-10pm Sun. $-$$

Los Molcajetes 4320 Western Center Blvd., 817.306.9000. 11am-9:30pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am10pm Fri.; 9am-10pm Sat.; 9am-9pm Sun. $ Los Vaqueros 2629 N. Main St., 817.624.1511, 11am-9pm Sun.-Thurs.; 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat. Other Location: 3105 Cockrell Ave., 817.710.8828, 10:30am-9pm Sun.; 11am-9pm Mon.-Thurs.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. Crown Valley Golf Club, 29 Crown Road, Weatherford. 817.441.2300, 11am9pm Tues.-Sun. $

Mi Cocina 509 Main St., 817.877.3600, 10:30am9pm Sun.; 10:30am-10pm Mon.-Thurs.; 10:30am-11pm Fri.-Sat. Other locations: 4601 W. Freeway (I-30 and Hulen), 817.569.1444, 11am-10pm Mon.-Sun. 9369 Rain Lily Trail. 817.750.6426, 11am-10pm Tues.-Thurs.; 11am11pm Fri.-Sat. $

The Original 4713 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.738.6226, 11am-9pm Tues.-Thurs.; 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat.; 11am-9pm Sun. $

Pappasito’s Cantina 2704 W. Freeway, 817.877.5546. Other location: 321 W. Road to Six Flags, Arlington, 817.795.3535, 11am-10pm Mon.-Thurs.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat.; 10:30am-10pm Sun. $$ Pulidos 2900 Pulido St., 817.731.4241. Other location: 5051 Hwy. 377 S., 817.732.7871. 11am9:30pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat. $ Revolver Taco Lounge 2418 Forrest Park Blvd, 817.820.0122, 11am-10pm Tues.-Thurs.; 11ammidnight Fri.-Sat.; 11am-5pm Sun. $$ Rio Mambo 6125 SW Loop 820, 817.423.3124, 11am9:30pm Mon.-Thurs.; 11am-11pm Fri.; 10am11pm Sat.; 10am-9:30pm Sun. 1302 S. Main St., Weatherford. 817.598.5944, 11am-9:30pm Mon.-Thurs.; 11am-11pm Fri.; 10am-11pm Sat.; 10am-9:30pm Sun. $$

Salsa Limon 4200 S. Freeway, Ste. 1099, 817.921.4435, 10am-9pm Mon.-Thu.; 10am-2am Fri.-Sat.; 10am-10pm Sun.; 2916 W. Berry St. 817.675.2519, 7am-9pm Mon.-Thurs.; 7am-2am Fri.-Sat.; 8am-8pm Sun. $

Torchy’s Tacos 928 Northton St. 817.289.8226. 7am10pm Mon.-Thu.; 7am-11pm Fri.; 8am-11pm Sat.; 8am-10pm Sun. $

Uncle Julio’s 5301 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.377.2777. 11am-10:30pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-11:30pm Fri.; 10am-11:30pm Sat.; 10am-10:30pm Sun. $$

Velvet Taco 2700 W 7th St., 817.887.9810, 10am-

midnight Mon.-Wed.; 10am-3am Thurs.; 10am4am Fri.; 9am-4am Sat.; 9am-midnight Sun. $

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

Baja Grill 721 Keller Pkwy., Ste. 116, 817.741.1155. 4pm-9pm Mon.-Thu.; 4pm-10pm Fri.; 11am10pm Sat.; 11am-9pm Sun. $$

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

Funky Baja’s Cantina 721 Keller Pkwy., Ste. 100, 817.745.1099. 11am-10pm Mon.-Sun. $ Jalapeno’s Taqueria 149 S. Main St., 817.753.6409. 6:30am-7:30pm Mon.-Sat.; 7am-2pm Sun. $

Kassandra’s Mexican Kitchen 813 Keller Pkwy., 817.337.1577. 7am-9pm Mon.-Sat.; Closed Sun. $ Lupe’s Tex-Mex Grill 2122 Rufe Snow Dr., Ste. 108, 817.428.7700. 11am-9:30pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am10:30pm Fri.-Sat. $$

Maria Cuca’s Mexican Cuisine 800 S. Main St., Ste. 206, 817.741.0213. 11am-9pm, daily. $$ Mexican Inn 680 S. Main St., 817.741.6891. 11am9pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat. $$ Puerta Vieja Mexican Grill 101 Town Center Ln., Ste. 117, 817.562-5301. Closed Mon.; 11am-9pm Tue.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat.; 11am-9pm Sun. $$ Tacusa 761 Keller Pkwy., Ste. 107, 817.741.3554. 10am-8pm Mon.-Fri.; 9am-8pm Sat.; Closed Sun. $

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

SOUTHLAKE

Mi Chula’s 1431 Southlake Blvd., Ste. 551, 817.756.6920. 11am-9pm Sun-Thu.; 11am10pm Fri.-Sat. $$

Seafood

ARLINGTON

Fish City Grill 3900 Arlington Highlands Blvd., 817.465.0001. 11am-10pm Mon.- Thu.; 11am–11pm Fri.-Sat.; 11am- 9pm Sun. $-$$ Pappadeaux 1304 E. Copeland Rd., 817.543.0544. 11am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $$ Razzoo’s 4001. S. Cooper St., 817.467.6510. 11am11pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-midnight Fri.-Sat. $$ Rockfish 3785 S. Cooper St., Arlington, 817.419.9988. 11am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $$

FORT WORTH

Blu Crab 6115 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.763.8585. Mon.-Sat. 11am-10pm; Sun. 11am-9pm. $$$$ Daddy Jack’s 353 Throckmorton St., 817.332.2477. 11am-2pm Mon.-Sat.; 5pm-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 5pm-11pm Fri.-Sat. $$

Eddie V’s 3100 W. 7th St. 817.336.8000, 4pm-10pm Sun.; 4pm-11pm Mon.-Thu.; 4pm-midnight Fri.-Sat. $$$$

J&J Oyster Bar 612 N. University Dr., 817.335.2756. 11am-midnight Sun.-Thu.; 11am-2am Fri.-Sat. $ Lone Star Oyster Bar 4750 Bryant Irvin Rd., 817.370.0030. 11am-2am Tue.-Sat.; 11am-mid-

night Sun.-Mon. $

Pacific Table 1600 S. University Drive, 817.887.9995. 11am-10pm Mon.-Fri.; 11am-10pm Sat.; 9am9pm Sun. $$

Pappadeaux 2708 W. Freeway, 817.877.8843. Other location: 600 W. Hwy 114, Grapevine, 817.488.6220. 11am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $$

Razzoo’s 318 Main St. in Sundance Square, 817.429.7009. Other locations: 4700 Bryant Irvin Rd. in Cityview, 817.292.8584. 2950 Texas Sage Trail, 817.750.0011. 11am-11pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am2am Fri.-Sat. $$

Zeke’s Fish & Chips 5920 Curzon Ave., 817.731.3321. 11am-9pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat.; noon-9pm Sun. $

SOUTHLAKE

Fish City Grill 2750 E. Southlake Blvd., Ste. 130, 817.748.0456. 11am-9pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat. $-$$

Rockfish 228 State St., 817.442.0131. 11am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat.; 11am-9pm Sun. $$

Truluck’s Seafood, Steak & Crab House 1420 Plaza Pl., 817.912.0500. 5pm-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 5pm11pm Fri.-Sat. $$$

WILLOW PARK

Fish Creek 4899 E. I-20., 817.441.1746. 11am-9pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.; noon-10pm Sat. $$

Southwest FORT WORTH

Blue Mesa Bar & Grill 612 Carroll St., 817.332.6372. Other Location: 550 Lincoln Square, Arlington, 682.323.3050. 11am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am11pm Fri.-Sat.; 9am-10pm Sun. $$

Bonnell’s Fine Texas Cuisine 4259 Bryant Irvin Rd., 817.738.5489. Lunch: 11am-2:30pm Tues.-Fri.; Dinner: 5:30pm-9pm Tues.-Sat. Closed Sun.Mon. $$$

Buffalo West 7101 Camp Bowie W., 817.732.2370, 11am-10pm Mon.-Sat.; 10:30am-8:30pm Sun. $-$$$

Lonesome Dove Western Bistro 2406 N. Main St., 817.740.8810. 11:30am-2:30pm Tue.-Sat.; 5pm10pm Mon.-Thu.; 5pm-11pm Fri.-Sat. $$$ Michaels Restaurant & Ancho Chile Bar 3413 W. 7th St., 817.877.3413, 11am-11pm Dining and Bar, Mon.Wed.; 11am-midnight Dining and Bar, Thurs.-Sat.; 11am-11pm Kitchen, Mon.-Fri.; 11am-midnight Kitchen, Thurs.-Sat.; 11am-4pm Brunch, Sun. $

Reata 310 Houston St., 817.336.1009. 11am-2:30pm, 5pm-10:30pm daily. $$

The Tavern 2755 S. Hulen St. 817.923.6200. 11am-10pm Mon.-Fri.; 9am-10pm Sat.; 9am-9pm Sun. $$

Steaks ARLINGTON

The Keg Steakhouse & Bar 4001 Arlington Heights Blvd., Ste. 101, 817.465.3700, 4pm-11pm Mon.Sat.; 4pm-10pm Sun. $$$

CLEBURNE

Fly by Night Cattle Co. 2705 CR 1125, 817.645.7000. 5pm-10pm Thurs.-Sat. $$-$$$$

FORT WORTH

B&B Butchers & Restaurant 5212 Marathon Ave. 817.737.5212. Butcher Shop Mon.-Sat. 8 a.m.-7 p.m., Sun. 8 a.m.-6 p.m.; Steakhouse Sun.-Tues. 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Wed. 11 a.m.-11 p.m., Thurs.Sat. 11 a.m.-midnight. $$-$$$$

Bob’s Steak and Chop House 1300 Houston St., 817.350.4100. 5-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 5-11pm Fri. and Sat.; Closed Sun. $$$$

The Capital Grille 800 Main St., 817.348.9200. Lunch: 11am-4pm Mon.-Fri.; Dinner: 4pm10pm Mon.-Thu.; 4pm-11pm Fri.; 5pm-11pm Sat.; 4pm-9pm Sun. $$$$

Cattlemen’s Steak House 2458 N. Main St., 817.624.3945. 11am-10:30pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am11pm Fri.-Sat.; noon-9pm Sun. $$$

Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse 812 Main St., 817.877.3999. 5pm-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 5pm-11pm Fri.-Sat.; 5pm-9pm Sun. $$$$

Grace Restaurant 777 Main St., 817.877.3388. 5:30pm-9:30pm daily. $$$$

H3 Ranch 105 E. Exchange Ave., 817.624.1246, 11am-10pm Mon.-Thurs.; 11am-11pm Fri.; 9am11pm Sat.; 9am-10pm Sun. $$$

Hoffbrau 1712 S. University Dr., 817.870.1952. 11am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $$

M&M Steakhouse 1106 N.W. 28th St., 817.624.0612. Cash only. 5pm-11pm Tue.-Sat. $$

Riscky’s Steakhouse 140 E. Exchange Ave., 817.626.7777. 11am-9pm Sun.-Mon.; 11am-10pm Tue.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $$-$$$

Ruth’s Chris 813 Main St., 817.348.0080. 5pm-10 pm Mon.-Thu.; 5pm-11pm Fri.-Sat.; 4pm-9pm Sun. $$$

Silver Fox Steakhouse 1651 S. University Dr., 817.332.9060. Other location: 1235 William D. Tate, Grapevine, 817.329.6995. 4pm-10pm Mon.-Sat. $$$

GRAPEVINE / SOUTHLAKE / COLLEYVILLE / KELLER

J.R.’s Steak and Grill 5400 State Hwy. 121, 817.355.1414. 11am-10pm Mon.-Sat.; Closed Sun. $$$

Kirby’s Steakhouse 3305 E. State Hwy. 114, Southlake, 817.410.2221. 5pm-10pm Mon.Thu.; 5pm-11pm Fri.-Sat.; 5pm-9pm Sun. $$$

Old Hickory Steakhouse Restaurant Gaylord Texan Hotel & Convention Center, 1501 Gaylord Trail, 817.778.2215 (after 5pm, 817.778.2280). Nightly, 5:30pm-10pm. $$$$

Texas Bleu Steakhouse 124 S.Main St., Keller, 817.431.5188. 5pm-9pm Tue.-Thu.; 5pm-10pm Fri.-Sat.; Closed Sun.-Mon. $$$

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