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November 2015
The 15 Best New Restaurants
What really stands out is the variety of styles and cuisines entering our market this year. They didn’t miss a beat, from well-designed interior layouts and ambience to carefully crafted menus, there is something new for everyone.
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Kitchens for a Cause This year, A Wish With Wings serves up a Kitchens Tour sure to delight food lovers, home cooks, history buffs and anyone who appreciates the art of a welldesigned kitchen. by Jessica Llanes
Culinary Awards Tarrant Readers weigh in on Fort Worth’s best places to eat and drink. by Scott Nishimura
Clay Pot Salmon Caramelized Salmon with Fried Bacon from Pho District
Powdered Volcano: Skiing in Niseko, Japan by Kyle Whitecotton
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Snapshots Behind the ropes and on the red carpet, the photos of the personalities and parties that have everyone talking
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Up Close Dr. Keith Meister by Gail Bennison 127
fwevents From the mustsee live concert to the highly esteemed art exhibit, a month of events worth checking out 139
fwdish Culinary ventures in and around town
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Dish Listings The most sought-after restaurant guide to navigate the area’s diverse dining options 160 Where Is This? How well do you know Fort Worth? Can you guess where this photo was taken based on the clues?
While in school at tcU in the 1980s, i Worked as a Waiter at abernathy’s on West berry street, owned by longtime Fort Worth restaurateur David Shaw. He now owns and operates Shaw’s Patio Bar and Grill on West Magnolia. I remember clearly my last dinner shift as a waiter, even though it’s been 30 years.
I had turned in my apron a month earlier after graduating and was working for a small advertising agency making a whopping $18,000 a year when David called me and asked if could come in and help him out by filling in for a waiter who had called in sick. Needing the money, I agreed.
Shortly after arriving for the dinner shift, a group of sorority girls came in and asked to sit on the patio, which was closed. The manager made an exception, and the girls were all very appreciative and jovial until they ordered mixed drinks and I carded them. When I returned to the table with water, the sweet, appreciative young women who were so grateful just minutes earlier had turned into a group of eighth-grade mean girls. I was their target. An hour and a half of abuse later, they left and walked the check, at which time I handed in my apron for good.
Waiting tables I learned the importance of greeting and seating customers promptly and making sure that they were offered water or tea as soon as they were seated. To this day, when I sit down at a restaurant and have to wait more than five minutes for a glass of water, I get annoyed. Why? Because it’s not that hard.
Good service is something that can make or break an eatery. It doesn’t matter if it’s Denny’s or Del Frisco’s, good service is a must in the restaurant business. In Fort Worth’s exploding culinary scene, if you’re a new restaurant you better get it right. There is truth in the idiom that you only have one chance to make a first impression, especially for a restaurant.
In our annual culinary issue, we bring you this year’s 15 best new restaurants that are definitely getting it right. From a new Thai restaurant on West 7th to a new Italian restaurant in the Tower downtown, we have you covered with a wide variety of styles and cuisines. We also bring you the results of our 2015 Culinary Awards. With the help of our editorial staff, Yelp reviews and more than 8,000 votes cast by our readers in 67 categories, we present you with 183 winners. While many are mainstays, we have a large number of new entrants.
In our October issue, Executive Editor Jennifer Casseday-Blair announced that she was passing the baton to some other lucky person. I am pleased to announce that the other lucky person has a name…Kendall Clay Louis. Kendall is a 2007 graduate of what is now the Bob Schieffer School of Communications at TCU and brings with her experience in print and digital journalism, with crossplatform integration of content.
I have worked with a number of different editors in the last 17 years, and Jennifer was the best. While we will miss her being here in the office every day and her gift as an executive editor, we will now actually be able to enjoy reading more of her work as she will be freed up to write feature stories for us. Kendall has big shoes to fill.
Hal A. Brown owner/publisher
publisher diane ayres editorial executive editor jennifer casseday-blair senior art director craig sylva
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lead a discussion with Sanderia,followed by abook-signing.An award-winningpoetand playwright,Gomez has over 20 years’experience performanceproducing,directing,andhostingliterary events. The Mourner’s Bench takesplaceinMaeby,Ark.,in1964.Eight-year-oldSarahJones feels it is time to take responsibilityfor her own sins. When a revival comes to The First BaptistChurch,Sarahplanstotakeher place on the mourner’sbenchandpreparetogive her testimony.The novelisastoryofa young girlcomingto terms with religion,racism,and feminismwhilenavigatingearlyadolescence. Fayesaysthenovelemergedfrom an in-class writing prompt:Write astoryyou’veheard before,butyouarenotsure if it is true or false. “After I read what I had scribbled on the pagestotheclass,wespenttheremainderof theclassdiscussingthecivil rights movement and the role youngpeopleplayedinit,”Faye says.She started researchingArkansas’ role in the civil rights movement. Amongseveralrealhistorical figuresdepicted in Mourner’s Bench are DaisyBates,a civil rightsactivistwho led the “Little Rock Nine” in theintegrationofLittle Rock Central High School;JohnWalker,acivil rightslawyer;and CarrieDilworth,whowasanofficerfor the racial egalitarianSouthern Tenant Farmers’ Union in the 1930s. UniversitySanderiaFayeisaPh.D.candidateatthe Texas,Dallas.
Letters to the Editor
Many thanks and much gratitude to Gail Bennison and Fort Worth magazine for the love and recognition (see Wildcatters Telling Stories, October issue, page 40).
—Wildcatters Group
T hank you so much for the article (see High Tea at The Ashton, October issue, page 36). This is wonderful and well written. I thank you so very much.
—Steve Wilson, Director of Food and Beverage, Historic Hilton Fort Worth
I’ve been wanting to get back to you. I think you [Gail Bennison] did an absolutely superb job. Everyone who knows me said that you were spot on and I agree (see Up Close, October issue, page 162). I think that is the best compliment anyone can give a writer. Thank you very much, and I owe you a glass of wine.
—Paul Dorman
OK…I’m calling to tell you that this is MY FAVORITE issue of your magazine. I’ve been sitting outside reading the feature Nine Lives (October issue, page 56) and LOVED IT… with great articles and amazing stories. I just wanted you to know that.
—Kathy Baker
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CORRECTION: We failed to include the caption in last month’s Table of Contents (page 6) and Events section (page 212) giving credit to Erin Curry for her artwork. Here is the information on that piece: Mara, Ink on watercolor paper and collage, 12”x16,” ecurryart.com
If someone beat you to the last newsstand copy, don’t worry. The virtual editions of both current and previous issues are available on our website. Flip through the pages to read more about the great city of Fort Worth by visiting fwtx.com.
Wildcatters Telling Stories
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TORYTELLING IS A SHARED EXPERIENCE; EVERYBODY LOVES A GOOD STORY. The Wildcatter Exchange,aFortWorthnonprofit,offersoppor-
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Gail Bennison who mostly enjoys writing about people, art and culture, health, and history, contributes a story in the culture section this month about a beautiful book of photography entitled Cowboys of the Waggoner Ranch (page 32). She also interviewed Dr. Keith Meister (Up Close, page 110), head physician/surgeon for the Texas Rangers.
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Style extraordinaire, Holland Sanders, is a blogger who loves celebrating the evolving world of fashion. Through her blog, Haute Holland, she introduces readers to the hottest trends and latest fashion topics. This month Holland interviewed a local fashion guru for an inside look at what is trending now (page 40).
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intern Brianna Kessle r was born and raised in the DFW Metroplex. She loves experiencing foreign culture, traveling and adventure. Her strong suits are writing about people, controversial topics and events. She grew up working in her father’s Italian restaurants and learned how to make pizza at 8 years old. This month Brianna contributed a Scoop feature about Fort Worth’s new police chief and our comprehensive events listing (page 127).
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Jessica Llanes took a look inside six historic University West kitchens being featured in the fourth annual Kitchens Tour. On Saturday, Nov. 7, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., visitors will enjoy food from Bonnell’s, Grace, Del Frisco’s Double Eagle, FW Market + Table, Melt and more. The tour raises money for A Wish With Wings to continue its mission of granting wishes for local children with lifethreatening medical conditions. To read more, turn to page 58.
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Jocelyn Tatum gives us the skinny in this issue about what is in the milk we are drinking (see Be Well, page 34). She interviewed two Fort Worth nutritionists and explored the worlds of raw versus pasteurized milk.
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Courtney Dabney contributed our cover feature this month about the 15 Best New Restaurants in the area. What really stood out to Courtney about the establishments that have opened in the last 18 months was “the variety of styles and cuisines entering our market this year. They didn’t miss a beat, from well-designed interior layouts and ambience to carefully crafted menus, there is something new for everyone.” To read more, turn to page 46.
7 Nancy Farrar was once challenged by a husband who didn’t like leftovers. She found a solution, and this month shares with readers some great recipes for preparing what was left over after the Thanksgiving meal. Inventive recipes include something for breakfast, lunch and dinner. If you are hungry for more, turn to page 36.
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Most Beautiful
Go to our website to learn more about the 30 most beautiful women in the city. Check out their videos and then vote for the top 10 to appear in our January issue.
Gobble, Gobble
Cooking columnist Nancy Farrar shares some exciting things to do with your Thanksgiving leftovers. In her video this week, she informs viewers how to successfully carve the turkey. Visit fwtx.com to see the video.
Party Pics
If you attended an event recently sponsored by Fort Worth, Texas magazine and we took your snapshot, you can find it even if it didn’t make it in the magazine. Go to fwtx.com and click on Party Pics at the top.
Giveaway Central
Be sure to regularly check our website for fun giveaways to local restaurants, retailers and spas. Follow us on Facebook for updates about our routine giveaways.
Bountiful Blogs
From foodie news and stylish entertaining ideas to reviews of local art happenings and Western heritage, visit fwtx.com to read the musings of our many blog writers.
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Trey Chapman is no stranger to good food. He visits Horseshoe Hill, Grady Spear’s new endeavor in the Fort Worth Stockyards. For his review, visit fwtx.com
setting the social scene
Our online Social Datebook is the definitive overview of the Fort Worth charity scene. If you have an event that you would like listed and fits the criteria, please send details to Diane Ayres, associate publisher, at dstow@fwtexas.com. An event must draw more than 30,000 people or have at least 140 paid guests and benefit a 501c3 nonprofit organization.
L to R: Paula Adams, Ryan Merrill, Emily Parolek, Laurin Crawford, Grant James, Darla Brown, Caroline Thomas, Melissa Werner, Ashley Evans, Milos Veletic
Staying connected with the latest local happenings
LONESOME DOVE: THE ART OF STORY
Sid Richardson Museum
Jan. 15 – June 19, 2016
Trace the path of the Lonesome Dove story, from Larry McMurtry’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel to the original movie script to the legendary miniseries. Explore the 19th century American West through paintings and bronzes by Remington and Russell, a cowboy’s cattle-drive diary, and works from the Lonesome Dove production archives.
BULLETS AND BUSTLES: COSTUMES OF LONESOME DOVE
National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame
Feb.19 – April 17, 2016
View authentic Lonesome Dove costumes, props, photographs, and more.
PHOTOGRAPHS FROM LONESOME DOVE BY BILL WITTLIFF
Cattle Raisers Museum
Feb. 19 – April 17, 2016
During the production of Lonesome Dove, co-executive producer and screenwriter Bill Wittliff took photographs that are works of art in themselves. View these extraordinary photos during this limited-time exhibition.
SCREENING OF LONESOME DOVE MINISERIES
Sundance Square
Parts 1 and 2: March 28, 2016, Time TBD
Parts 3 and 4: March 29, 2016, Time TBD
Experience Lonesome Dove outdoors under the stars on a large movie screen in the heart of downtown Fort Worth.
PANEL DISCUSSIONS WITH THE CAST AND CREW
March 30, 2016, Texas Christian University, 6 p.m.
March 31, 2016, Amon Carter Museum of American Art, 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Share intimate moments with the cast and crew as they reminisce and tell stories from behind the scenes. Seating is limited. Ticket details will be announced on March 1, 2016.
LONESOME DOVE REUNION OF THE CAST AND CREW River Ranch, Fort Worth Stockyards
March 31, 2016
Join the cast and crew for a once-in-a-lifetime reunion featuring appearances by the artists, great live music, silent and live auctions, a tribute to Larry McMurtry, and more. Become a VIP sponsor or purchase your table today.
VAQUEROS, COWBOYS, AND COWGIRLS: TEXAS CATTLE TRAILS TO THE WORLD
History Symposium, Fort Worth Central Library
April 2, 2016, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Take part in a fascinating symposium about cattle trail history featuring prominent historians Frank de la Teja, Byron Price, Joyce Roach, and Richard Slatta. Ticket details to come.
LONESOME DOVE: HIGHLIGHTS OF THE WITTLIFF COLLECTIONS
Old Jail Art Center, Albany, Texas
April 30 – July 23, 2016
View authentic Lonesome Dove costumes, props, photographs, and more.
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Historic Reunion
WHAT SOME CONSIDER TO BE THE GREATEST WESTERN EVER, Lonesome Dove plans to celebrate the 1989 program with a 2016 Lonesome Dove Reunion & Trail in Fort Worth.
Events are planned to run January through June to celebrate the Lonesome Dove miniseries, based on the prize-winning book by Larry McMurtry. Exhibits will be held at the Sid Richardson Museum, the National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame and the Cattle Raisers Museum. Visitors will have a chance to explore Lonesome Dove through these exhibits and attend screenings and panel discussions with the cast.
A gala on March 31 in the Fort Worth Stockyards will reunite the cast and crew including Robert Duvall, Tommy Lee Jones, Diane Lane, Anjelica Huston, Ricky Schroder, Glenne Headly, D.B. Sweeney, Barry Corbin and more.
The Lonesome Dove Reunion and Trail will raise private dollars to support the Wittliff Tomorrow Fund, a special reserve dedicated to the acquisition of important collections essential to the Wittliff Collections’ mission of public service.
Comings and Goings
275 full-time positions. In October 2013, Walmart opened its first e-commerce fulfillment center in Fort Worth.
Best of the Brews
ForT WorTH’S rAHr & SonS proveS onCe AGAin THAT iT MAkeS SoMe dArn Fine Beer. It won top prize this year in the Germanstyle Doppelbock or Eisbock category at The Great American Beer Festival. Taking home the bronze metal last year, Rahr & Sons’ The Regulator took top prize for 2015.
The brewery’s Oktoberfest also won for best German-Style Marzen.
Chosen by judges from more than 6,500 beers that were entered, these medals represent the local brewery’s dedication to quality beer.
Other local breweries represented well too. Panther Island Brewing Co. took home a silver medal for its Herb and Spice beer, and Rabbit Hole Brewing of Justin won a gold for its Rapture Fusion Brown Ale.
The Great American Beer Festival is the premier U.S. beer festival and competition. Each year it represents the largest collection of U.S. beer ever served in a public tasting event and a private competition.
—FWTX Staff
DFW is getting a big taste of Teddy’s Bigger Burgers. The Hawaii-based chain currently operates in Washington, Iowa and California. It also has spots in the Philippines and Japan. Among its offerings are Hawaiianinfluenced burgers, as you may have expected, such as The Hawaiian, a teriyaki burger with grilled pineapple. The first Texas location will be at 4712 Colleyville Blvd.
A new mixed-used development is in the works on the Near Southside across from Broadway Baptist Church. The 209-unit, five-story building will dedicate 2,600 square feet to retail space on the lower floor and offer four studio lofts. Located at the corner of Jennings and Broadway, South 400 Apartments will include a Sky Lounge that will overlook Fort Worth’s skyline. Pre-leasing begins in mid 2016.
Heim’s Barbecue, started by Travis and Emma Heim in February, is undergoing some big changes due to overwhelming popularity. In March locals can expect to see a transition from the food truck to a brick-and-mortar location in the former Mijo’s Fusion spot at 1109 W. Magnolia Ave.
Walmart recently announced a new center dedicated to filling online orders that will set up shop in Fort Worth. Opening early next year, the nearly 1 million-square-foot facility will grant
And speaking of superstores, At Home has announced a new Fort Worth location. The 108,000-squarefoot home décor destination, located at 2201 Porter Creek Drive, makes the seventh store in the Metroplex. This new location will bring approximately 25 jobs to Fort Worth.
Can a city really ever have enough options for fried chicken? The answer is no. Gus’s World Famous Fried Chicken is set to open in Spring 2016 at 1065 W. Magnolia Ave. Known for its spicy recipe, the 3,720-squarefoot restaurant opened its first location in Tennessee nearly 60 years ago. Sides include the classics like potato salad, beans and cole slaw. All are made in-house daily, as are the restaurant’s pies.
An Austin bike shop has expanded to Fort Worth. Mellow Johnny’s will be located at Clearfork’s Trailhead Cycling and Fitness Center. In addition to a showroom full of road, mountain, hybrid and children’s bikes, Mellow Johnny’s offers lifestyle apparent and will operate and manage the cycling center at The Trailhead.
Stage West’s co-producer and artistic director, Jim Covault, who served the theater for 35 years, has announced his retirement. Covault will continue to contributor as a director or actor but will no longer be in a leadership role.
—FWTX Staff
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new Chief in Cowtown
The CiTy of forT WorTh WelComed iTs firsT AfriCAnAmeriCAn poliCe Chief, Joel fiTzgerAld, To The TeAm in oCTober. Fitzgerald, who has more than 20 years of experience, is a graduate of the Harvard University Senior Executives in State and Local Government Program, the FBI National Academy-Law Enforcement
making an impression
The Kimbell ArT museum recently purchased Alfred Sisley’s The Kitchen Garden, an early impressionist landscaped painted in 1872.
“More than any other work in the museum, Kitchen Garden reflects the
Executive Development Seminar Program, DEA-Drug Unit Commanders Academy, Northwestern University School of Police Staff and Command and the Police Executive Research Forum and holds a doctorate and master’s in business administration.
He was chosen as Fort Worth’s new chief over five finalists in the city’s nine-month search. His leadership style is to encourage participation and promote transparency.
“It’s about being part of the community,” Fitzgerald said. “The community needs to see [police] as a resource, as partners.”
I don’t want kids to run away when they see a police officer, Fitzgerald said. “We are there to walk kids through some tough times in their lives. We shouldn’t be viewed as the occupying force that makes you run away when we pull up on the corner,” he said.
Fitzgerald, previously police chief in Allentown, Pa. for two years, a city of roughly 120,000 people, said he’s looking forward to the challenge that this new position will bring him.
City Manager David Cooke made the
impressionists’ fascination for bright chromatic painting,” said Lee. “In its seemingly random, every day, domestic subject, it adds a new dimension to the mix of themes represented in our holdings. And in its evocation of a country garden beneath an almost cloudless garden beneath an almost cloudless summer sky, the painting now ranks among the most joyful in the museum’s collection.”
Alfred Sisley’s oil painting The Kitchen Garden, originally titled Flower Garden, entered Paul Durand-Ruel’s collection in 1909. It was purchased in July at an auction in London for $3,481,101.
“This brings so much dimension to our collection. It’s got everything you want in a classic impressionist landscape of the 1870s,” Lee said. “I think it will be a real crowd pleaser.”
The painting illustrates a garden full
official decision to hire Fitzgerald and reported that he will begin with an annual salary of $205,000. He will be reporting directly to Assistant City Manager Valerie Washington.
“Chief Fitzgerald will be a dynamic asset to Fort Worth,” Cooke said. “He brings to our city a vast amount of experience, knowledge and service in the field, along with his passion for serving and protecting our communities.”
Prior to Allentown, he was police chief in Missouri City, Texas, for four years and won numerous awards for community policing.
Fort Worth Mayor Betsy Price admires his 2010 NAACP award in community policing. “His emphasis on community policing was one of the reasons he was chosen as our next chief,” Price said. “He also knows there are issues to be faced and changes to be made.”
“We can avoid some of the pitfalls that some of the other cities have seen by just having better relationships with members of the community,” Fitzgerald said when discussing the recent controversial police shootings around the country.
—Brianna Kessler
of flowers and vegetables accompanied by a gardener’s green house and shed in an ordinary backyard behind a suburban residence.
It seems as if, Sisley painted this inside his house while looking out his own window. In fact Sisley’s father manufactured artificial silk flowers, and he spent most of his working career in small towns along the French rivers Seine and Loing.
While attending art school in Paris, Sisley met Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Frederic Bazille and Claude Monet, who later introduced him to Durand-Ruel’s in 1872 when he created The Kitchen Garden.
“It is from the high point of Sisley’s career and one of his greatest landscapes,” said Lee. “It will bring a lot of light and color into our galleries. —Brianna Kessler
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Jeremy Enlow, a highly lauded local photographer, unveils his inaugural photography book, Cowboys of the Waggoner Ranch, on Nov. 1. To learn more, turn to page 30.
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powdered Volcano
If you were a snowflake descending over the mountains of Japan’s northern island of Hokkaido, then you would be one of the world’s finest snowflakes.
| by Kyle Whitecotton |
The reason for your greatness is your conception, which would have begun as frigid winds from the plains of Siberia met the moist currents over the Sea of Japan. From the earliest days of your infancy, you and your snowy cohort would soar over a volcanic landscape, longing to settle somewhere near the slopes of Niseko Annupuri. Likewise, if you were a skier, looking to carve turns on supreme international piste buried beneath world-renowned powder snow, then you too would ride the wind for Hokkaido and dream of an assemblage of ski resorts known as Niseko United.
Mother Nature delivers her famous powder snow in incredible amounts each year to this legendary Japanese resort. In fact she blankets Niseko with 700 inches of snow each year—more of the white, fluffy stuff than most North American resorts. And most of that comes during December and January when Colorado resorts are still awaiting the big spring storms to dump. Ok, so you’ve been first chair on a powder day at Alta, gone offpiste in Steamboat’s Champagne powder, and cruised the likes of Mammoth in the wake of a big storm; still, you’ll never be a real powder hound until you’ve skied Niseko’s light and dry powder snow.
The mountain of Niseko Annupuri, part of the Niseko Volcanic Group, boasts 3,000 feet of vertical elevation along with a rich variety of terrain for all skiing appetites. Whether you prefer miles of wideopen runs that meander the mountainside for days or you favor the steep and deep and dense tree runs, Niseko United is the place to be when the snow falls.
Four major resorts span the southeastern side of the mountain and congregate at the top for easy access. An all-mountain lift pass allows for unlimited roaming throughout Niseko United’s over 2,000 acres of skiable terrain, including 60 runs, 30 miles of groomed slopes, 29 lifts and gondolas, and 9 gates to nearly 20 square miles of unmarked backcountry.
Grand Hirafu, the historic heart of the resort, is the largest of the four resorts
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and the place to be for après ski. Twelve ski lifts provide access to a treasury of powder stashes and steeps that will challenge even expert skiers. Night skiing at Grand Hirafu means you can experience fresh powder after hours, but with a sizeable town area full of shops, restaurants and nightlife, you might find it difficult to remain in your ski boots for long. Hirafu Town at the base of Grand Hirafu is the most popular and most convenient base for lodging and entertainment at Niseko.
Hanazono Resort, part of Grand Hirafu, has terrain for all including cruisers, tree runs and giant off-piste areas. Backcountry skiers will enjoy the untouched acres of deep powder snow that neighbor Hanazono. Entrance gates along the boundary give skiers free access to this virtual powder playground. Hanazono’s claim to fame, though, is its three distinct terrain parks, which comprise the largest freestyle park offering on the island of Hokkaido.
Annupuri, on the far west side of the mountain, is one of the smallest of Niseko’s resorts but tends to be the most serene and relaxed as a result. One gondola and four short lifts access a collection of not-too-steep groomers and plenty of intermediate powder runs. Annupuri Village offers an intimate assortment of coffee shops, restaurants and natural onsens (Japanese hot springs), while some of the best lodging options on the entire mountain are the village’s beautiful mountain chalets.
Nestled between Annupuri and Grand Hirafu is Niseko Village. Beginner and intermediate skiers will enjoy the groomed runs and easy terrain at Niseko Village as well as the mountain’s
beginner lifts at the bottom. Niseko Village Snow School offers internationally certified multi-lingual instruction, so there’s no need to be an expert to ride the powder. But Niseko Village is not all bunny slopes; advanced skiers who venture up the mountain will experience some of the mountain’s steepest runs.
Backcountry skiing is a big part of the Niseko culture, so make time to leave the lift lines behind and join the likes of Black Diamond Tours. Here you’ll join an experienced guide and set your course through massive, untouched powder fields, down narrow chutes, and over breathtaking cliff drops and bottomless glades that fill the rugged Hokkaido landscape. You can also join the Hokkaido Backcountry Club for unmatched helicopter access on the exclusive Shiribetsu-Dake volcano, or hit up the Niseko Adventure Center for some private cat skiing far from the busy trails of Niseko’s resorts. And for a real hair-raising adventure, join Niseko Xtreme Tours and climb to the top of nearby Mount Yotei—known as the Mount Fuji of Hokkaido—to ski the bowl-shaped crater of this massive volcano.
Niseko is blanketed with 700 inches of snow each year—more of the white, fluffy stuff than most North American resorts.
Niseko’s vast wilderness surroundings provide a wealth of activities off the slopes too. Snowmobile through forests of kneedeep powder, explore the scenic country side in a pair of snowshoes, ride horseback through snowy trails, or plant yourself in a snow raft for a high-speed thrill. When skiing has taken its toll on your muscles or you just want to relax, Niseko’s fifteen local onsens are waiting. Throughout the area, these naturally occurring volcanic hot springs can be found in the higher-end hotels or more casual day spas. However, the best hot springs for winter visitors are the outdoor rotenburos, which mix the serenity of a snowy landscape with the mineral-rich water that pours in from deep underground.
For the longest time, Niseko’s pristine powder was a well-kept secret in Japan. In the 1990s, though, the secret got out and spread throughout the world. With its rapidly growing popularity over the last few years, Niseko United has seen a large number of foreign visitors with the greatest number arriving from Australia. Due to such popularity from outside of Japan, Niseko has become one of the most accessible and welcoming collections of resorts for foreign visitors. So join the crowds this ski season at any and all of Niseko’s resorts. There will be plenty of downhill available, and Mother Nature will be sure to serve up more than enough snow and adventure to go around.
COWBOYS
of the Waggoner Ranch
PHOTOGRAPHY BY JEREMY ENLOW
Text
by
Jan Nichols Batts
cowboys of the waggoner ranch
Fort Worth photographer’s book debut ships Nov. 1.
| by gail bennison |
“There was a Time when The chink-a-chink of spurs was immediaTely idenTifiable, The creak of a saddle an ordinary Thing, and a man wasn’T worTh much in a prac Tical sense if he couldn’T Throw a rope . . . Being a cowboy was hard work that paid twelve dollars a month or twenty calves a year if you worked for Dan and Tom Waggoner.” – Cowboys of the Waggoner Ranch
Jeremy Enlow, a highly lauded advertising, media and fine arts
photographer based in Fort Worth, unveils his inaugural photography book, Cowboys of the Waggoner Ranch on Nov. 1.
Now available for online presale, the limited edition book gives an exclusive behindthe-scenes look into the Cow Camp operation behind the reversed triple D brand of the legendary Waggoner Ranch, the largest ranch in the United States under one fence.
Enlow partnered with writer Jan Nichols Batts, a native Texan who started her professional career when she was 14 years old as a reporter for The Abilene Reporter-News.
Being immersed with the cowboys for days at a time was both eye-opening and mouth-closing, Enlow said. “Whether it rains, sleets or snows, the cowboys are always working.”
“Some people think of the cowboy as a half-mythological folk hero, just a symbol of the American West,” said Helen Willingham, joint owner of the Waggoner Ranch. “The Waggoner Cowboys are real people. They are essential to the daily operation and success of this outfit. They are proud to ride for the 3D brand. Our cowboys have been a vital cog in the wheel of Waggoner success for many years. The pride they have in this organization is evidenced by the hard work they put in day after day, preserving a very special way of life.”
Enlow self-published the hardcover Cowboys of the Waggoner Ranch, which was printed in Fort Worth by Four Color Press on 100# glossy stock. Paradigm Creative, also from Fort Worth, designed the book.
“Most books are printed in China due to cost savings,” Enlow said. “I felt this book about Texans, in Texas, should be printed right here in Fort Worth. The Waggoner Ranch has such a deep history with the City of Fort Worth I’m glad we were able to keep everything local. With the ranch for sale, the new owners could divide the ranch and this way of life for the cowboys would disappear. I wanted to document this way of life for my kids and future generations.”
A portion of the proceeds from the sale of the book will be donated to The Waggoner Ranch Cowboys Fund.
To learn more about ordering select limited fine art prints from this book, visit jeremyenlow.com. To learn more about the book, visit waggonercowboys.com.
An extended version of this article, including historical information and numerous stunning images from Enlow’s book will be online at fwtx.com on Nov. 27.
HOMETOWN HEROES
Presented by TXO
Sonny Burgess
Director of Clinical Performing Arts, Recording Studio, Child Life Zone, Cook Children’s Medical Center
Sonny Burgess, CMA Artist Winner and Texas Country Music Hall of Famer, helped start the first-of-its-kind recording studio in a children’s hospital. Now he spends his time there as full time director, helping them to record music and audio in the Child Life Zone, a state-of-the-art space designed to meet the special needs of the kids at Cook Children’s who are dealing with serious illnesses. Sonny and his team are there for the patients and their families “at all cost through music that includes writing songs, teaching them to play instruments, and recording the songs they write.” He says, “Sometimes it’s just a distraction by their playing the drums, piano, ukulele, fiddle, or singing.” Born and raised in Cleburne, Texas, Sonny has recently received the Humanitarian Award from the Texas Regional Radio & Music Association and performed the Grand Old Opry, but he says, “The greatest honor is to be a part of the Cook Children’s family. These awards or honors are very special to me and were only made possible because of someone else. My greatest achievement is to have the opportunity to work with the patients at Cook Children’s, which for them for the most part are under the worse circumstances.
Sonny says his greatest personal achievement is “to get to do exactly what I was meant to be doing, working with these kiddos through music and hopefully putting a smile on their faces.”
TXO chases oil throughout North America, but we proudly call Fort Worth our home. So to us, Fort Worth is not just where we work; it’s a place we love. TXO’s pledge to be a good corporate neighbor is one we take seriously and look forward to growing through initiatives like sponsoring Child Life Zone and also by supporting other community events. TXO’s philanthropic endeavors make a significant difference to numerous organizations, through community development, social services, health and medical causes and education. To learn more, visit our website at www.txo.com facebook.com/TXOLLC twitter @TXO_LLC
laura Wilson’s That Day: Pictures in the American West
| by Jocelyn tatum |
Underneath their pretty makeup, curled hair and sparkling costumes, the trick riders have bruised and muscular bodies. Although they make their horseback tricks at the Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo seem easy and elegant, mishaps happen daily during practice. Photographer Laura Wilson captures this singular courage and independence, and the many layers of people like this, in her exhibit, That Day: Pictures in the American West at the Amon Carter Museum of American Art, which will be on view through Feb. 14, 2016.
“I took these pictures of the West over a 35-year period. I am drawn to people who live in an enclosed world,” Wilson said.
She brings to light the variety of communities of the American West and links human nature across the spectrum while rejecting the romantic American ideal of our country as a melting pot. Subjects like the Hutterites, trick riders, cowboys, six-man football teams and cock fighters coexist with few transactions with others.
“I don’t mean to say one way of life is better than another but merely to say that my wish, as Eudora Welty wrote, ‘would be not to point a finger in judgment but to part a curtain, that invisible shadow that falls between people, the veil of indifference to each other’s presence, each other’s wonder, each other’s human plight,’” Laura Wilson said in a talk at the museum, Oct. 1. It is something she wrote down years ago.
Her career started before she was the famous portrait photographer Richard Avedon’s assistant more than 30 years ago. When the Amon Carter commissioned Avedon to take portraits in the American West, Wilson was the gentle and charming soul who coaxed subjects to sit for Avedon. But as a mentor, he reinforced her already innate skills to connect with subjects she photographs. She also remembers a self-portrait she completed long before she worked with Avedon that “presaged” her latter work over the years. She had déjàs vu when she saw one he completed that was similarly as unforgiving as hers.
“They are both romantics of the American West. He [Avedon] focused on the person. She is more interested in the broader encounter. The detail in the print is less important to her than the general ambiance,” John Rohrbach, Amon Carter Museum of American Art’s senior curator of photographs, said.
How Wilson decides who she will photograph depends on the person’s face. She said Avedon reinforced her choice of the subject who must be able to “hold the wall.”
“I think it is looking for the truth of a person. It is the face that reveals something about life and living that interests me. It isn’t the generally accepted person who is handsome or beautiful. It is the person’s face that reveals something about the complexity of human beings,” Wilson said.
On an afternoon in early October, a few security guards and docents at the museum prepared for an evening of tours after Laura Wilson spoke. They discussed the faces in the exhibit and which ones they thought are the most powerful. Each had a different face that grabbed them and pulled them into the encounter. Not one agrees on the same photograph.
“I think we learn about ourselves by looking at people who are different. By seeing different lifestyles and cultures confirms other existences and other ways of living. If we are open to that variety, we may get fresh ideas of how we are to live ourselves,” Rohrbach said.
Wilson feels at home at the Amon Carter. She first saw the museum in 1966 as a young woman and has a “strong sense of nostalgia” when she steps on that porch on the hill and looks at the view of downtown.
“I really love the Amon Carter — its location, its architecture and working with John Rohrbach and Andrew Walker,” Wilson said.
Photo by: Kimberly Wylie Photography
Thomas Clements, III
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What’s in Our Milk?
To drink milk or not to drink milk? Raw or pasteurized? Those are the questions everyone is asking, and like most societal debates, there is not one affirmative answer.
| by Jocelyn Tatum |
The caMps are divided, and The U.s. and GreaT BriTain are The feW places Where peOple drink Milk pasT TOddlerhOOd.
I spoke with two Fort Worth nutritionists, Dabney Poorter and Danae Fenti, to find out what exactly we are drinking. Let’s start with the milk available in U.S. grocery stores, which is pasteurized. Poorter said milk is naturally full of vitamins like thiamin, riboflavin and vitamin B12, and small amounts of niacin, pantothenic acid, vitamin B6, vitamin C and foliate. It also has bacteria (mostly good) and enzymes that aid in the digestion of milk. Fenti said our gut is its own little ecosystem, and these things help it thrive.
In an attempt to make milk safer, it is boiled and then cooled, also known as pasteurization, to kill most bacteria and make most enzymes inactive. Fenti said the process actually gets rid of the good fat, vitamins and natural calcium. It is then fortified by synthetic calcium and Vitamin D.
“It is not helping people but causing a deficiency in calcium,” Fenti said. “In pasteurized milk, they fortify it with vitamin D because it is stripped, but it is synthetic so the body doesn’t know what to do with it.”
She said pasteurized milk also has a lot of growth hormones to increase milk production in cows and antibiotics to keep cows infection-free in unhealthy and close living quarters. Both chemi-
cals make their way into the milk. We just don’t know how much. The New York Times reported in 2011 that federal inspectors with the Food and Drug Administration found illegal amounts of antibiotics in older dairy cows. Worried about how much of those medicines and other chemicals were getting into consumers’ milk, the F.D.A. attempted testing, but the dairy industry fought back.
The U.S. dairy industry is powerful and wealthy. Its aggressive advertising campaign has inundated us for years. You are probably familiar with the “Got Milk?” ads making claims of stronger bones and beauty because of the vitamin D and calcium. We see beautiful celebrities in all the magazine ads posing with a milk mustache, but studies tell a different story.
Another New York Times’ article by its Upshot columnist Aaron E. Carroll points to recent scientific research in his 2014 article proving milk not only doesn’t decrease the risk of bone fractures in both men and women, but also increased in women. It also increased overall health risks for both men and women.
Fenti said people don’t have to drink milk because many hearty greens like kale, spinach or Swiss chard are packed with calcium. She drinks raw goat’s milk as well. She even makes a funny point: Cows have four stomachs and their milk is produced for calves that also have four stomachs. People don’t have four stomachs.
fwliving cooking
Recipes and entertaining ideas that make friends and family prefer dining in to going out
This month Nancy shares recipes for using Thanksgiving leftovers for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
gobbling up turkey day leftovers
When I was fIrst marrIed, I learned pretty quIckly that my sweetIe dIdn't lIke leftovers. Well, here's my simple theory about why folks don't like leftovers. They don't eat them because whoever reheated them didn't know how or didn't take the time to do it right. Pretty simple. And if it didn't taste so great when it was fresh, it will never taste better reheated. So that may also be the case for some of you.
So here are a few simple rules to make leftovers taste as good and sometimes better than when they were first made. (And for the record, my sweetie now loves leftovers.)
1. Never reheat anything with a crust or anything that's been fried in the microwave. Why? It gets soggy. Use the broiler, especially for fried food. Or the oven. But I do prefer the broiler.
2. Always reheat already-cooked food slow and low. It keeps it from getting mushy and overcooked.
3. Add liquids like milk, water, chicken stock or wine to moisten and enhance the flavor of reheated casseroles, pasta dishes, and mashed potatoes.
4. For any meat that's a bit dry the next day, slice it very thin and make a stir-fry, make a hot cheesy sandwich or panini, or warm the slices, top with some balsamic or soy sauce and add to a nice big salad.
5. Reheat soup made on the stove in a pan on the stove. Don't use the microwave. Add a little water if needed.
6. Bon Appétit says to reheat pizza in a hot covered skillet for three to four minutes. I haven't tried this yet, so someone let me know how it works.
And if it's Thanksgiving leftovers in your fridge, there are entire books written about what to do with all those veggies, casseroles, potatoes, turkey legs and pie. Here are three recipes for Turkey Day leftovers that your entire family will love. One for breakfast,
lunch and dinner. You’ll never throw leftovers away again.
Breakfast
potato pancake BenedIct wIth poached eggs and cranBerry
• 4 English muffin halves
• 4 eggs, poached
• 4 potato pancakes (recipe below)
• 1 can Ocean Spray Whole Berry Cranberry Sauce
To make the potato pancakes:
• 2 C leftover mashed potatoes
• 1/4 C finely chopped onion
• 1/2 C Italian Bread Crumbs, plus extra for rolling in before frying
• 1 egg
• Salt and pepper if needed (stuffing and potatoes may already be seasoned enough so be careful with seasoning)
• 1/2 C vegetable oil for frying
• 1 T butter for frying
Simmer the cranberry sauce in a small pan about 30 minutes on low until thickened and let cool. Set aside.
make the potato pancakes:
In a large bowl, mix potatoes, onion, breadcrumbs and egg. Mix well and form into patties. Heat oil and butter in a skillet, add potato pancakes and fry about 3 minutes per side or until golden brown.
Poach 4 eggs.
To assemble: Toast the English muffins. Top each with warm potato pancake, a poached egg and a dollop of cranberry sauce on top or on the side. Absolutely delicious! Serves 4.
| by nancy farrar, chef Impersonator | photography by alex lepe |
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LUNCH
TUrkey, Brie aNd CraNBerry QUesadiLL as
• 4 flour tortillas
• butter
• 1 C leftover turkey, chopped (smoked turkey is delicious in these, but traditional is great too)
• 4 oz. Brie cheese, sliced thin enough to melt easily
• 1 package dried cranberries (or any cranberry sauce you have leftover)
• Crème fraiche
Butter one side of a flour tortilla. Place butter side down into a hot skillet. Top with 2-3 slices of brie. Add some chopped turkey on top of the brie. Then top the turkey with about 10 - 15 cranberries. Cook on medium low heat until cheese melts. Fold in half and cook another minute or until golden brown. Flip the folded quesadilla once and cook for another minute. Remove from pan. Slice into 3 sections with a pizza cutter. Top with a dollop of crème fraiche and a cranberry and serve. Repeat all above steps with remaining tortillas. Serves 4.
diNNer
TUrkey CroQUeTTes
• 4 C chopped turkey (smoked turkey tastes delicious in these)
• 2 C leftover stuffing
• 2 C leftover mashed potatoes
• 3 eggs, beaten
• 2 C Italian breadcrumbs
• Pam cooking spray
Gravy:
• 1 C leftover turkey gravy
• small amount of milk if gravy is too thick
• 1 C frozen peas, defrosted
• salt and pepper to taste
Heat all ingredients together and keep warm.
Mix turkey, stuffing and mashed potatoes together and roll a small baseball sized amount into a cone shape. (You can also roll into a burger patty shape or log shape if you prefer.) Dip each croquette in the egg wash and then coat all over with the breadcrumbs. Spray each croquette with Pam cooking spray to aid in browning. (You can also roll into melted butter if you prefer.) Bake in a 450-degree oven for 15 - 20 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from oven. Top with gravy and serve. You can also fry these if desired. Crispier when fried. If you fry them, you won’t need the Pam. Serve with mashed potatoes and a nice green salad. Makes 12.
Be sure to watch my video How to Carve the Thanksgiving Turkey at fwtx.com.
A special thanks to Central Market for providing the groceries for all my columns and videos.
Above: Turkey, Brie and Cranberry
Quesadillas are a great alternative to leftover turkey sandwiches.
Here: Nancy's Turkey Croquettes
From the Rodeo to the Runway
Meredith Ray, owner/designer of Meredith Ray Handbags, is the quintessential blend of Fort Worth’s “Cowboys and Culture” lifestyle. Growing up as a competitive rodeo rider, her roots are deeply ingrained in the Texas way of life. However, after graduating with a degree in Marketing from the University of Texas at Arlington, Meredith set her sights on new kind of competition – the world of fashion. I sat down with Meredith to discuss how she got her start and what’s next for the Fort Worth-based fashion brand.
| by Holland Sanders |
Describe your brand. Very minimalistic designs that are clean and classic. It’s a pure esthetic that is truly a timeless piece that you can have for a lifetime. I use exotic skins as a way to tell a story of simple elegance that is fashionable but classic. Colors and faux furs are selected to help make each bag special and stand out.
How many designs are currently in your Fall 2015 collection? My current collection includes four purses – two crocodile clutches and two ostrich handbags – plus a new men’s wallet design. One of my favorite designs of the season takes the classic ostrich bag and adds a faux rabbit fur panel perfect for the fall mixed material trend.
Meredith Ray, Owner/Designer
Meredith Ray Handbags
How did you decide to use exotic leathers as your primary material for Meredith Ray Handbags? I ride horses competitively for the rodeo circuit, and it is a big thing for women to have specialty saddles and bridles for their horse using exotic leathers. I began researching and purchasing items for my own horse for competitions. After seeing how beautiful they were, I got inspired to do something amazing.
Where do you source your specialty materials? The crocodile skins are from South America, and the ostrich is from South Africa. The products themselves are designed by me in Fort Worth and manufactured in Sol, Korea.
Where are your handbags available for purchase? Three Fort Worth boutiques currently carry my Fall 2015 line (Onslows, You are Here, & Hulla B’Lu). Products are also available online for purchase at meredithray.com.
What does the future look like for Meredith Ray Handbags? I would love to expand the leather to include python and one or two other leathers. It’s also my plan to introduce two – three styles every season to build both the production line and a loyal base of customers. I have even given some thought into maybe an expansion into home décor like pillows created with our beautiful leathers.
Tote with the fur panel, $1695 Solid Ostrich Tote, $1,495 Jaclyn, $995 Jenn, $695
15 BEST NEW RESTAURANTS
The last 18 months will officially go down as the era of the brew-pub/tap-house, with far too many openings in that genre to count. Certain parts of town are more prone to this than others – West 7th, for instance, welcomed World of Beers, Social House and the Trinity River Tap House within weeks of each other. It seems that if you have anything under 30-50 taps nowadays…that means you just aren’t trying hard enough! Sarcasm aside, this format is ever-popular, and many of the new entries do have interesting menus to accompany their vast selection of brews, but we simply couldn’t fit all of them on this list.
Instead, our list of Fort Worth’s best new restaurants covers many more bases. What really stands out is the variety of styles and cuisines entering our market this year. They didn’t miss a beat, from well-designed interior layouts and ambience to carefully crafted menus, there is something new for everyone.
| by Courtney Dabney | photography by Alex Lepe |
Mash’d
2948 Crockett St. • 817.882.6723 • mashd.com
Moonshine used to be reserved for the shirtless set (or at least those with one overall button missing), but now it is a staple on nearly every chic cocktail menu. Partners David Kazarian and Jay Clark spotted the trend and got out in front of it. The drink list at Mash’d begins with moonshine-centric recipes, and menu items either include a dash of moonshine or else they are meant to be the perfect complement to it.
Why moonshine? It is the only original American spirit, popularized during the desperate days of prohibition. Plus, it seems, everything old is new again. Moonshine has a distinctly American heritage and history that Mash’d was borne to highlight. Kazarian says, “Every aspect of Mash’d is about fostering that rebellious American spirit.” Bootleg Ribs are stacked neatly and served glistening with moonshine barbecue sauce. The Shank is another of their most popular dishes. It is a bone-in lamb shank soaked in ’shine and wine and then slowly braised until tender. It is served with roasted veggies and lemon rice with preserved lemon vinaigrette.
Almost hidden, just down the strip from the Squire Shop, is a charming new find that opened in mid-July. Owner Katie Schma (pronounced Shmay) is a native of Berkley, Calif., and her love of market-fresh cooking and from-scratch baked goods is prominently on display. Upon entering, diners are confronted with a row of tantalizing glass cases of take-home options, as well as a unique dessert selection. Schma says, “I want Local Foods Kitchen to be a neighborhood place, where people can stop in any time of day.”
Breakfast is served until 11 a.m. with fresh granola, healthy smoothies and hand-held options. Lunchtime is bustling with new classics like the Hulen Wedge topped with praline bacon, pecans and blue cheese, or the creamy and crunchy Egg ‘n Smoked Bacon Sandwich on sourdough bread. For dinner, choose something from the case like Ruby Red Trout topped with tomato and almonds and lemon caper aioli to heat at home. Don’t forget dessert…Blum’s Crunch Cake is like nothing else − one of Schma’s childhood memories, and the Praline Crackers are addictive with their rich, burnt sugar flavor.
Chef Ben Merritt pounced on the location vacated by the short-lived 24 Plates. He plans to become a “fixture” on that far end of Magnolia Avenue. The casual atmosphere is part “mid-scale” dining and part relaxed lounge. The intention is for locals to kick their feet up and stay a while. Brunch has been a big hit so far with Chicken and Waffles featuring rosemary scented waffles and chipotle maple syrup.
The shareable appetizers go perfectly with Fixture’s thoughtfully designed cocktail menu, and the patio just beyond the expansive bar area is hopping every Thursday with a live band. Merritt has some notable items that patrons return for again and again. You’ve no doubt heard about the Texas Beet Fries, which are fried, rough-cut red beets served with a spicy aioli sauce and a pepita chili limon mix for dipping or the rich and creamy Truffle Mac and Cheese with bold notes of black truffle oil, garlic and a Manchego cheese sauce. Most tables will be sporting one or the other − and for very good reason.
Heim BarBeque
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The only thing you don’t want to see at Heim Barbeque food truck is a sign declaring “Sold Out!” That is why folks stake their place in line starting around 8 a.m. most Saturdays. There is a very limited quantity available, and once they count off how many guests they can accommodate, Emma Heim hands the last guy guaranteed of scoring a meal the dreaded “End of the Line” sign as fair warning to those who follow. Travis and Emma Heim are currently building a 1,000-gallon smoker, which will triple their output in the very near future.
Travis Heim has been cooking barbecue since he was 12 years old; then two years ago he inherited a smoker from his uncle. With less than $100 in their bank account, the Heims opened for business on Feb. 21. Travis says, “My style is central Texas, and I use post oak in the smoker. There are no thermometers. It is all achieved by smell and feel.” Famous for their Bacon Burnt Ends, Travis cures Duroc pork belly and rubs it with spices and brown sugar and then smokes the bacon until chewy and candy-like. The brisket and pulled pork are equally amazing with salty black edges and red smoke rings. I am also a huge fan of the tender pork ribs and sauce, which is a thin, sweet, vinegar recipe with just enough heat at the back. Keep a lookout for a brick-and-mortar location in the future.
La PerLa negra
910 Houston St. • 817.882.8108 • lpnegra.com
The Flatiron District of downtown is now home to La Perla Negra. The Three Musketeers that spawned this bistro, with its distinctively South American flavor, may seem like an unexpected trio: Ramiro Ramirez of Salsa Limon, Andrew De La Torre formerly of Embargo and Imran Khan of both The Lunch Box and the Black Rooster Bakery, but they are all good friends and creative partners.
The Mezcal and specialty tequila bar features a stylish small plates menu. Ramirez says, “Basically it is a vast tequila bar, which also has a small and clever kitchen. We wanted to attract the lunch crowd with our sandwiches, as well as have some tasty small plates for our tequila drinkers.” The ceviches you will find on the menu are Peruvian style. Ramirez actually learned the recipes on a culinary expedition to Peru, which boasts a surprisingly large Japanese immigrant population, adding complexity to their dishes. Each of the “tiger’s milk” lime-based marinades (which “cooks” or technically “sears” the raw fish) are very balanced and not spicy, making them the perfect complement to the tequila list, which offers tasting notes just like a wine list.
Kin Kin Urban Thai
2801 W. 7th St. • 817.984.1363 • kinkinurbanthai.com
When Chef Eddy opened his newest brand, Kin Kin Urban Thai on West 7th, plans were already underway to dot the map with multiple locations. The Oak Lawn restaurant is now up and running. Another location in Dallas, at Preston and Forest, will open next, followed by a location in the CityLine area of Richardson. Why not? Kin Kin is a winning formula. It is a sleek and urban space, offering updated Thai creations alongside some of the most authentic and traditional Thai cuisine available anywhere, and all are very reasonably priced.
Chef Eddy traveled to Thailand in September on a research trip to make sure he’s incorporating the most current trends on his menu. Simply put...Chef Thretipthuangsin is the Stephen Pyles of Thai cuisine, so adept and fluent with his ingredients and techniques that he can make his menus equally accessible and interesting at the same time. Some of the updated menu items show a sense of humor like the Kin Kin Burger wrapped in rice patties instead of a bun. But the original Thai Specialties incorporating the best ingredients are beautifully balanced, and the coconut milk-based curries with bold Thai basil will have you licking your plate.
HorsesHoe Hill Café
204 W. Exchange Ave. • 817.882.6405
horseshoehillcafe.com
Homegrown celebrity chef, Grady Spears, took aim at one of the most iconic hills in Northside this year − Horseshoe Hill. That is where you will find his newest restaurant featuring updated takes on classic cowboy cuisine. At the core of the menu is his ever-popular crispy chicken fried steak. You can have it served up five different ways including: the Cowboy Way with peppered cream gravy, the Vaquero Way with an Ancho cheese enchilada on the side, the Farmer’s Way with chili gravy and a fried egg, Matt’s Way with a slightly sweet chili con carne and queso blanco sauce, or the Frontera Way with cheese chili relleno.
The snug interior with its time-worn atmosphere offers counter order and table service. Lines form early. Be patient, it is worth the wait. If you are not in the mood for a chicken fried steak, there are other equally impressive items like aged ribeye steaks or roasted chicken with green chile cheese grits, and Spears has also recently added Cabrito (goat) Tacos to the menu. From the wood planked front porch with a view down the historic Horseshoe Hill, there is no translation required for tourists. It is the perfect fit for the Stockyards and a welcome return to town for Chef Spears.
Gino Rojas and family have kept us on a roller coaster ride of regret recently. When they first announced that they were closing the beloved Revolver Taco Lounge on West 7th and moving to Deep Ellum at the end of June, the sadness set in. Then they decided to stick it out until the end of December, which had fans of their authentic Mexico City style fare rejoicing, if only momentarily.
But all the while, their second outpost, located off Jacksboro Highway, has been drawing a crowd during their very limited business hours (only open on the weekends) and especially with the “you never know exactly what you will find on the menu” brunches. Housed in a former home turned gambling parlor turned elaborate party venue, Campestre Chula Vista serves up the same delicious food that Revolver Taco Lounge first addicted us to, utilizing age-old techniques and recipes. The patio space, complete with waterfall and lofty view, is a worthy backdrop to the slow-cooked guisados, smoky moles and authentic menudos that you will not find anywhere else.
Pho District
2401 W. 7th St. • 817.862.9988 • phodistrict.com
Kenzo Tran of Piranha Killer Sushi opened Pho District a little over a year ago. Here he features Vietnamese street food like the increasingly popular Pho soup bowls, Vermicelli noodle bowls and hand-held Bahn-mi sandwiches just like you would find on the streets of Vietnam. His menu also serves the vegan and gluten-free crowd amply. Expect plenty of traditional fresh lettuces, bean sprouts, shredded carrots and cilantro with most items. The space is airy with a two-story loft ceiling and is minimally modern and Zen.
Tran’s family has a Pho restaurant in Vietnam, so this cuisine is right in his wheelhouse. At Pho District, they cook the soup broth the traditional way, overnight, so the bone marrow actually dissolves into the liquid. You cannot replicate this flavor any other way. Pho seems to be popping up everywhere these days, but not all Pho is created equal; the freshest ingredients and flavorful soup base make all the difference. With an enticing covered patio for sipping cocktails and sampling from the shared plate items on the menu, it is also the perfect spot to meet friends after work, and the lunch-time crowd packs the house in search of its quick and healthy menu.
Righteous Foods
3405 W. 7th St. • 817.850.9996 • eatrighteously.com
Lanny Lancarte turned over a new leaf last year, and we are all the better for it. Well-known for his culinary creativity, Chef Lancarte took on the challenge of making the trendy vegetarian, whole-foods and organic movement into something it has never been before – sexy! Proving that you don’t have to have ear-gauges and awkwardly placed piercings to care about what you put into your body, his new creations are exactly as he claims, “a healthy dose of friggin’ awesome.” He even has a Retox cocktail menu featuring fresh juices and only organic spirits. The gleaming juice bar looks like it was plucked from a European café, and the dining room is cozy with pops of carrot orange and leafy greens.
It is not only healthy dining, it is accessible luxury. You could hardly collect the pricier all-natural and organic ingredients on his menu for much less than eating them at Righteous Foods. Lancarte says, “I think Fort Worth was more than eager to have a spot where they could find responsibly sourced ingredients and healthful cuisine available all day long. From the moment we opened our doors, we have developed a large following. New diners keep coming in to check us out.”
Texas Bleu sTeakhouse
124 S. Main St. • 817.431.5188 • texasbleu.com
Texas Bleu Steakhouse takes the farm-to-table movement to the next level. Under the creative talent of Chef Erin Miller, a fourth generation chef, Texas Bleu took painstaking efforts before opening to visit local farms and farmers' markets and taste test locally brewed beers. Everything is made from scratch, and people are taking notice in a big way.
Many folks were disappointed when Zambrano's Wine Cellar in downtown Fort Worth closed after a seven-year run, but owner Ceferino Zambrano can now be found at Texas Bleu as its resident sommelier. Needless to say, the wine list is done right. Known primarily for its stellar steak selection, Texas Bleu has just as tasty seafood and burger options.
The ambience is warm and classy without being stuffy, and Keller residents are elated to have a restaurant of this caliber join its dining scene.
ViVo 53 italian
Famous for their rustic-style pizza with crusty edges and artisanal ingredients, as well as Old-World pasta creations, Vivo 53 has gained a following. The sleek and modern interior boasts bold colors and architecture. Tables and banquettes fan around one central pillar, which houses the woodburning pizza oven. With their Italian Happy Hour spanning from 3 - 6 p.m., it is a tempting environment to meet friends after work for some shared antipasto plates and craft cocktails. The Roasted Bone Marrow served with salsa verde and crunchy crostini or the Fried Artichokes with lemon aioli and pangrattato (toasted bread crumbs) are perennial favorites.
There are plenty of brunches in town, but Vivo 53’s Italian Brunch is something unexpected. Vivo Hash consists of a sunny-side-up egg, potatoes, onions, spicy peppers, fennel sausage, Brussels sprouts and a lemon hollandaise sauce. Also try the brick oven smoked salmon pizza. It is layered with herbed crème fraiche, cold smoked salmon slices, salmon pearls (eggs), a drizzle of Ligurian extra virgin olive oil (from the Italian Riviera), organic chives and fresh lemon.
Vintage grill Weatherford
202 Fort Worth Hwy. • 817.594.3750 • vintagegrillandmuseum. com
Chef Jerrett Joslin has had a busy year, revving his engine and logging plenty of miles keeping an eye on two different restaurants. First, he moved his long-time favorite, the Wild Mushroom, from Weatherford to the Westside. Then he and Tom Moncrief teamed up to open a fun new concept, Vintage Grill and Car Museum across the street from the Weatherford Farmer’s Market.
The repurposed McDavid car dealership is vintage in every respect and the perfect place to peruse Moncrief’s rare collection of classic cars and Joslin’s take on a classic Texas menu. “I enjoy making people happy with great quality food,” Joslin says. From burgers and brews to crab cakes and oysters on the half shell, Vintage Grill dishes up a heaping helping of Americana. The car museum is an impressive display of autos from LBJ’s personal Lincoln convertible that he used to tool around the ranch to one from of the 1930s that was featured in the movie The Godfather and later salvaged from a barn. The Museum is set to expand next spring on adjoining property.
Cannon Chinese KitChen
304 W. Cannon St. • 817.238.3726 • cannonchinesekitchen. com
With Japanese mainstays like Tokyo Café and Shinjuku Station under their belt, owners Jarry Ho and Casey Kha finally went back to their family roots and introduced authentic Chinese to a Pan-Asian weary audience. They say, “In designing the concept, we wanted to reinvent Chinese food from what it has come to be known − into something closer to what we know it to be. We wanted to bring along the experiences from our childhood and incorporate them into updated yet traditional dishes. We love the family-style concept because it represents what you would find on any Chinese dinner table.”
Since first opening Cannon Chinese Kitchen in a stylish bungalow deep in a near Southside neighborhood, they have been slowly expanding the menu. Now alongside favorites like the Sweet and Sour Pork Ribs and Maple Leaf Duck Stir-fry, they have added Cantonese Ginger Steamed Halibut, Szechuan Alaskan Halibut, Smashed Cucumber Salad, Texas Akaushi Beef and Chinese Broccoli to the intriguing mix. That means it’s time for another visit, and don’t forget the slightly sweet and floral Chrysanthemum Panna Cotta for dessert.
Thurber Mingus
4400 White Settlement Road • 817.570.0537 thurbermingus.com
Just down the row from what is sometimes (and from time to time) known as George’s Imported Foods, is a notable new burger/taco joint. Thurber Mingus is a laid-back locavore hangout with road-trip appeal. Décor and tabletops are of the fence-slat variety, and seating is exclusively patio slingback or wooden park bench. That is exactly the vibe Chef Coby Baumann was shooting for. It reminds him of home. Likewise, the menu is an expression of his love for fresh local, almost entirely Texas-sourced ingredients. Every effort is made to present local products. The border-town tacos are wrapped in fresh, tender corn tortillas and filled with house pickled cabbage and onions with tempting meats like ancho braised pork shoulder or lime marinated chicken thighs. The burgers are among the best in town, like the crowd-pleasing Goat Cheese and Bacon Jam or the Grilled Poblano with queso Oaxaca, green onions and house-made cilantro mayo.
Kitchens for a Cause
This year, A Wish With Wings serves up a Kitchens Tour sure to delight food lovers, home cooks, history buffs and anyone who appreciates the art of a well-designed kitchen.
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photography by Alex Lepe
Marguerite and James Arno
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is as unique as the person who cooks in it. Some emphasize a particular time or place, others its utility or ease of use, while some focus more on atmosphere and aesthetics. For many of us, the kitchen is a place for making memories and enjoying the camaraderie of family and friends. For the six TCU-area homeowners who will be showcasing their noteworthy kitchens for charity this month, it’s also an opportunity to share a little piece of home with the community.
The Kitchens Tour returns on Saturday, Nov. 7, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and this year, chefs from Bonnell’s, Grace, Del Frisco’s Double Eagle, FW Market + Table, Melt, MICHAEL'S, McKinley's Bakery, Billy's BBQ, La Piazza, St. Emilion, Chef V, Wild Mushroom, Fort Worth Fudge, Let's Eat and Cuisine for Healing will be cooking up culinary perfection in six historic University West kitchens. The fourth annual tour raises money for A Wish With Wings to continue its mission of granting wishes for local children with life-threatening medical conditions.
Guests will be able to sample gourmet treats, interact with chefs and have the rare chance to tour breathtaking, one-ofa-kind kitchens in six homes on Stadium Drive, nestled southeast of Colonial Country Club.
It’s also a chance to see a little bit of TCU history. In 1929 construction began on Amon G. Carter Stadium, and that same year, a little street known as Edgevale would be renamed Stadium Drive. Less than a year later, the Frogs would play their first game in the new stadium, facing off against the University of Arkansas. Meanwhile, cottages and bungalows began to fill the vacant lots in the University West area in the years that followed.
This year attendees will be able to walk through the threshold of the prestigious Frank Howard and Mary D. Fleming Walsh residence as well as cozy up in a kitchen with a Mrs. Baird pedigree. Here is an exclusive sneak peek at the kitchens that will be open to guests this month.
Anne and John Stella 2328 Stadium Drive The first thing you notice about Anne and John Stella’s kitchen is how bright and airy it is. Several cur-
tainless windows let in an abundance of natural light, and the brightness is further emphasized by the Hampton-style white cabinetry, white subway tile backsplashes and white marble countertops.
“I was not interested in remodeling a kitchen,” Anne explains. The couple had already done three remodels on their last house of 20 years. “We were so fortunate when we bought the house last May that the kitchen was done. It was a huge decision for us buying the house.”
The Colonial Hills house, built in 1930, underwent a complete renovation about 13 years ago, and then the kitchen was updated again cosmetically a couple of years before the Stellas moved in. Anne has a notebook with before and after photos that the former owners made when they renovated the house. The only changes they’ve made since have been to paint, add a small kitchen nook area, and they opened up the wall between the kitchen and the dining room to maximize the dining area’s centralized location to all the living areas.
“Architect Tim Hayes always said if you walk through a room, you’re going to use it,” she says. “And so we do—we use the dining room all the time.”
The kitchen features a Viking stainless steel range and hood and Sub-Zero fridge. Although most of the counters are white marble, the large center island is also stainless steel.
“If I had done it myself, I would have thought the island was way too big, but it works so well for entertaining and in terms of the flow with the stove, sink and fridge,” Anne explains. “The stainless steel top is a saving grace because you can put hot stuff right on it.”
When asked if she uses the kitchen frequently, Anne confesses that she doesn’t
cook as much now as she did when her kids still lived at home.
“I’ve always cooked,” she says. “I had four kids, so I cooked five nights out of the week. My kids are all in college, but when they’re home, I cook.”
Dr. Nancy and Mark Dambro
2405 Stadium Drive “We tried to make it look like Mrs. Baird could cook in here,” explains Nancy Dambro, M.D., medical director of Pediatric Pulmonology at Cook Children’s, about her kitchen. “This house and the row of four were built out of TCU brick in 1932, and Hoyt Baird, son of Mrs. Baird, bought their house at that time. He and his wife raised seven children here and lived here until the end of their lives.”
The Dambros purchased the house in 1991, and redid the kitchen, which was two-thirds of the size it is now, along with the rest of the house at that time. Jean Smith was the designer, and Larry Sebastian, the contractor, for that construction. Even so, the kitchen isn’t large, but the design makes maximum use of the space. Off-white cabinetry and white Corian countertops are the perfect contrast for the red brick wall and give it a classic, timeless look.
“We did it 24 years ago, and it is still absolutely up to date,” she says. “It’s a comfortable space. We spend a lot of time in here—it’s light and cheery and has everything you want.”
The sizeable island features a Gaggenau gas range top and indoor grill with downdraft hood. Nancy enjoys the fact that the kitchen has double ovens and two microwaves, and she is particularly fond of the warming drawer. She also has a side-by-side Sub-Zero refrigerator that they purchased for the original remodel but feels “just like new.”
Of course, during the warmer months, the family loves to use the indoor and outdoor kitchens by the pool house they
Anne and John Stella
Melissa and Kevin Russell
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Rhonda and Steve Davidson
added in 2008, designed by architect James Nader. Outside, they have a Wolf grill, but the interior pool house kitchen is what Nancy enjoys the most. It also has a Sub-Zero fridge, as well as a Wolf induction cooktop, Miele speed oven, and even a deep fat fryer.
“We are both from California,” she says. “Now we are definitely transplanted Texans, but this is our little piece of California in Texas.”
Rhonda and Steve Davidson
2420 Stadium Drive When you step into Rhonda and Steve Davidson’s kitchen, it feels like home. Maybe it’s the large granite-topped island perfectly situated under the warm light of a chandelier that invites you to pull up a chair, grab a slice of warm bread and butter, and chat with the lady of the house while she cooks up one of her signature dishes.
“I’m the person out of all of my friends who cooks,” says Rhonda. “I cook a lot.”
It’s hard to imagine not cooking in her kitchen. The center island, with built-in cooktop, is designed for congregating. Light streaming in from a large window over the sink almost makes you want to wash a few dishes. Everything about the room breathes warmth and encourages visitors to linger. Guests to the Davidson kitchen will also notice that there are cookbooks all over the house.
“We love to travel,” she laughs. “Everywhere I go, I get a cookbook.”
The couple purchased the house in 1994, but remodeled it in 2007. At that time, they upgraded the space with dark hardwood floors, stainless steel appliances, warm granite countertops and stone backsplashes for a traditional look, as well as lightening up the cabinets and adding a wine fridge.
“It’s funny because I went for a much lighter, white look at our lake house,” she says. “Now I am thinking of remodeling this kitchen to do the same.”
Rhonda is a self-confessed WilliamsSonoma addict and has a weakness for all sorts of cooking gadgets. When asked to pick her favorite feature of her kitchen, she
doesn’t hesitate, “The Viking cooktop.”
Their boys, 26 and 29, are out of the house now, but they still love some good Southern cooking and show up frequently for a tray of King Ranch Chicken, meatloaf or chicken-fried venison.
“Our family gathers in the kitchen— that’s where we do everything,” she says proudly.
Marguerite and James Arno
2421 Stadium Drive Unlike several of their neighbors, Marguerite and James Arno have kept their kitchen in the original 1930s space.
“It’s a tiny kitchen,” Marguerite says. “In those days, I guess there was a cook that stood in the kitchen. You didn’t have the participatory kitchen that we have today.”
The Arnos moved into the house in 1983, but just finished remodeling their kitchen in September. The couple discussed moving the kitchen, but ultimately decided to keep it in the original space. In order to open up the space, only a counter now separates the kitchen from the adjoining clerestory room, allowing for more flow between the two areas when entertaining. Although snug, the kitchen has a warm coziness to it thanks to the hardwood floors, handmade mesquite wood cabinetry and countertops, as well as copper hardware and accents throughout.
“I didn’t want granite or anything—I just love the wood counters,” she explains. “And we have a collection of French and American copperware we’ve amassed over years.”
The BlueStar electric oven and high BTU platinum range were made in Reading, Pa., an homage to Marguerite’s hometown, Philadelphia. A powerful hood for the range was an imperative as well.
“I’m really enjoying not having the smell of habaneros go throughout the house,” she jokes. “The only drawback is you can’t smell anything I’m cooking.”
Visitors to the house might also recognize ceiling fixtures from the former
Montgomery Ward on W. Seventh in both the indoor and outdoor kitchens.
“I gave my outdoor kitchen a real workout while my kitchen was being renovated,” Marguerite says. “It’s like we were camping.”
The outdoor space features a Twin Eagles gas grill, a pizza oven, large limestone sink, and gas and wood-burning fireplace, as well as a sconce from the Paris Subway. The couple also has a chicken coup with chickens rescued from stock shows by the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History.
“They don’t really lay much any more, but they’re sweet animals,” she says. “I used to have so many eggs, everyone on the street got eggs. You couldn’t eat them fast enough.”
When asked about her favorite feature of the new remodel, Marguerite can’t decide: “When you think about it for 30 years, the things you pick are definitely all your favorites.”
Melissa and Kevin Russell 2425
Stadium Drive
This breathtaking Forest Highlands property has a storied past. The life-long residence of Frank Howard and Mary D. Fleming Walsh was built in 1930 and sat empty for five years before Melissa and Kevin Russell purchased it in 2013 and moved in just before Christmas of 2014.
“The original property was too large for us,” Melissa explains. “We ended up tearing it down and just keeping the façade to make it smaller and family friendly.”
The kitchen is brand new, but they were able to keep some of the original light fixtures. For the project, the Russells engaged Dobbins and Crow Architects and Brooks Custom Homes for the build, with Mary Lee Proctor as decorator. The result is a space of understated opulence— white, bright and elegant with clean lines.
“The kitchen was built entirely with pictures I liked on Pinterest,” Melissa jokes. “My friends like to tease me because I have this beautiful kitchen…and I don’t cook.”
The all-white kitchen required seven
slabs of Calacatta marble to make the countertops and backsplashes. The marble is accented by brass chandeliers and brass-dipped hardware from Pierce, as well as a custom-vented stainless steel hood banded in brass over their Wolf sixburner range with griddle.
“My 12-year-old Lily loves the griddle to cook her signature breakfast pancakes,” she says.
Particularly unique are the two kitchen islands, which have waterfall marble that runs all the way to the hardwood floor. The family uses one of the islands as a counter-height breakfast table. Drawers in the island for dishes minimize upper cabinets and give the kitchen a more minimalist, cleaner feel. The bar area right off the kitchen is also white marble with brass and gold leaf accents. Melissa put a small sitting area with a television and four swivel chairs in the kitchen, where she loves to sit and relax.
“The kitchen has a great second floor view and a balcony overlooking the trees,” she says. “It’s a beautiful view.”
Mary Beth and Bryan Cox 2441 Stadium Drive Walking into Mary Beth and Bryan Cox’s cozy, farmhouse kitchen, visitors will likely see their kids, 4 and 7, sitting at the window seat working on art projects at the large, wooden table or perhaps catch the heavenly scent of zucchini bread fresh-made that morning.
“We spend almost all of our time here in this room,” says Mary Beth. “We really don’t need any of the other rooms in the house.”
Their Z. Boaz home was built in 1936, and the Cox family relocated here in 2010. Originally, the house had a galley kitchen, like many homes built during that time period in the neighborhood, but the prior owners renovated the kitchen in 2005, moving the kitchen from its original location to the back patio area. One of the more breathtaking aspects of the space is the cathedral-style, hand-hewn beam ceiling that opens up as you move from the kitchen into the family room.
“It’s pretty cool because the original exterior brick is now the interior kitchen
wall,” she explains. “So they were able to preserve some of the history of the outside of the house.”
The brick walls, hardwood floors and white cabinets give the kitchen the casual, rustic, “lived-in” look Mary Beth was looking for. The space has been updated with stainless appliances and dark granite countertops, as well as a six-burner range and double oven from Wolf. A built-in hutch includes an antique scale they use to weigh fruits and veggies from their farm share when making recipes.
“We love to cook. We cook at home almost every single meal,” she says. “The kids like to help, but more than that, they like to lick the spoon.”
Mary Beth loves some of the more utilitarian aspects of her kitchen, such as the ceramic, farmhouse-style sink she uses when cooking, but also the second utility sink that she uses for her flowers and cleaning mud off of the kids’ shoes.
“I love that I can stand at the island and chop things and wash dishes and look out the window and see my kids playing in the yard,” she says.
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2015 Culinary Awards
Readers weigh in on Fort Worth’s best places to eat and drink.
From cactus to ’cue, Tarrant County-area restaurants have what you want.
The results of Fort Worth, Texas magazine’s 2015 Culinary Awards voting are in. We looked at more than 8,000 votes in 67 categories.
After-Theater Dining
Vivo 53
Fans came out in droves to vote for Vivo 53, one of downtown’s newest restaurants in the base of The Tower. The pizza leads the way here; staff faves include the Quatro and Spicy Sausage. Stop in for the sharable appetizers or a meal.
525 Taylor St. Fort Worth 76102
855.216.2378
vivo53.com
Del Frisco’s Grille
Sundance Square Plaza, 154 E. 3rd St. Fort Worth 76102
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817.887.9900
delfriscosgrille.com/fort-worth
Bird Café
155 E. 4th St. Fort Worth 76102
817.332.2473
birdinthe.net
Ambience
St. Emilion
St. Emilion, one of Fort Worth’s finest favorites, continues its run. Traditional dishes at this classic French restaurant include les escargots in garlic butter, roasted duck, beef, Dover Sole and fresh fish.
3617 W. 7th St. Fort Worth 76107
817.737.2781
st-emilionrestaurant.com
Clay Pigeon
2731 White Settlement Road
Fort Worth 76107
817.882.8065
claypigeonfd.com
Joe T. Garcia’s
2201 N. Commerce St. Fort Worth 76164
817.626.4356 joets.com
Appetizers
You’ll find many new entrants onto the burgeoning Fort Worth-area food scene and just as many mainstays. We borrowed from staff expertise, and we consulted Yelp reviews.
Enjoy!
The Wild Mushroom
The Wild Mushroom steakhouse has a new location and a menu full of fan favorites. Start with the roasted elephant garlic with brie.
3206 Winthrop Ave.
Fort Worth 76116
817.570.0340
thewildmushroomrestaurant.com
Fixture
401 W. Magnolia Ave.
Fort Worth 76104
817.708.2663
fixturefw.com
Bonnell’s
4259 Bryant Irvin Road
Fort Worth 76109
817.738.5489 bonnellstexas.com
Authentic Mexican Food
Campestre
Chula Vista
Campestre, another of Fort Worth’s new restaurants, offers authentic Mexican with twists like the Hamacho sashimi appetizer and octopus tacos.
Fans rave about the patio.
1950 Menefee Ave. Fort Worth 76106
817.740.7899
Esperanza’s
2122 N. Main St. Fort Worth 76164
817.626.5770
1601 Park Place Ave. Fort Worth 76110
joets.com
El Asadero
1535 N. Main St.
Fort Worth 76106
817.626.3399
100 Williams Ave. Cleburne 76033
817.556.9000 elasadero.com
Bagels
Yogi’s
One of Fort Worth’s most popular delis, Yogi’s offers the full range: bagels, breakfast, sandwiches, salads, quesadillas, and wraps. And it’s a convenient filling station for Trinity Trail cyclists, just off the south end of the Clearfork Main Street pedestrian bridge.
2710 S. Hulen St. Fort Worth 76109 817.924.4500 yogisdeliandgrill.com
Einstein’s multiple locations einsteinbros.com
Boopas
6513 N. Beach St. Fort Worth 76137
817.232.4771 boopasbageldeli.com
Baked Goods
The Shed
Shed fans packed the Culinary Awards ballot box. From the cookies (salted caramel, anyone?) to the sandwiches (how about the pulled pork), this restaurant is about far more than just the baked goods.
4019 Fort Worth Highway Weatherford 76087
817.594.5533 shed.esdesignhouse.com
Le Chat Noir
1208 W. Magnolia Ave. #100 Fort Worth 76104
2015 Culinary Awards
817.393.1733
cupcakebordello.com
Nothing Bundt Cakes
4603 Camp Bowie Blvd.
Fort Worth 76107
817.989.2253
nothingbundtcakes.com
Bar Food
The Bearded Lady
The Bearded Lady may be worth it just for the experience of kicking back in the bar, dining room or outdoor patio of this retro-fitted old house. Need something to absorb your craft beer? The Lady has a full menu of sandwiches, soups, salads and appetizers, like the $5 fried leek rings and $7 fried cactus strips.
1229 7th Ave.
Fort Worth 76104
817.349.9832
thebeardedladyftw.com
Trinity River Tap House
2725 W. 7th St.
Fort Worth 76107
817.335.2575
trinityrivertaphouse.com
Michaels
3413 W. 7th St. Fort Worth 76107
817.877.3413
michaelscuisine.com
BBQ
Heim Barbecue & Catering
If you keep driving because you don’t see a brickand-mortar location for Heim, stop! This restaurant is in a trailer. Fair warning: You may have to wait awhile in line for the ’cue - brisket, burned bacon ends, sausage, ribs, pulled pork - and sides.
201 E. Hattie St. Fort Worth 76104
817.876.2741
Billy’s Oak Acres
1700 N. Las Vegas Trail Fort Worth 76108
817.367.2200
billysoakacresbbq.com
Angelo’s
2533 White Settlement Road Fort Worth 76107
817.332.0357
angelosbbq.com
Bread
Black Rooster Bakery
Handmade breads, sandwiches, pastries and desserts are the mainstays at the Black Rooster, a South
Side restaurant just off of Park Hill.
2430 Forest Park Blvd. Fort Worth 76110
817.924.1600
blackroosterbakery.net
Central Market
4651 W. Freeway Fort Worth 76107
817.989.4700 centralmarket.com
EatZi’s
1200 W. State Highway 114 Grapevine 76051
817.527.4007 eatzis.com
Breakfast/Brunch
Ol’ South Pancake House
Just in case you miss the down-to-earth nature of the Ol’ South when you walk in the door, the servers have been known to shout “yummy for your tummy!” upon emerging from the kitchen with your breakfast. Go for the traditional bacon and eggs or try the big German Pancake or mini Dutch Babies version.
1509 S. University Drive
Fort Worth 76107
817.336.0311
olsouthpancakehouse.com
Little Red Wasp
808 Main St. Fort Worth 76102
817.877.3111
littleredwasp.com
Esperanza’s
2122 N. Main St. Fort Worth 76164
817.626.5770
1601 Park Place Ave. Fort Worth 76110
817.923.1992 joets.com
Caffeinated Treat
Avoca
Avoca regulars can gripe about the Parisian-style speed of service here, but they don’t gripe about the coffee at this artisanal roastery.
1311 W. Magnolia Ave. Fort Worth 76104
682.233.0957 avocacoffee.com
Brewed
801 W. Magnolia Ave. Fort Worth 76104
817.945.1545
brewedfw.com
Buon Giorno
915 Florence St.
Fort Worth 76102
817.698.9888 buongiornocoffee.myshopify.com
Carb Load
Gino’s East
Carbing up? Stop in at Gino’s East for Chicago-style deep-dish pizza from the legendary Gino’s East of the Windy City.
1350 E. Copeland Road Arlington 76011
817.809.PIES ginoseast.com
Thirteen Pies
2949 Crockett St. Fort Worth 76107
817.769.3590 thirteenpies.com
Babe’s Chicken Dinner House multiple locations babeschicken.com
Catering
Bistro Louise
Bistro Louise covers the waterfront with its catering menu: soups, salads, chicken, red meat, seafood, sides, cakes, other desserts, vegan and even foods for people with allergies and intolerances. 817.291.2734 bistrolouise.com
Z’s Café
817.348.9000 zscafe.com
City Kitchen
817.534.9900 citykitchen.com
Chicken Salad
The Lunch Box
The reputation of the Lunch Box’s chicken salad goes back to 1974 when the restaurant opened. Several owners later, the Lunch Box is still serving its noted chicken salad on sandwiches or as a scoop with fresh fruit.
6333 Camp Bowie Blvd. Fort Worth 76116
817.738.2181 eatthelunchbox.com
McKinley’s 1616 S. University Drive Fort Worth 76107
817.332.3242 mckinleysbakery.com
The Zodiac
Neiman Marcus, 2100 Green Oaks Road Fort Worth 76116
817.738.3581 neimanmarcus.com
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Chips and Salsa
Uncle Julio’s
With its grilled fajitas to the shrimp brochettes and margaritas, Uncle Julio’s has no problem finding customers.
5301 Camp Bowie Blvd. Fort Worth 76107
817.377.2777 unclejulios.com
Joe T. Garcia’s
2201 N. Commerce St. Fort Worth 76164 817.626.4356 joets.com
Rio Mambo multiple locations riomambo.com
Cupcakes
Leah’s Sweet Treats
Leah’s Sweet Treats, a “custom cake and cupcake studio,” keeps building on the passion of owner Leah Loose and her team.
4910 Camp Bowie Blvd. Fort Worth 76107
817.731.5223 leahssweettreats.com
Ultimate Cupcake 3316 Fort Worth Highway Hudson Oaks 76087
817.596.9090 ultimatecupcake.net
The Original Cupcakery 132 East 4th St. Fort Worth 76102 originalcupcakery.com
Diner
Weatherford Downtown Café
Always worth the drive (unless you already live in Weatherford, in which case, it’s less of a drive), this diner on the city square continues to serve up old favorites.
101 W. Church St. Weatherford 76086
817.594.8717
Montgomery Street Café
2000 Montgomery St. Fort Worth 76107
817.731.8033
West Side Café
7950 Camp Bowie Blvd. W. Fort Worth 76116
817.560.1996
Dining Al Fresco
The Grille at the Harbor on Possum
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Kingdom Lake
The Fort Worth restaurant scene continues to serve up new contenders for best al fresco. At the Grille at the Harbor, you can eat and imbibe on the deck under the trees overlooking Possum Kingdom Lake. It’s hard to beat that.
1693 Park Road 36 Graford 76449
940.779.7600 harborliving.com
Woodshed Smokehouse
3201 Riverfront Drive Fort Worth 76107
817.877.4545
woodshedsmokehouse.com
Joe T. Garcia’s
2201 N. Commerce St. Fort Worth 76164
817.626.4356 joets.com
Ethnic Food
Terra Mediterranean Grill Terra, with its popular lunch buffet and dinner menu, offers up Mediterranean mezza, salads and entrees. Not feeling so adventurous? Try the steak.
2973 Crockett St. Fort Worth 76107
817.744.7485
terramedgrill.com
Samson’s Ethiopian
4307 Camp Bowie Blvd. Fort Worth 76107
214.966.4847
King Tut
1512 W. Magnolia Ave. Fort Worth 76104
817.335.3051 kingtutegyptian.com
Family Restaurant
Kincaid’s
Kincaid’s, an old Fort Worth favorite, continues to serve up sacks of burgers and fries and add new locations.
Walk into Lili’s and ask for the “crack fries”seasoned waffle fries topped with cracked black pepper, green onions, and melting, crumbled Gorgonzola. Trust us, they’ll know what you’re asking for. Share, or order as a side with your wedge salad.
1310 W. Magnolia Ave. Fort Worth 76104
817.877.0700
lilisbistro.com
Rodeo Goat
2836 Bledsoe & Currie Fort Worth 76107
817.877.4628
rodeogoat.com
Fred’s Cafe
multiple locations fredstexascafe.com
Fresh From the Sea
Waters Bonnell’s Coastal Cuisine
Fort Worth’s seafood offerings continue to expand. The five-year-old Waters, from Chef Jon Bonnell, is a mainstay.
2901 Crockett St. Fort Worth 76107
817.984.1110
waterstexas.com
Eddie V’s
3100 W. 7th St. Fort Worth 76107
817.336.8000
eddiev.com
Pacific Table
1600 S. University Drive #601 Fort Worth 76107
817.887.9995
pacifictableftworth.com
Fried Delight
Old Neighborhood Grill
We’re not sure which Old Neighborhood Grill fried delight our voters like most, but the restaurant has you covered, from the fries and onion rings, to the hush puppies, okra and catfish.
1633 Park Place Ave. Fort Worth 76110
817.923.2282
Vintage Grill and Car Museum
202 Fort Worth Highway Weatherford 76086
817.594.3750
vintagegrillandmuseum.com
Flying Fish
2913 Montgomery St. Fort Worth 76107
817.989.BASS
300 E. Abram St. Arlington 76010
817.303.3335
flyingfishinthe.net
Frozen Drinks
Rodeo Goat
Rodeo Goat fans love this place’s drinks, burgers and patio. You may have to work a little if all you want is a regular burger.
2836 Bledsoe & Currie Fort Worth 76107
817.877.4628 rodeogoat.com
Rio Mambo multiple locations riomambo.com
Eskimo Hut 5117 McCart Ave. Fort Worth 76115
5518 W. Vickery Blvd. Fort Worth 76107
eskimohut.com
Frozen Treat
Steel City Pops
Your first response upon walking in the door of Steel City Pops may be that these are outrageous prices for popsicles. Your second response, after trying one: Outrageously good popsicles.
908 Currie St. Fort Worth 76107
817.744.8544
steelcitypops.com
Melt Ice Creams
954 W. Rosedale St. Fort Worth 76104
817.886.8365
melticecreams.com
Curly’s Frozen Custard
4017 Camp Bowie Blvd. Fort Worth 76107
817.763.8700
Game-Day Snacking
Frankie’s
Frankie’s has lots of TVs, cold beer and a menu full of things like pig skins, fried pickles, loaded fries, onion rings, popcorn chicken, spicy fried green beans and calamari steak strips. OK, voters, we’ll take your word for it.
425 W. Third St. Fort Worth 76102
817.870.9090 ftworth.frankiesbar.com
Brewsters
2837 Crockett St. Fort Worth 76107
817.887.9233
brewsterswest7th.com
2015 Culinary Awards
The Social House
840 Currie St. Fort Worth 76107
817.820.1510
socialhousefortworth.com
Gluten Free/Vegan
Righteous Foods
The menu at Righteous takes a little getting used to, with headlines like “detox,” “grains,” and “grinders,” and “a healthy dose of friggin’ awesome,” but it gets good. Try the spinach pasta. Or the Righteous BLT, with uncured Nina Ranch bacon, Roma tomato, avocado, romesco, organic egg over medium, and black beans.
3405 W. 7th St. Fort Worth 76107
817.850.9996
eatrighteously.com
Spiral Diner
1314 W. Magnolia Ave. Fort Worth 76104
817.332.8834
spiraldiner.com
From Across the Pond
8447 Blvd. 26
North Richland Hills 76180
817.428.2332
fromacrossthepondfw.com
Happy Hour Specials
Kona Grill
Drop into Kona Grill for happy hour, and you’ll find tastes of its broad menu on happy hour prices.
3028 Crockett St. Fort Worth 76107
817.210.4216
konagrill.com
Blue Mesa Grill
1600 S. University Drive Fort Worth 76107
817.332.6372
550 Lincoln Square Arlington 76011
682.323.3050
bluemesagrill.com
Del Frisco’s Grille
154 E. 3rd St. Fort Worth 76102
817.887.9900
delfriscosgrille.com
Healthiest Menu
Ellerbe Fine Foods
Ellerbe, just a few years ago chosen one of Bon Appetit’s 10 best new U.S. restaurants, has a seasonally rotating menu full of seafood, meats and options like a stuffed portabello. Walk in with a taste for the
great chef’s choice steak, and you may end up heading down a more adventurous path.
1501 W. Magnolia Ave. Fort Worth 76104
817.926.3663
ellerbefinefoods.com
Salata
520 Commerce St. Fort Worth 76102
817.885.7720 salata.com
My Fit Foods
2600 E. Southlake Blvd. #160 Southlake, 76092
817.749.0288 myfitfoods.com
Heftiest Servings
Cheesecake Factory
Drop into the Cheesecake Factory, and you’ll likely leave with a tasty doggy bag. But that doesn’t mean you can’t eat less than healthy here; try the SkinnyLicious menu if you’re in a party bent on gorging. multiple locations
thecheesecakefactory.com
Reata
310 Houston St. Fort Worth 76102
817.336.1009
reata.net
Campisi’s
6150 Camp Bowie Blvd. Fort Worth 76116
817.916.4561
campisis.us
Hole in the Wall
Fred’s
The rest of West 7th has grown up around the original Fred’s location, but the restaurant remains, offering up its traditional burgers and cold beer on the covered patio.
915 Currie St. Fort Worth 76107
817.332.0083
2730 Western Center Fort Worth 76131
817.232.0111
3509 Bluebonnet Circle Fort Worth 76109
817.916.4650
fredstexascafe.com
The Shed
4019 Fort Worth Highway Weatherford 76087
817.594.5533
shed.esdesignhouse.com
Jazz Café
2504 Montgomery St.
Fort Worth 76107
817.737.0043
Hotel Restaurant
Bob’s Steak and Chop House
Bob’s is great for classic steak and potatoes. And candied carrots, a tasty side served up with every platter of beef. Drop into The Wine Thief bar for a glass before your reservation.
1300 Houston St.
Fort Worth 76102
817.350.4100
fort-worth.bobs-steakandchop.com
Old Hickory Steakhouse
Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center, 1501
Gaylord Trail Grapevine 76051
817.778.2215
marriott.com
Thai Tina’s
Embassy Suites Fort Worth - Downtown, 600
Commerce St. Fort Worth 76102
817.332.0088
thaitinascom
Indian
Bombay Grill
Drop in for the lunch buffet or order off the menu for dinner. Find traditional Indian food and a full bar behind Fort Worth’s Central Market.
4625 Donnelly Ave. Fort Worth 76107
817.377.9395
bombaygrillindiantx.com
Maharaja
6308 Hulen Bend Blvd. Fort Worth 76132
817.263.7156
maharajadfw.com
Tandoor
1200 N. Fielder Road #532
Arlington 76012
817.261.6604
Japanese
Piranha Killer Sushi
Fort Worth’s sushi market is getting crowded. Piranha, a pioneer, continues to offer its sashimi and sushi classics.
335 W. 3rd St. Fort Worth 76102
817.348.0200
309 Curtis Mathes Way #149 Arlington 76018
817.465.6455
859 N.E. Green Oaks Blvd. Arlington 76006
817.261.1636
2015 Culinary Awards
piranhakillersushi.com
Little Lilly
6100 Camp Bowie Blvd. #12
Fort Worth 76116
817.989.8886
littlelillysushi.com
Sushi Axiom
12650 S. Freeway #106 Burleson 76028.
817.295.9559
4625 Donnelly Ave. #101
Fort Worth 76107
817.735.9100
2600 W. 7th St. Fort Worth 76107
817.877.3331
sushi-axiom.com
Juiciest Steak
Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse
The standard-bearer among Fort Worth steakhouses: steaks, sides served family style, and drinks served in the Del Frisco’s richly-appointed dining room.
812 Main St. Fort Worth 76102
817.877.3999
delfriscos.com
Capital Grille
800 Main St. Fort Worth 76102
817.348.9200
thecapitalgrille.com
JR’s Steak & Grill
5400 Highway 121 Colleyville 76034
817.355.1414
jrssteaks.com
Ladies Lunch
Café Modern
Cafe Modern, a fine restaurant in Fort Worth’s Modern Art Museum, serves creative fare in a quiet dining room against the backdrop of the museum’s reflecting pond. Great spot for a business meeting or the ladies who lunch crowd.
Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, 3200 Darnell St. Fort Worth 76107
817.840.2157
themodern.org/cafe
The Zodiac
Neiman Marcus, 2100 Green Oaks Road Fort Worth 76116
817.738.3581
neimanmarcus.com
The Buffet Restaurant at The Kimbell
3333 Camp Bowie Blvd. Fort Worth 76107
817.332.8451
kimbellart.org/visit/dining
Late-Night Bite
Velvet Taco
Velvet Taco is one of the latest entrants in the rapidly taco-ed up Fort Worth food scene. Try the traditional Buffalo Chicken, or step out a little with the Falaffel taco.
2700 W. 7th St. Fort Worth 76107
817.887.9810 velvettaco.com
Fuzzy’s
multiple locations
fuzzystacoshop.com
The Bearded Lady 1229 7th Ave. Fort Worth 76104
817.349.9832 thebeardedladyftw.com
Taverna
450 Throckmorton St. Fort Worth 76102
817.885.7502 tavernabylombardi.com
Mac & Cheese
Fire Oak Grill
The Fire Oak Grill in downtown Weatherford doesn’t serve up just any mac & cheese. Get ready for the Five Cheese Mac with Lump Crab. 114 Austin Ave. Weatherford 76086 817.598.0400 fireoakgrill.com
The Tavern
2755 S. Hulen St. Fort Worth 76109 817.923.6200 thetavernftworth.com
Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse 812 Main St. Fort Worth 76102
817.877.3999 delfriscos.com
Mashed Potatoes
Reata
Reata, which opened in May 2002 in the heart of Sundance Square after a tornado pushed it from the top of The Tower, serves steaks, fish, fowl, ample appetizers and sides.
310 Houston St. Fort Worth 76102
817.336.1009 reata.net
Mercury Chophouse
301 Main St. Fort Worth 76102 817.336.4129 fortworthchophouse.com
Ruth’s Chris 813 Main St. Fort Worth 76102 817.348.0080 ruthschris.com
Most Romantic
Le
Cep
Le Cep offers two prix fixe menus - an eight-course discovery menu, $85 with a $60 wine pairing; and a four-course tasting menu, $45 with a $30 wine pairing - in the heart of the Cultural District.
3324 W. 7th St. Fort Worth 76107 817.900.2468 leceprestaurant.com
Cacharel
2221 E. Lamar Blvd. Arlington 76006 817.640.9981 cacharel.net
Grace
777 Main St. Fort Worth 76102 817.877.3388 gracefortworth.com
Oldie But Goodie
The Original
There’s lots of competition in this category, and The Original stood out with our voters. Don’t miss the sour cream chicken enchiladas and gold margaritas.
4713 Camp Bowie Blvd. Fort Worth 76107 817.738.6226 originalmexicaneats.cafe
Cattlemen’s Steak House 2438 N. Main St. Fort Worth 76164 817.624.3945 cattlemanssteakhouse.com
Paris Coffee Shop
704 W. Magnolia Ave. Fort Worth 76104 817.335.2041 pariscoffeeshop.net
Pizza, Pasta & More
Cane Rosso
Fort Worth’s pizza market is filling up fast with different options. The popular Cane Rosso on the Near Southside offers wood-fired Neapolitan pizzas. Try ordering two or three if you’re in a small party. Have
Lets Talk Turkey
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room left over? Go for the dessert pizza.
815 W. Magnolia Ave. Fort Worth 76104
817.922.9222
canerosso.com
Mama’s Pizza multiple locations mamaspizzas.net
Vivo 53
525 Taylor St. Fort Worth 76102
855.216.2378
vivo53.com
Place to Take Visitors
Bird Café
Drop in on Bird Cafe for brunch, lunch or dinner, sit on the restaurant’s patio overlooking Sundance Plaza, pass the restaurant’s small plates among your friends, and then take a stroll through the square.
155 E. 4th St. Fort Worth 76102
817.332.2473
birdinthe.net
Joe T. Garcia’s 2201 N. Commerce St. Fort Worth 76164
817.626.4356
joets.com
Railhead Smokehouse BBQ
2900 Montgomery St. Fort Worth 76107
817.738.9808
railheadsmokehouse.com
Power Lunch
Capital Grille
The Capital Grille downtown has quickly earned its spot in the power lunch - and power dinner - plans of Fort Worth’s business elite. Go with the juicy steaks.
800 Main St. Fort Worth 76102
817.348.9200
thecapitalgrille.com
The Wild Mushroom
3206 Winthrop Ave. Fort Worth 76116
817.570.0340
thewildmushroomrestaurant.com
Piccolo Mondo
829 E. Lamar Blvd. Arlington 76011
817.265.9174
piccolomondo.com
2015 Culinary Awards
Queso
Torchy’s
Austin favorite Torchy’s regularly serves full houses at its Near Southside restaurant. Eat your way through the menu, then start over again. Thirsty? Try the Torchy’s Tini. 928 Northton St. Fort Worth 76104 817.289.8226 torchystacos.com
Salsa Limon’s offerings, starting at $2.50 for a taco, make it an ideal stop for a quick bite when you’re out and about.
La Gran Plaza, 4200 S. Freeway, Ste. 1099 Fort Worth 76115
817.921.4435
929 University Drive Fort Worth 76107
817.820.0680
3005 S. University Drive Fort Worth 76109 817.923.2377 salsalimon.com
Pho Little Saigon 1712 Mall Circle Fort Worth 76116 817.738.0040 pholittlesaigonfw.com
Fuzzy’s multiple locations fuzzystacoshop.com
Restaurant w/Live Music
The Live Oak Music Hall
The Live Oaks Music Hall, with a full-service bar, regularly hosts artists. Its lounge is modeled after a 50s-era space. And the rooftop, with a full-service bar, outdoor dining and a view of Fort Worth’s skyline, hosts free music almost every night. 1311 Lipscomb St. Fort Worth 76104 817.926.0968 theliveoak.com
Fred’s
915 Currie St. Fort Worth 76107
817.332.0083
2730 Western Center Fort Worth 76131
What it takes to make us
“Your Bar”
• Come see why USA Today called us one of the “Top 10 Places to Drink” in the country!
• Over 70 HDTV’s including a 16’ HD MegaScreen
• Full bar with 20 beers on tap and full menu with over 60 items
• Happy Hour weekdays until 7pm with $1 off ALL drinks and $1 personal pizzas from 5p-7p
• Brunch menu on weekends featuring $2 mimosas and the City’s Best Build-Your-Own Bloody Mary Bar
2015 Culinary Awards
817.232.0111
3509 Bluebonnet Circle Fort Worth 76109
817.916.4650
fredstexascafe.com
Button’s 4701 W. Freeway Fort Worth 76107 817.735.4900
buttonsrestaurants.com
Salad
Local Foods Kitchen
Local Foods is a new addition to Fort Worth’s healthy food scene. How much range can they build into the menu? Try the Thai peanut salad or the Hulen Wedge. 4548 Hartwood Drive Fort Worth 76109
817.238.3464
The Tavern
2755 S. Hulen St. Fort Worth 76109 817.923.6200 thetavernftworth.com
Bird Café 155 E. 4th St. Fort Worth 76102 817.332.2473
birdinthe.net
Sandwich
Carshon’s Deli
Carshon’s has been serving up deli delights for years on Fort Worth’s South Side. Favorites include the tuna salad on egg bread. 3133 Cleburne Road Fort Worth 76110 817.923.1907
carshonsdeli.com
East Hampton Sandwich 1605 S. University Drive Fort Worth 76107 817.887.9928
ehsandwich.com
The Shed 4019 Fort Worth Highway Weatherford 76087
817.594.5533 shed.esdesignhouse.com
Sliders
The Social House
Social House’s specialties include pizza. Start with the Social House Beef Sliders - served with lettuce, tomato, garlic aioli and red onion slices - and you may never get to the pizza. 840 Currie St.
Taverna
Downtown Fort Worth’s Only Authentic Italian Cuisine Risotto-Pasta-Pizza-Entrees-Daily Specials-Wine-Beer-Full Bar Brunch Saturday and Sunday Until 3 With $2 Mimosas and Bellinis Mon-Fri Happy Hour 1-8 Featuring Half Price Apps/Pizzas and Drink Specials. Bar/Lounge Only
2015 Culinary Awards
Fort Worth 76107
817.820.1510
socialhousefortworth.com
Dutch’s
3009 S. University Drive Fort Worth 76109
817.927.5522
dutchshamburgers.com
Lonesome Dove 2406 N. Main St. Fort Worth 76164
450 Throckmorton, Fort Worth, Tx 76102
Located 2 Blocks West of Sundance Plaza on the Corner of 4th and Throckmorton 817-885-7502
Happy Hour every day from 4pm - 8pm $2 Domestics & $4 Imports and Local Brews
817.740.8810
lonesomedovebistro.com
Southern
Max’s Wine Dive
Fried chicken and champagne? Why not, says Max’s Wine Dive. 2421 W. 7th St. #109 Fort Worth 76107 817.870.1100
maxswinedive.com
Drew’s Place 5701 Curzon Ave. Fort Worth 76107 817.735.4408 drewssoulfood.com
Button’s 4701 W. Freeway Fort Worth 76107 817.735.4900 buttonsrestaurants.com
Service
Pacific Table
Pacific Table’s fans regularly rave about the restaurant’s service and staff knowledge of the menu. 1600 S. University Drive #601 Fort Worth 76107 817.887.9995
pacifictableftworth.com
Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse 812 Main St. Fort Worth 76102 817.877.3999 delfriscos.com
Clay Pigeon 2731 White Settlement Road Fort Worth 76107 817.882.8065 claypigeonfd.com
Specialty Beer Selection
The Flying Saucer
Flying Saucer boasts a menu of hundreds of beers. You can even go onto the bar’s website and search by beer.
111 E. 3rd St. Fort Worth 76102
This Fort Worth institution, serving
2015 Culinary Awards
817.336.7470
beernurd.com/stores/fortworth
Breakfast
Paris Coffee Shop
817-335-2041
www.pariscoffeeshop.net
The Bearded Lady 1229 7th Ave. Fort Worth 76104
817.349.9832
thebeardedladyftw.com
Trinity River Tap House 2725 W. 7th St. Fort Worth 76107
817.335.2575
trinityrivertaphouse.com
Specialty Wine Selection
Bonnell’s
Fort Worth has no shortage of restaurants with big wine selections; Bonnell’s is a standout. Not sure what to pair with your pheasant or tenderloin? Ask your server.
4259 Bryant Irvin Road Fort Worth 76109
817.738.5489
bonnellstexas.com
JR’s Steak & Grill
5400 Highway 121 Colleyville 76034
817.355.1414
jrssteaks.com
Capital Grille
800 Main St. Fort Worth 76102
817.348.9200
thecapitalgrille.com
Desserts
Trio New American
More restaurants are moving toward ditching big dessert menus. Not Trio, whose menu includes pear dumpling, chocolate bread pudding, coconut cream pie, chocolate chess pie, and butterscotch pie. It’s your job to get to the desserts.
8300 Precinct Line Road #104 Colleyville 76034
Bistro Louise Catering
Elegant Cakery
Invite Events + Culinary, Chef V
Lyzette’s Catering
Piranha Killer Sushi
Hines
Lake Carillon Development
Mark Goodwin, First National Bank Mortgage
Stewart Title
The Anderson Group
817.503.8440 trionewamerican.com
Mash’d
2948 Crockett St. Fort Worth 76107
817.882.6723
mashd.com
The Classic Cafe
504 N. Oak St. Roanoke 76262
817.430.8185
theclassiccafe.com
Thai Spice
Spice, one of Fort Worth’s newest entrants into the Thai scene, serves up its Thai creations in a modern space on Fort Worth’s Near Southside.
411 W. Magnolia Ave.
Fort Worth 76104
817.984.1800
Thailicious
4601 W. Freeway
Fort Worth 76107
817.737.8111
lovethailicious.com
Happy Bowl
8149 White Settlement Road Fort Worth 76108
817.246.0977
Trendiest Fixture
Fixture, another of Fort Worth’s newest restaurants, likes to say it serves “comfort food with an eclectic twist.” Like the Shrimp BLT. Why not?
Shrimp tastes great wrapped with bacon.
401 W. Magnolia Ave.
Fort Worth 76104
817.708.2663
fixturefw.com
Mash’d
2948 Crockett St. Fort Worth 76107
817.882.6723
mashd.com
La Perla Negra
910 Houston St. Fort Worth 76102
817.882.8108
lpnegra.com
Burger
Thurber Mingus
Thurber Mingus, named after two ghost towns on Interstate 20, is a new entry into the Fort Worth burger wars. The restaurant serves up seven burgers on its menu, including one with goat cheese and bacon jam and a daily “Feature Burger.” That’s “whatever the kitchen brigade feels like.”
4400 White Settlement Road Fort Worth 76114
817.570.0537
thurbermingus.com
M&O Station Grill
200 Carroll St. Fort Worth 76107
817.882.8020
bestburgerfortworth.com
Vintage Grill and Car Museum
202 Fort Worth Highway
Weatherford 76086
817.594.3750
Fred’s Original 915 Currie Street (W. 7th Location) 817-332-0083 Fred’s TCU 3505 Bluebonnet Circle 817-916-4650
Fred’s North 2730 Western Center (N. FW Location) 817-232-0111
French
UV
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vintagegrillandmuseum.com
Vietnamese
Pho Little Saigon
Attention, Fort Worth Vietnamese food fans: According to our voters, the area’s best Vietnamese food is on the West Side at Pho Little Saigon. 1712 Mall Circle Fort Worth 76116
817.738.0040
pholittlesaigon.com
My Lan
4015 E. Belknap St. Haltom City 76111 817.222.1471
mylan-restaurant.com
Pho Hung
6399 Camp Bowie Blvd. Fort Worth 76116
817.887.9808
Wings
Buffalo Brothers
Order four wings or 50 at Buffalo Bros.; order them with pizza or order them with fries. And most certainly, there’s cold beer on the side.
3015 S. University Drive Fort Worth 76109
817.386.9601
buffalobrostexas.com
Max’s Wine Dive
2421 W. 7th St. #109 Fort Worth 76107 817.870.1100
maxswinedive.com
The Flying Saucer
111 E. 3rd St. Fort Worth 76102 817.336.7470
beernurd.com/stores/fortworth
Chinese
Cannon Chinese
Cannon’s a new take on the community aspect of Chinese food. Instead of large family-style plates, Cannon serves up small sharable plates. In a small party? Start with a few plates, keep the menu and go from there.
304 W. Cannon St. Fort Worth 76104
817.238.3726 cannonchinesekitchen.com
Szechuan
5712 Locke Ave. Fort Worth 76107
817.738.7300
goodwill
shining hope
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society is returning to Fort Worth with its annual Light the Night Walk, a major fundraiser with a local goal of $500,000.
| by scott nishimura |
The event starts at 4 p.m., Oct. 25, at FOrt
WOrth’s panther Island pavIlIOn, and a two to three-mile walk will begin at sunset. It’s one of three North Texas Light the Nights scheduled for this fall that have a total $1.5 million fundraising goal, up from the $1.3 million the events raised last year.
C. Brodie Hyde III, of CBH III Investments and six years into remission from treatment for acute myeloid leukemia, is corporate chair for the Fort Worth Light the Night Walk. Hyde will be responsible for developing corporate partners.
The Light the Night Walk brings together families and communities to honor blood cancer survivors, remember those lost to the disease and highlight the importance of finding cures and providing access to treatments for blood cancer patients.
Participants will be given a balloon to carry during the walk. Those carrying red balloons are supporters. Those with white balloons are patients in treatment or survivors. Those with gold balloons are carrying them in memory of someone who died from a blood cancer.
“It inspires people who are still in treatment, and it inspires people who are out of treatment,” Libby Kaczmarek, community relations manager for the LLS North Texas Chapter, said.
Light the Night solicits retail partners - this year’s include the Burlington Coat Factory - corporate teams, and friends and family teams. People who raise $1,000 or more receive a Bright Light to carry. For more information, go to lightthenight.org.
Light the Night, in Fort Worth for the last 10 years, is one of several major fundraisers the North Texas Chapter holds. The others - totaling more than $5 million - include the Team in Training program, Man and Woman of the Year, and a school program that encourages children to donate their spare change. The top fundraising classroom wins a party.
One of LLS’ women of the year, Dallas executive Erin Ragsdale, raised $500,000 in 10 weeks this spring and summer. Ragsdale got involved in LLS when her nephew was diagnosed with leukemia.
Money from LLS fundraising goes to support research, connect patients with support groups and information, help put patients in clinical trials, and connect patients with others who have been through treatment.
Research programs in North Texas include ones at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas.
“There are no early indicators for blood cancers, no screening,” Kaczmarek said. “A cure is really the only way we are going to help these patients.”
The Light the Night Walk brings together families and communities to honor blood cancer survivors, remember those lost to the disease and highlight the importance of finding cures.
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Cooking, entertaining, and sharing traditions with your family and friends will be just a little more meaningful this holiday season knowing that you will be helping to keep families close by purchasing Dillard’s Southern Living Cookbook. All Tarrant County store cookbook purchases directly benefit the Ronald McDonald House of Fort Worth.
Thank you for giving children the best medicine of all - their families.
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sounding off
Songs for Sound’s “Hear the Music” tour, founded in 2011 to raise money and awareness for hearing loss, is making a stop, Oct. 27, at TCU to benefit the university’s Miller Speech & Hearing Clinic.
| by scott nishimura |
It’s the first year the tour has connected with f ort w orth. Jaime Vernon, who founded the Nashville, Tenn.-based charity after having trouble getting a diagnosis of hearing loss for her infant daughter, said Songs for Sound expects to include TCU annually in the tour.
Emily Lund, an assistant professor at TCU who earned her Ph.D. from Vanderbilt University, was speech therapist in Nashville to Vernon’s daughter Lexi and now works in the Miller clinic.
“TCU is one of our long-term partnerships,” Vernon said.
Vernon, formerly a fundraiser at Vanderbilt who grew up around musicians and the industry, put those assets to work in deciding to found Songs for Sounds and the tour.
In the Fort Worth stop, the hit Nashville songwriters The Warren Brothers and Lance Miller will perform their hits and tell stories behind the songs.
The concert will be 6 p.m.-10 p.m. at the Dee J. Kelly Alumni Center. The event will raise money through tickets, sponsorship and a silent auction. Songs for Sounds will donate net proceeds to the Miller clinic, Vernon said.
The fundraising goal for the first year is modest, Vernon said. As it approaches its fifth year in the future, the goal would be to draw near $100,000 in net proceeds, she said.
Vernon’s inspiration for the charity came after it took more than the first year of her daughter Lexi’s life to a diagnosis that she was deaf. Lexi, now 7 years old, received a Cochlear Implant that was
activated when she was 19 months old.
“Her first day, she heard a bird chirping,” and speech, which had never developed, came soon after, Vernon said.
What drove Vernon to found the tour, she said, was that she had grown up around music and couldn’t bear the thought that her daughter would grow up without it.
“We have all these connections; we have all these resources,” Vernon said. “The thought she would miss out on that was just devastating to me, because our lives are of music.”
The Warren Brothers - comprising brothers Brett Warren and Brad Warren - have co-written radio hits for country stars Dierks Bentley (“Feel That Fire”), Faith Hill (“The Lucky One”), Tim McGraw (“If You’re Reading This” and “Felt Good on My Lips”), and Martina McBride (“Wrong Baby Wrong” and “Teenage Daughters”).
Lance Miller co-wrote the 2015 Jerrod Neimann No. 1 song “Drink to That All Night” and Neimann’s “Shinin’ on Me.”
Vernon notes that recent studies show that 50 percent of children who fail a newborn screen and reside in rural communities will not return for follow-up services.
“Our mission is to broaden the impact with awareness, advocacy and access and assist incredible hearing and speech programs and create opportunities for support for additional needs such as social workers, scholarships for speech therapy, devices and more,” Vernon said.
In the Fort Worth stop, the hit Nashville songwriters The Warren Brothers and Lance Miller will perform their hits during the Songs for Sound's tour.
Thank you members of the ACH Women’s Auxiliary for your service
ACH WOMEN’S AUXILIARY MEMBERS
Vicki Andrews
Tiffany Autrey
Len Baird
Phyllis Beckman
Shannon Berquist
Caroline Brownlie
Katherine Brownlie
Teresa Brownlie
Sally Brumbaugh
Lori Brumley
Carie Burnette
Stephanie Canfield
Bliss Caver
Belinda Caylor
Megan Connally
Tamara Cook
Rose Anne Cranz
Leigh Crates
Connie Crutchfield
Sherrie Cyrier
Julie Davidson
Judy Davis
Robin Dettmer
Emily Dotson
Janet Eaves
Catherine Fankhauser
Vivian Ferguson
Linda Ford
Lisa Fortson
Gina Fowlkes
Jan Frase
Missy Gale
Susan Goelzer
Andrea Harrington
Cynthia Hickman
Laura High
Paula Hoover
Leanne Huff
Wendy Hunsaker
Susan Idleman
Suzanne James
Hillary Jennings
Diane Jones
Olivia Kearney
Kelly Keller
Michel Ketter
Laura Korte
Teri Kramer
Margaret Kramer
Amy Kramer
Bea Kutzler
Annelise Kutzler
Lauri Lawrence
Margie Lilly
Deborah Loth
Valerie Mallick
Carol McCluer
What is the ACH Women’s Auxiliary?
Lee Ann McCune
Laurie Miller
Virginia Miteff
Cheryl Moore
Kara Morey
Whitney Neve
Lynn Newman
Alexandra Newman
Jean O’Mara
Sheila Owen
Jadz Pate
Amber Patterson
Kimberly Pease
BJ Pease
Kathy Petsche
Bonnie Petsche
Beth Phillips
Anna Melissa Philpott
Pam Pigman
A service group dedicated to two goals: raising awareness of ACH Child and Family Services and offering practical help to kids and families who need help right now! We’ll do that through service projects that will provide members with opportunities to volunteer in a tangible way.
We have all been blessed in many ways. Financially, with good health and with a strong faith heritage. And so we have an obligation to use these blessings to help others. Strong, healthy children become strong healthy adults who then become productive citizens and contribute to our community.
Michelle Purvis
Deidra Rice
DeDe Samuelson
Melisa Schultz
Shelby Smith
Elizabeth Sparks
Katie Stadler
Valerie Stocker
Rozi Stone
Melinda Teitelbaum
Robin Tenney
Jana Underwood
Cindy Vaszauskas
Brandee Vincent
Rhonda Walsh
Alice Waters
Lindsey Weitzel
Holley Williams
Sandi Wilson
~ Vivian Ferguson, Julie Davidson, and Teresa Brownlie, Auxilliary Advisors
What does the future hold?
We’re looking forward to growing our membership and to helping ACH! Together, we can make Fort Worth a safer place for all children to thrive!
Membership is limited! To join, visit www.ACHservices.org/womens-auxiliary
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discussing diabetes
The American Diabetes Association isn’t hard to spot in its mission to prevent and cure diabetes and improve quality of life for people affected by the disease.
| by scott nishimura |
I ts full calendar is jammed with opportunities for the organization to get the word out and interact with supporters.
The association’s Western division has a 5K Step Out Walk on Nov. 7 at QuikTrip Park in Grand Prairie. The fundraising goal is $490,000, and the association expects close to 2,500 participants.
World Diabetes Day is also held each year around the International World Diabetes Day on Nov. 14, and the Western division is planning a Symposium, Expo and Luncheon, Nov. 12, at Lone Star Park in Grand Prairie. Sponsorships, vendor booths and tickets are available at diabetes.org/ntwdd.
Fort Worth Mayor Betsy Price will be the keynote speaker and will provide an update on the city’s Blue Zones well-being initiative. The symposium will bring together corporate, healthcare and community leaders.
Then in April, the Western division is having its Stars of Texas fundraiser at Lone Star Park. Amy and Jay Novacek are honor-
ary chairs. The event has raised almost $6 million over the past 17 years, with last year’s $335,000 a record.
“Personally knowing how diabetes affects so many, we want to do our part in helping raise awareness and funds so research can continue with the ultimate goal in finding a cure,” the Novaceks said.
The Diabetes Association estimates that 26.9 million people nationally have diabetes, including 600,000-700,000 in North Texas.
“It grows by leaps and bounds,” Roxann Pisnnick, senior director of the Western Key Market Division, said.
The association, which is celebrating its 75th anniversary, works with Type 1, Type 2 and gestational diabetes patients and their families, and healthcare professionals. The association provides support through education, fundraising and advocacy.
Corporate sponsors like Lockheed Martin have ample opportunity to support the American Diabetes Association.
Camp Aurora is a day camp for children with diabetes. The week of activities include swimming, fishing, horseback riding and canoeing.
Jay Novacek, Ryan Palmer and Walt Garriton
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efforts for Autism
| by scott nishimura |
The Autism t re A tment Centers of t ex A s clinic in Fort Worth has been seeing a lot of growth in number of clients served since it opened in 2012.
The Fort Worth center sees 54 children today alone, said Anna Hundley, the center’s executive director.
“We’re concentrating on early intervention and early treatment for young children diagnosed with autism,” she said.
The clinic has speech and occupational therapy and is starting applied behavior analysis therapy that’s specific to autism.
Speech therapy assists in language skills, occupational therapy with motor and sensory skills and ability to perform tasks such as dressing themselves and applied behavior analysis with social integration.
The center helps train parents of children with autism. “It’s all focused on early intervention,” she said.
The Fort Worth clinic, at 1100 Circle Drive, has a small staff including three therapists, two administrators, and a parttime marketing employee.
“It’s a small staff,” Hundley said. “There’s a lot of room for growth in Fort Worth.”
Funds to open and operate the clinic come from an annual fundraiser in September called Roundup for Autism, led by benefactor Bobby Norris.
In 1988, Norris, who has a daughter who has autism, started the Roundup for Autism to raise funds to support the nonprofit Autism Treatment Centers, which also have programs in Dallas and San Antonio.
Consisting of a one-day cutting and roping contest on his Burleson ranch, the event has grown substantially.
Born and raised on a large ranch in Colorado Springs, Norris brought his equine operation to Texas in 1982. A farm and ranch realtor, Bobby also serves as a director for the Roundup for Autism and the Autism Treatment Centers of Texas.
Norris has won several World Championships in the equine world. In 2014, he was inducted into the Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame.
The Autism Treatment Centers of Texas help train parents of children with autism. It’s all focused on early intervention.
USMD Hospital at Fort Worth is home to 11 of the area’s foremost orthopedic, neuro and spine surgeons – people passionate about getting you back to the activities you love.
Joseph Daniels, D.O. Orthopedic Surgery
G. Todd Moore, D.O. Orthopedic Surgery
MEDTALK Knowledge from the Experts
Yearly Flu Vaccine Recommended
Q: Why do you recommend getting
A: flu virus) is a highly contagious respiratory illness that can cause a variety of symptoms. These symptoms range from more mild symptoms, which can include body aches and cough, to more severe illnesses which can include worsening of chronic medical conditions and even death. One of the single most -
of serious illness iscine each season.
A: Everyone six months and older should
considered high risk for serious complications. People that should not get the vaccine are those with severe allergies to the vaccine or its ingredients. You should discuss with your doctor prior to getting the flu vaccine if you have an allergy to eggs or other ingredients, are feeling ill, or if you have ever had Guilian-Barre Syndrome.
Q: Who should get vaccinated? Are there people who should not receive the vaccine?
Q: How does the Do patients need to get it annually?
A: There are many the strains that are thought to be the most
common of the season. It is important to get
Q: she gets the vaccine?
A:
it can decrease or minimize the flu-related illnesses.
Q: Aside from vaccination, what can
A:tact with others when sick or when others are sick, practice good hand hygiene with proper hand-washing technique, and cover mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing.
Eseosa Eguae, M.D.
Family Medicine
USMD Arlington South Family Medicine Clinic
811 W. Interstate 20, Ste. 224 Arlington, TX 76017
USMD.com
888.444.USMD
Seek Medical Help for Concussion Symptoms
Q: What is a concussion and how is it diagnosed?
A: A concussion is a form of traumatic brain
Q: What causes it and what are the associated symptoms?
injury that is diagnosed by a focused history and physical exam. Many concussions are diagnosed on the sideline or training room, with the use of a Sport Concussion Assessment Tool (SCAT), immediately after an injury.
A: Many concussions are caused by direct contact to the head; however, concussions can also be caused by a “whip-lash” contact at all. The most common symptom of concussion is headache, but loss of concentration, light/ sound sensitivity, nausea/ vomiting and memory loss are common as well as other related symptoms. Concussion symptoms can persist for a few hours or up to years, depending on factors such as age, sex, other medical conditions, concussion history and compliance to a treatment plan.
Q: Why is it important to seek medical help if you or someone you know has experienced a concussion?
A: Serious complications that can result from a
concussion include death or permanent disability, such as seizures. It is critical that if someone experiences a concussion, he or she should be cleared by a licensed health professional trained in concussion management before returning to physical activity.
Q: How do you treat patients who had a concussion?
A: The mainstay to treatment of a concussion is rest. In addition to rest from physical activity, rest from school or work is also recommended. Often, treatment will also include rest from other stimulating activity, such as watching television, driving, reading or using a cell phone or tablet. On some occasions, the use of a computer-based testing system can help determine if an individual is back to his or her baseline level of functioning.
David Tietze, M.D.
Internal & Sports Medicine
USMD Arlington South Internal Medicine and Pediatric Clinic 811 W. Interstate 20, Ste. 214 Arlington, TX 76017
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888.444.USMD
Is an Annual Exam Important to Your Health?
Q: Why are annual exams important to overall health?
A: Annual exams are important because they allow patients and doctors to establish and maintain relationships with one another. Further-
more, an annual exam allows patients to receive individualized recommendations and counseling
based on their social and family history, as well as their lifestyle choices.
Q: How should patients prepare for their appointment?
A: Proper preparation for your examination can help you get the most out of your time with your doctor. Before your physical examination appointment, gather medical information such as a copy of your vaccination record, the dates of your last cancer screenings, and a list of the names and doses of any medications you are taking, including over-the-counter supplements. Arrive on time for your appointment and be honest during the examination. Have your questions and information organized ahead of time to get the most out of your visit.
Q: What can patients expect during an annual exam?
A: Patients should expect a comprehensive review of all their medical problems, medications, social and family history, as well as a discussion regarding preventative screening opportunities based on age and gender. Patients should expect a full physical exam. Also, the annual exam appointment is an opportunity for patients to ask questions
regarding their health and lifestyle choices.
Q: Why is it important to build a relationship with a primary care physician?
A: Building a relationship with a PCP is important because it allows patients to be more open and honest regarding their medical problems and lifestyle choices. This allows physicians and patients to discern any issues or problems that could affect the patient’s overall health and well-being.
Q: What else do you want to share with patients regarding annual exams?
A: An annual exam is a great opportunity to make the changes needed to optimize patients’ health. Annual exams can help patients live healthier lifestyles, get diagnostic screenings, and prevent behavioral-related ailments.
Paul A Fabela,M.D.
Annual Exams Tailored to Your Age and Gender
Q: Why are annual exam requirements
A: The prevalence of diseases in the pediatric elderly population. The United States Preventative Services Task Force (USPSTF) has made age/gender recommendations to address spe-
Q:
A: As a general review, (not all inclusive) annual exams in the infant/pediatric patients usually focus on developmental milestones, diet, safety,
social interactions, updating vaccines, anticipatory guidance on what to expect as the child gets older. Adolescent population: In addition to the requirements above, we also educate on changes to expect with puberty. Young adults: College, career, family planning, healthy lifestyle education. Adults: Review and treat any coexisting conditions, healthy lifestyles, staying active, mental health. Elderly: In addition to above, coordinate care plans, prevention of falls, discussion of advance directives.
Q: Why is it important for people to develop a relationship with and see the same physician over the years?
A: A patient may have multiple co-existing conditions. Most specialist referrals will be generated by your Primary Care Physician (PCP) with results and recommendations coming back to them. Seeing the same PCP gives the doctor the opportunity to coordinate this care and limits the
possibility of your medical information getting lost in transition. You have an advocate for your health who is your primary point of contact, will answer your questions or refer you to the appropriate personnel/sources as needed.
Q: What do you always tell your patients, regardless of age, regarding preventive health?
A: Morbidity and mortality data reviews years of research that identifies the most common
this information during visits to identify and treat diseases which may otherwise be fatal if not diagnosed early. My advice to most of my patients is to maintain a balanced diet, avoid a sedentary lifestyle and avoid smoking or second hand smoke exposure.
Prysca Mbi, M.D.
Family Medicine
USMD Fort Worth
Clearfork Clinic
5450 Clearfork Main St., Ste. 230 Fort Worth, TX 76109
USMD.com
888.444.USMD
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The Scene
2015 Dream Home Party
The 2015 Fort Worth, Texas magazine Dream Home VIP reveal party was held at the beautiful Lake Carillion home in Southlake. Guests enjoyed fabulous food and cocktails. A Wish with Wings is the beneficiary of the 2015 Dream Home touring. Stacey’s Furniture and Design and Jon Atwood of Atwood Custom Homes were the designer and builder. Photos courtesy of Honey Russell
Who WaS Seen
(1) Jimmy & Terra Carter, Kelly Russell (2) Tabatha Martinez, Treasure Ford (3) Joe Dumas, Paul Freeman (4) Shane Friesenhahn, Maria Mock (5) Tom & Veronica Law (6) Ken & Kathy Tomkins (7) Jessica Benkel, Ashley Sartain
THE SCENE KinderFrogs
Kinderfrogs Reign Purple, celebrating 15 years of Kinderfrog Royalty, took place Sept. 29 at a private home. Guests enjoyed cocktails, a delicious dinner and dessert. Scott Murray was master of ceremonies and auctioneer for the live auction. Debbie Horton was the chair of the event.
Photos courtesy of Klunck Kreations Photography
WHO WAS SEEN
THE SCENE Caring for Kids
Fort Worth Caring for Kids luncheon benefiting Fort Worth Can Academies took place Sept. 24 at River Crest Country Club. Proceeds from this event will benefit the students of two Fort Worth Can Academies. Cynthia and Scott Prince were honorary chairs. Beverly and Charlie Powell were event chairs, and Diane Stow Ayres was honored for her diligent commitment to the children of Fort Worth..
Photos courtesy of Emerico Perez
WHO WAS SEEN
(1) Cara Jacocks Neil, Victor Neil (2) Carole & Scott Murray (3) Cody & Tara Campbell (4) Bobby Brown, John Roach
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(1) Amy Yudiski, Diane Ayres, Cynthia Prince (2) Robin Hutchison Gordon, Roy Brooks, Beverly Powell, Ben Disney (3) Michael Reed, Andi McCord, Carol Gaylor (4) Tishica Darden, Ruben DeLeon
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The Scene
Signature Chefs March of Dimes Signature Chefs VIP Party was held on Sept. 9 in the home of Paul Dorman. Signature Chefs Auction Co-Chairs, Courtney Kennebeck and Amy Yudiski, along with Event Lead Chef, Molly McCook, and Richard King of Ellerbe Fine Foods hosted the event’s top supporters. The evening included wine and appetizers from Ellerbe Fine Foods.
Photos by Cowtown Paparazzi.
Who WaS Seen (1) Amy Yudiski , Courtney Kennebeck (2) Darryl & Winjie Tang Miao (3) Richard King, Molly McCook (4) Trish & Eilish Mangnall
The Scene
BRAS Celebrity Dinner
The 12 Fort Worth celebrity bra makers get to meet each other for the first time at this year’s event. Our celebrity bra makers also get a chance to meet the bras for a cause committee and chairs before the big event on Oct. 9 at the Worthington Hotel. Photos courtesy of Janee’ Booth Photography
Who WaS Seen (1) Rattana Mao, Janice Simpson, Julie Eastman, Carolann Morris, Jodi Rudel, Stephanie Sights (2) Gus Galindo, Kelsey Patterson, Dede Galindo (3) Laura Norwood, Chad Prather, Angie Cappel
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Extraordinary personalities shaping Fort Worth
Dr. Keith Meister
| by Gail bennison | photography by alex lepe |
There are few jobs more imporTanT in professional sporTs Than The one of The Team physician. Dr. Keith Meister, Head Team Physician for the Texas Rangers Baseball Club, is one of the most respected in the nation. He has served more than a decade as Director of the Texas Metroplex Institute of Sports Medicine & Orthopedics, Director of Sports Medicine at Medical Center Arlington Hospital (MCA), South Arlington and Orthopedic Consultant at Dallas Baptist University.
“Dr. Meister is a prominent physician, not only in the area but nationally,” says Medical Center Arlington’s CEO, Winston Borland. “He gives us a go-to physician for sports medicine and has been a real asset to the hospital.”
Meister was born in Yonkers, N.Y., and received his education at Boston University’s College of Liberal Arts and College of Medicine.
His impressive career in the sports realm spans from professional to collegiate and national team appointments from Massachusetts to Florida.
Meister got the call from the Rangers in 2003 when he was working for the University of Florida Athletic Association. He moved to Arlington in 2004. One of Meister’s goals when he moved to Texas was to open a world-class sports medicine facility in the treatment and prevention of sports-related injuries.
The new 20,000-square-foot facility opened in Arlington, March 1, this year. More than half of that space is dedicated to physical therapy and rehabilitation and performance training.
“I have a biomechanics lab under this roof as well,” Meister says.
“I don’t think there are too many facilities in the country that have the physical plant that we now have.”
Meister says there are certain things every athlete must have.
“That’s a good program that focuses on core strength, balance, and flexibility. And then there’s the sport, and even the position within that sport,” he says. “Your pitcher is not going to work out necessarily like your first baseman will.”
Meister developed an understanding of just about every sport during his eleven years at the University of Florida. He treated athletes in football, basketball, baseball, gymnastics, softball, volleyball, soccer, swimming, track & field, tennis, and golf. “I had to deal with athletes within those sports and all the things that go along with that,” he says.
Hydration and re-hydration pre-game and post-game and
taking weights on a regular basis are important considerations in keeping the Texas Rangers on the field, Meister says. “Obviously, we have to deal with more heat than any other ball club,” he says. “Of course, it adds to the Rangers’ advantage as well. We’re used to playing in it; whereas, other teams come here to play four or five games, and they don’t want to be here.”
And, what is it with all the Tommy John (elbow ligament) surgeries? “I think the pure number of them has gone up to some extent, but the most dramatic thing has been the average age at which guys are now having them,” Meister says. “The average used to be about 26, and now it’s dropped to about 22 for professional baseball. So, that changes things, probably the single most important reason being that it’s not clear if it’s going to be the only ligament replacement you’ll ever need. The likelihood is if you continue to pitch at a high level, you will need it again.”
With respect to young kids having Tommy John surgery, Meister says that the kids are doing way too much as pitchers at a very young age. “It just doesn’t make sense. I try to explain to parents that even professional ballplayers take several months a year off. I think also we’ve forgotten that a lot of these ligament issues can heal without surgery.”
Who makes the decision on a player’s health? Meister says: Ultimately, I’m the first and last line of defense, so to speak, but there’s a lot of collective discussion with the training staff. I think there’s a general misconception about asking players to do things that potentially would cause injury. The one thing I always say to the athlete is ‘What’s best for you is what’s best for the organization.’ A healthy ballplayer is always better for this organization. Our investment in our guys is long term, and in 12 years with the Rangers, there has never once been a time that I have been pressured to push a guy back out there who wasn’t ready to go. It’s never even a question.”
Meister lives on Lake Arlington. He says of his life: “I am so fortunate. I couldn’t have dreamed up anything better.”
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SPECIALTIES: Blade-Free HD IntraLASIK, Visian ICL (LASIK alternative), Corneal Inlay Procedure for presbyopia (condition affecting over-40 patients who rely on reading glasses), multifocal LifeStyle Lenses for cataract patients, No-Drop Cataract Surgery with the LenSx laser, iStent glaucoma treatment, and comprehensive eye care. EDUCATION: Kleiman - B.A., U.T. at Austin; M.D., U.T. Medical Branch; Internship and Residency in Ophthalmology, University of Louisville; Board Certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology. Evangelista - B.A., University of Minnesota; M.D., University of Minnesota Medical School; Internship, Hennepin County Medical Center in Minneapolis; Residency in Ophthalmology, U.T. Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas; Board Certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology.
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS: Kleiman - Diplomate of the American Board of Ophthalmology; member of the Texas Medical Association, Dallas Academy of Ophthalmology, American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery and International Society of Refractive Keratoplasty. Evangelista - Diplomate of the American Board of Ophthalmology; member of the American Medical Association, Texas Medical Association, American Academy of Ophthalmology, Tarrant County Medical Association and American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery. INNOVATIONS: Now offering the No-Drop cataract procedure, designed to eliminate the need for postoperative
eye drops; among the first in the U.S. to offer the Corneal Inlay and to feature the LenSx cataract laser; first in Tarrant County to offer the IntraLase iFS laser. WHAT SETS US APART: “Our vision is your vision. With a remarkable team of experienced surgeons, we work together to determine the ideal procedure for your unique vision.” With VIP patient care and advanced technologies, Kleiman|Evangelista Eye Center is an excellent choice for five-star eye care in Dallas/Fort Worth.
MILESTONES: Kleiman|Evangelista Eye Center opened their 28,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art center in Arlington, Texas, in January 2015. It is home an all-new LASIK suite, an ambulatory surgical center for cataract and ICL patients, and a host of amenities to provide the ultimate patient experience. More recently, they opened their newest office in the Knox-Henderson neighborhood of Dallas, Texas, especially convenient for Dallas’s vast working population’s busy schedules.
PICTURED: Anthony W. Evangelista, M.D.; David A. Kleiman, M.D.
CONTACT INFORMATION: 800.714.2020
Cornea Consultants of Texas
Aaleya Koreishi, M.D. and Patricia Ple-plakon, M.D.
SPECIALTY: Dr. Koreishi and Dr. Ple-plakon are fellowship-trained ophthalmologists providing compassionate, cutting-edge specialty eye care in cornea transplantation and cataract surgery. They are experienced in specialty lenses, laser cataract surgery, and the latest technology for all-laser LASIK surgery. EDUCATION: Dr. Koreishi completed her B.S. and M.D. at the University of Michigan, followed by her residency in ophthalmology at the prestigious Johns Hopkins Hospital. She completed her fellowship in Cornea, External Disease, and Refractive Surgery at the No. 1 ranked eye hospital in the U.S., the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute. Dr. Ple-plakon earned her B.A. at Rice University. She continued her education and training by completing both her M.D. and ophthalmology residency at the University of Michigan, followed by her fellowship in Cornea, External Disease, and Refractive Surgery at the renowned Baylor College of Medicine. PATIENT CARE: Dr. Koreishi and Dr. Ple-plakon are committed to providing quality, innovative and state-
of-the-art care in a comfortable, friendly and compassionate atmosphere. They believe patient education is the key to successful treatment; and strive to educate their patients daily so that they can play a more active and vital role in their treatment and recovery. Dr. Koreishi and Dr. Ple-plakon are humbled by the trust their patients put in them and honor that trust by providing the best care possible to each and every patient. They encourage their patients to ask questions and hope that, with time, they will be better informed about their ocular health.
CONTACT INFORMATION: www.corneaconsultantstx.com
Eye Consultants of Texas
SPECIALTY: Ophthalmology; Cataract/Refractive Surgery: Femto Laser-Assisted Cataract Surgery, LASIK, Premium Lens Implants, Glaucoma Treatment, Dry Eye Disease, Implantable Contacts. EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS: MD/ Internship: LSU Health Sciences Center (Shreveport). Residency: Combined Program in Ophthalmology, Eye Foundation Hospital/University of Alabama at Birmingham (Chief Resident). Certifications: American Board of Ophthalmology, American Board of Eye Surgery. Licensed in TX, LA, and AL. AWARDS/ HONORS: President/Board Member: Society for Excellence in Eyecare. Premier Surgeon leading U.S. innovator in premium lens surgery. Founding Member: American European Congress of Ophthalmic Surgeons. Key Opinion Leader: Bausch & Lomb Surgical. Vice-president: International College of Surgeons. MEMBERSHIPS/AFFILIATIONS: Fellow: American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, International College of Surgeons. Member: American College of Eye Surgeons, European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons, International Society of Refractive Surgery, Tarrant County Ophthalmological Society, Tarrant County Medical Society, Texas Ophthalmological Society. PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT: “Being selected Society for Excellence in Eyecare president. This patient advocacy group comprised of top tier U.S. eye surgeons promotes quality, safety and cost-effective care of the eye.” INNOVATIONS: “CeMD patient record/ coding software. Doctors spend less time at the computer and more time with each patient.” FREE ADVICE: “Check the doctor’s credentials, be a ‘patient patient,’ and never hesitate to ask questions.”
PICTURED: Phillips Kirk Labor, MD, FACS, FICS.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
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Martin Reinke, M.D.
SPECIALTY: Ophthalmology: Cataract Surgery, Premium Lens Implants (Crystalens, ReStor, Tecnis, Toric Lens), Laser Refractive Surgery (LASIK with Intralase, VISX, Allegretto), Diseases of the Retina and Vitreous, Diabetic Retinopathy/Lasers, Macular Degeneration, Glaucoma Treatment. EDUCATION: B.A., Magna cum laude, Harvard University, 1986; M.D., University of Texas Southwestern Medical School, Dallas, 1990; Ophthalmology Residency, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, 1995; Vitreoretinal Fellowship, Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Harvard Medical School, Boston, 1997. CERTIFICATIONS: Board Certified American Board of Ophthalmology. AWARDS: Physician’s Recognition Award, American Medical Association. PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS: American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, Texas Ophthalmological Association, Texas Medical
Association, Tarrant County Medical Society. AFFILIATIONS: Irving Coppell Surgical Hospital, Baylor Regional Medical Center at Grapevine, Baylor Medical Center at Irving, Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas. PATIENT CARE: A commitment to excellence in eyecare is enhanced by our outstanding, caring staff. Reinke is a uniquely talented surgeon who personally provides all preoperative and postoperative care.
CONTACT INFORMATION: reinke.southlake@gmail.com
Ophthalmology, Lasik & Vision Specialists
Retina Center of Texas
Jawad Qureshi, M.D.
Johnathan Warminski, M.D.
Sai Chavala, M.D.
SPECIALTY: Retina Specialist; Board-Certified, Fellowship-Trained Ophthalmologists specializing in the most advanced treatments for medical and surgical diseases of the retina including macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, retinal vascular occlusions, retinal detachment, macular holes, and epiretinal membrane. EDUCATION: Dr. Qureshi, Dr. Warminski and Dr. Chavala are honored to have had the opportunity to train at leading institutions for their ophthalmology training, including the Johns Hopkins Hospital Wilmer Eye Institute, Duke University Eye Center, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, and the Cleveland Clinic Foundation Cole Eye Institute. PATIENT CARE: We believe the most important qualities of the doctor-patient relationship are communication, trust and compassion. As physicians, we should know more than our patients about their disease; our goal is to have them under-
stand their disease at least as well as we do. With communication, we strive to educate our patients every day. We are humbled by the trust our patients put in us and feel that trust is a strong foundation upon which our relationship is built. Finally, much of being a good physician is providing compassionate care to our patients. Our goal is to heal; often, that healing comes from soothing the mind or the heart through compassion. We advise our patients to take an active part in their treatment.
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Before he was Seinfeld’s George Costanza, the talented Jason Alexander was a Tony Award-winning Broadway musical star. For more information about his upcoming performance in Fort Worth, turn to page 132.
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At the Kimbell: The House Painters (1877), Comité Caillebotte, is on exhibit at the Kimbell Art Museum through Feb. 14.
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GUSTAVE CAILLEBOTTE: THE PAINTER’S EYE, Nov. 8 through Feb. 14, 2016
During the height of Impressionism in the 1870s and 1880s, Gustave Caillebotte (1848–1894) produced some of the movement’s most daring and bold paintings. Experimenting with radical points of view and audacious perspective, he created images of Paris streets, of domestic life and of country pursuits that are unforgettable. Some 50 paintings from 1875 to 1882—the time in which Caillebotte was most committed to the Impressionist movement—will reveal his genius. Kimbell Art Museum. 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd. kimbellart. org. 817.332.8451.
Joyce Pensato, Nov. 21 through Jan. 31, 2016
Since the mid-1970s, Joyce Pensato has utilized some of the most iconic American cartoons and comic book characters, such as Mickey Mouse, Felix the Cat, Donald Duck, the Simpsons, and Kyle and Stan from South Park, as starting points for her drawings and paintings. Pensato trans-
forms these characters into portraits that vacillate between menacing and amusing, fretful and enthusiastic. Recognizing the emblematic power of cartoons and their ability to critique aspects of contemporary culture, Pensato freezes and modifies these familiar faces, isolating them to further comment on American society and its anxieties. The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth. 3200 Darnell St. themodern.org. 817.738.9215.
LOST GENIUS. MASTERWORKS ON PAPER FROM THE ROYAL COLLECTION, Nov. 22, through Feb. 14, 2016
This exhibition of drawings and prints by Giovanni Benedetto Castiglione aims to reinstate the 17th-century master as one of the greatest graphic artists of the Baroque. Much of what is known about Castiglione, born in the cosmopolitan port of Genoa, comes not from his artworks but from court papers documenting his acts of violence, possibly even murder. He was, however, arguably the most innovative and technically brilliant Italian draftsman of his time. On view in the Piano Pavilion. Kimbell Art Museum. 3333 Camp
Highlights from the Permanent Collection, through March 20, 2016
The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth presents a new installation of the permanent collection. This re-arrangement consists of treasured favorites, rarely seen works from the vault, and new acquisitions.“While our collection is relatively small, it is very high in quality and includes major works by some of the most important artists of our time. These pieces are internationally known and should be on view on a regular basis, as visitors travel long distances to see them. However, seeing these works in different configurations creates new contexts for appreciating them. Fortunately, our Ando building offers some very special and unique spaces in which we can re-organize the collection. The Museum’s first floor is a particularly interesting arrangement of galleries. Rather than a strictly chronological presentation, this re-distribution will be presented as clusters of works centered on regions or individual artists,” notes Chief Curator Michael Auping. The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth. 3200 Darnell St. themodern.org. 817.738.9215.
Pasture Crows Crossing Indian Creek, through May 30, 2016
A visionary storyteller, Esther Pearl Watson (b. 1973) blends memories and imagination to capture her Texas upbringing. A mural-size painting (about 13 feet tall and 10 feet wide), Pasture Cows Crossing Indian Creek, was created specifically for the Amon Carter’s atrium. It is part of the museum’s program of rotating contemporary artworks in the atrium space and an exciting addition to an ongoing exploration of Texas artists and their contributions to modern American art. Amon Carter Museum of American Art. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd. cartermuseum.org. 817.738.1933.
Kehinde Wiley: A New Republic Exhibition Tour, through Jan. 2, 2016
Tours led by Museum-trained docents provide a unique experience based on close viewing and conversation. All tours are free for Modern members and free to the public with admission to the galleries. Public tours focused specifically on current special exhibitions are available at 2 pm on the first Saturday of each month. The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth. 3200 Darnell St. themodern.org. 817.738.9215.
Remington & Russell, Retold, through Jan. 10, 2016
This exhibition will be the largest display of oil paintings and watercolors by Frederic Remington and Charles M. Russell in the permanent collection since 2005. The museum is considered to have one of the most significant private collections of paintings by the iconic Western artists in the United States. Daily. Sid Richardson Museum.
Bowie Blvd. kimbellart.org. 817.332.8451.
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309 Main St. sidrichardsonmuseum.org. Contact: 817-332-6554.
That Day: Laura Wilson, through Feb. 14, 2016
Laura Wilson takes us into a West defined by diverse communities outside the suburban middle-class. This exhibition of seventy-two photographs introduces us to worlds that are hard-bitten and fiercely independent. Framed equally by beauty and violence, the images reflect the artist’s challenge to today’s homogenized America. Amon Carter Museum of American Art. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd. cartermuseum.org. 817.738.1933
Tales from the American West: The ReesJones Collection, through Feb. 21, 2016 Dallas collector Trevor Rees-Jones first became interested in art and the American West when visiting the Amon Carter Museum of American Art as a young boy. Years later that experience led Rees-Jones to gather one of the finest private collections of art of the American West, spanning the eighteenth century through the 1920s, including paintings, watercolors, sculpture, and photographs. The selection of the Rees-Jones Collection on view marks its debut showing in a museum. Amon Carter Museum of American Art. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd. cartermuseum.org. 817.738.1933.
Pasture Cows Crossing Indian, through May 30, 2016
A visionary storyteller, Esther Pearl Watson (b. 1973) blends memories and imagination to capture her Texas upbringing. A mural-size painting (about 13 feet tall and 10 feet wide), Pasture Cows Crossing Indian Creek, was created specifically for the Amon Carter’s atrium. It is part of the museum’s program of rotating contemporary artworks in the atrium space and an exciting addition to an ongoing exploration of Texas artists and their contributions to modern American art. Amon Carter Museum of American Art. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd. cartermuseum.org. 817.738.1933. Frank Stella, through Sept. 4, 2016
A comprehensive survey of one of the most important living American artists. This exhibition presents Frank Stella’s career to date, showcasing his prolific output from the mid-1950s to the present through approximately 100 works, including paintings, reliefs, maquettes, sculptures, and drawings. The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth. 3200 Darnell St. themodern.org. 817.738.9215.
In the Moment at the Modern: A Program for People with Memory Loss, Fourth Wednesdays
Designed for people with memory loss and their caregivers, the monthly program enables participants to experience works of art at the Modern through intimate conversations with docents and thoughtful projects designed by the museum’s education staff. 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., with space for up 20 participants at both times. Free. Includes admission to the galleries and all materials. The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth. 3200 Darnell St. themodern.org. 817.738.9215.
Sensory Saturdays, Second Saturdays of every month
Sensory Saturdays is a free program for families with children who are five to twelve years old and on the Autism spectrum. Families will have time to explore artworks in the galleries and get creative during a hands-on, art-making experience! Family Access Program from 10:30am to 12:00pm. While the needs of individuals with Autism are the focus of this program, it is also intended to be fun for parents, siblings (of all ages), and other relatives! Amon Carter Museum of American Art. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd. cartermuseum.org. 817.738.1933.
American Airlines C.R. Smith Museum, Ongoing
The C.R. Smith Museum takes visitors on a flight through American Airlines history, with interactive exhibits that entice participation by all age groups. The museum features hundreds of historical artifacts, photographs, full-scale aircraft engines and a rare Douglas DC-3 airliner. In addition, the museum’s state-of-the-art digital theater features “The Spirit of American, a film featuring the history of commercial aviation as well as breathtaking aerial photography. Tuesday–Saturday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; closed Sunday and Monday. $0–$7. 4601 Texas Highway 360 at FAA Road. crsmithmuseum.org. 817.967.1560.
Leonard’s Department Store Museum, Ongoing
Visitors can view displays featuring hundreds of vintage items from the iconic downtown retail giant. Monday–Saturday, 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Free. Fort Worth Screen Printing Building. 200 Carroll St. 817.336.9111. fwscreen.com.
Texas Civil War Museum, Ongoing
Featuring 15,000 square feet of exhibits, this is the largest Civil War museum west of the Mississippi River. The museum consists of three separate galleries that display a Civil War collection, Victorian dress collection and United Daughters of the Confederacy Texas Confederate collection. Along with the exhibits, the museum includes a 75-seat movie theater that hosts a commissioned movie, “Our Homes Our Rights – Texas in the Civil War.” Tuesday–Saturday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. $0–$6. 760 Jim Wright Freeway N. 817.246.2323. texascivilwarmuseum.com.
Galleries
Winter Rusiloski, through Nov.27, 2015
Artspace111 is proud to present the solo exhibition Magnificent Tempest by artist Winter Rusiloski. Rusiloski’s artistic influence derives from time spent exploring the rural countryside and coastline of the Northeastern United States. The natural landscape inspired acute attention to the intersection between the earth and the sky. Many of her pieces posses a dynamic relationship between definite yet fluid lines and large bodies of space that are grounded by intermittent use of photography. Evident in the title, Rusiloski’s current works are often tempestuous and grand, but seem to transcend the initial notes of chaos into paintings that are serene and sublime.
Artspace111. 111 Hampton St. artspace111.com. 817.692.3228.
Adobe Western Art Gallery, ongoing Works in various media by John Barger, Lyndy Benson, Roger Iker, B.J. Lacasse, Lori Lawrence, and Ernie Lewis. 2322 N Main St, FW. Free. 817.624.4242.
Gallery Reception at the Fort Worth Community Arts Center, First Fridays Monthly reception for art exhibits opening at the Fort Worth Community Arts Center. 6–9 p.m. Free and open to the public. 1300 Gendy St. fwcac. org. 817.298.3021.
Films
Matisse, Nov. 1
Award-winning arts documentarian Phil Grabsky takes viewers behind-the-scenes in three world-class museum exhibitions to hear from art experts, as well as notable artists, writers, and performers, about some of Europe’s most beloved masters. These informative feature films detail each artist’s biography and achievements with location footage and glorious high-definition shots of the masterpieces on view. Kimbell Art Museum. 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd. kimbellart.org. 817.332.8451.
Family Film Series, Second Saturdays
Stop by the Central Library for a family-friendly flick on the second Saturday of every month. Check website for details on titles and descriptions. 1 p.m. Free. Fort Worth Central Library. Youth Center Discovery Theatre. 500 W. 3rd St. Parking is free on the streets and in the Third Street garage after 6 p.m. fortworthlibrary.org. 817.392.7323.
Films at the Modern
The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth offers a variety of events and programs on films. Check the website for details on titles, times, tickets and descriptions. 3200 Darnell St. themodern.org/ films/upcoming. 817.738.9215.
First Sunday Film Club
This series showcases the Fort Worth Library’s large and vibrant media collection. 2 p.m. Free. Fort Worth Central Library, Tandy Hall. 500 W. 3rd St. Parking is free on the streets and in the Third Street garage after 6 p.m. fortworthlibrary. org. 817.392.7323.
Magnolia at the Modern
Magnolia at the Modern is an ongoing series featuring critically acclaimed films shown weekly on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Check the website for titles and times, as well as for info on other film-related happenings. Tickets: $6–$9. Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth. 3200 Darnell St. themodern.org. 817.738.9215.
Omni Theater and Noble Planetarium
Check the museum website for times and dates. Fort Worth Museum of Science and History. 1600 Gendy St. fwmuseum.org/calendar. 817.255.9300.
Billy Bob’s Texas
Music
Fort worth Stockyards. 2520 Rodeo Plaza. billybobstexas.com. 817.624.7117. (Ticket prices are
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general admission/reserved.) Thursday concerts at 9:00 p.m., Friday and Saturday at 10:30 p.m. unless noted otherwise.
Nov. 5: Sam Riggs. Tickets. $10
Nov. 6: Jerrod Niemann. Tickets. $16-$22
Nov. 7: Aaron Lewis. Tickets: $16- $35
Nov. 12: Crooks. Tickets: $10
Nov. 13: Scotty McCreery Tickets: $16-$35
Nov. 14: Travis Tritt. Tickets: $16-$35
Nov. 15: Ramon Ayala. Tickets: $20
Nov. 19: Jason Eady & Adam Hood. Tickets: $10
Nov. 20: Bart Crow. $12-$16
Nov. 21: Kip Moore. Tickets: $17-$27
Nov. 26: Luke Wade. Tickets: $10
Nov. 27: Cole Swindell. Tickets: $16-$22
Nov. 28: Willie Nelson. Tickets: $20-$80
Lyle Lovett and John Hiatt, Nov. 2, 2015
Two of America’s greatest singer-songwriters, Lyle Lovett and John Hiatt, will come together for an intimate evening of songs and stories. An Acoustic Evening with Lyle Lovett and John Hiatt will be a spur-of-the-moment concert, Lovett says. “The show that John and I do is not scripted in any way, and we do not discuss at all what we’re going to play,” Lovett told Pop Matters. “John always plays first - we go in alphabetical order - and what I play is determined or suggested by what he plays first. And we just go from there. It’s very relaxed, a free exchange. Monday 7:30 p.m. Bass Performance Hall. 525 Commerce St. basshall.com. 817-212.4300.
Alessio Bax, piano, Nov. 12, 2015
Pianist Alessio Bax creates “a ravishing listening experience” (Gramophone) with his lyrical
playing, insightful interpretations, and dazzling facility. Called “perhaps the most elegant of today’s young pianists” by The New Yorker, he was a first-prize winner at the Leeds and Hamamatsu international piano competitions, a 2009 Avery Fisher Career Grant recipient, and has appeared as soloist with over 100 orchestras and performed in recital in the world’s major music halls. Thursday 7:30 PM. Kimbell Art Museum. 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd. kimbellart.org. 817.332.8451. For tickets, visit cliburn.org.
Vince Gill, Nov. 17, 2015
Please join us for a special evening featuring legendary country artist Vince Gill. The annual An Evening with a Legend is UNT Health Science Center’s signature fundraising event. It sells out quickly, so now is the time to secure your tickets or sponsorship. Tickets. $65 - $125. Tuesday 7:30p.m. For more Information call 817.735.0204 or go online: eveningwithalegend.com. Bass Performance Hall. 525 Commerce St. basshall. com. 817-212.4300.
Natalie Cole, Nov. 20, 2015
Multiple Grammy-winning recording artist Natalie Cole brings her extensive catalog of R&B and jazz staples to Bass Hall for an evening benefiting the Fort Worth Chapter of The Links Incorporated’s Scholarship Program, Stem Educational Programs and other community service projects. Friday 7:30 p.m. Bass Performance Hall. 525 Commerce St. basshall.com. 817-212.4300. Live Oak Music Hall & Lounge
Check the website for upcoming shows. 1311 Lipscomb St. theliveoak.com. 817.926.0968.
Inspired by true events, KINKY BOOTS takes you from a gentlemen’s shoe factory in Northampton to the glamorous catwalks of Milan. Charlie Price is struggling to live up to his father’s expectations and continue the family business of Price & Sons. With the factory’s future hanging in the balance, help arrives in the unlikely but spectacular form of Lola, a fabulous performer in need of some sturdy new stilettos. Sunday 1:30p.m. and 6:30p.m. Bass Performance Hall. 525 Commerce St. basshall. com. 817-212.4300.
David Sedaris, Nov. 5, 2015
With sardonic wit and incisive social critiques, David Sedaris has become one of America’s pre-eminent humor writers. The great skill with which he slices through cultural euphemisms and political correctness proves that Sedaris is a master of satire and one of the most observant writers addressing the human condition today. He is the author of The New York Times-bestselling collection of fables entitled “Squirrel Seeks Chipmunk: A Modest Bestiary.” His original radio pieces can often be heard on This American Life, distributed nationally by Public Radio International and produced by WBEZ. Sedaris has been nominated for three Grammy Awards for Best Spoken Word and Best Comedy Album. A feature film adaptation of his story “C.O.G.” was released after a premier at the 2013 Sundance Film Festival. Thursday 7:30 p.m. Bass Performance Hall. 525 Commerce St. basshall.com. 817-212.4300.
Dixie’s Never Wear a Tube Top While Riding a Mechanical Bull and 16 Other Things I Learned While I Was Drinking Last Thursday, Nov. 11-22
Dixie Longate, America’s favorite fast-talking Tupperware lady, is riding back into Fort Worth. The show kicks off a national tour right here in Fort Worth! Put on your cowboy boots and walk into Dixie’s favorite honky-tonk as she shares lessons learned after a hard night of drinking. Bass Performance Hall. 525 Commerce St. basshall. com. 817-212.4300.
Jason Alexander, Nov. 21, 2015
Long before he became Seinfeld’s George Costanza, the vastly talented Jason Alexander was a Tony Award-winning Broadway musical star. His unique brand of humor and Broadway showmanship will delight audiences when he takes the stage with the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra for a special evening of music, laughs, and memories you won’t want to miss. Saturday
Wonderful Willie Folks can see Willie Nelson perform live at Billy Bob's Texas on Nov. 28. Tickets range from $20-$80. For more information, visit billybobstexas.com.
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7:30 p.m. Bass Performance Hall. 525 Commerce St. basshall.com. 817-212.4300.
FREUD’S LAST SESSION, through Nov. 22, 2015
Just weeks before he will take his own life, legendary psychoanalyst Dr. Sigmund Freud invites the young, rising Oxford Don C.S. Lewis to his home in London. On the day England enters World War Two, Freud and Lewis clash about love, sex, the existence of God, and the meaning of life. Freud’s Last Session is a deeply touching play filled with humor and exploring the minds, hearts and souls of two brilliant men addressing the greatest questions of all time. Amphibian Stage Productions. 120 S Main Street. 817.923.3012
Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer the Musical. Nov. 24-15
The beloved TV classic RUDOLPH THE REDNOSED REINDEER soars off the screen and onto the stage this holiday season. See all of your favorite characters as they come to life in the all-new.
Tuesday 1:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Wednesday 1:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Bass Performance Hall. 525 Commerce St. basshall.com. 817-212.4300.
Home for the Holidays, Nov. 27-29
Once again, it’s a holly, jolly Christmas at the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra. Enjoy your favorite songs of the season, then sing-along with the orchestra in the only place in Texas where snow flurries are guaranteed! A holiday tradition for the whole family to enjoy. Friday 7:30 PM. Saturday 2:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Sunday 2:00 p.m. Bass Performance Hall. 525 Commerce St. basshall.com. 817-212.4300.
A staple of the local entertainment scene for many years, this popular Fort Worth-based improvisational comedy troupe performs skits and songs based on audience suggestions. Friday and Saturday, 7:30 p.m. and 10 p.m. 18 and older are welcome. Tickets: $20. 312 Houston St. fourdayweekend.com. 817.226.4329.
Hyena’s Comedy Night Club, Ongoing
Various performances each week in downtown Fort Worth, ranging from local to national stars. 425 Commerce St. hyenascomedynightclub.com. 817.877.5233.
Other Attractions and Events
Cattle Baron Mansion Tours, Nov. 1, 2015
Tours of McFarland House and Thistle Hill historic homes. Wed-Sun. $7.50-$15. 1509 Pennsylvania Av. 1110 Penn St.
Texas Motor Speedway- Nascar camping world truck series, Nov. 5-8, 2015
The WinStar World Casino & Resort 350 kicks off a weekend that features all three of NASCAR’s national series, beginning with the Camping World Truck Series. This will be a pivotal race for two-time defending NASCAR Camping World
Truck Series champion Matt Crafton and others who are chasing a series title as just two races remain in the season following the WinStar World Casino & Resort 350. Texas Motor Speedway. 3545 Lone Star Circle.
STOCKYARD STATION - SHRINE CIRCUS, Nov. 13-22, 2015
Join us for a Shrine Circus performance under the big top in the North Forty! Stockyards Station. 130 E. Exchange Avenue. 817.625.9715
PUMPKIN SPICE 5K, 10K, 15K, Nov. 21, 2015
The Pumpkin Spice run is our new fall multidistance race. Held on the Saturday before Thanksgiving at the unique Panther Island Pavilion park in Fort Worth, this race will give you a chance to celebrate the season. So whether you’re distance is a 5K, 10K, or even a 15K, come on out and run. Starts at 6:30 a.m. Panther Island Pavilion. 395 Purcey St. 817.698.0700.
Anime North Texas, Nov. 20, 2015
A convention centering around the themes of Anime and Japanese pop culture. With Voice actors, game room, interesting panels, dance and so much more. Hilton Fort Worth. 815 Main St. Friday 2:00 p.m. - midnight. Saturday 9:00 a.m.-1:00 a.m. Sun: 9:00 a.m.-5:00p.m. animenorthtexas.com. 972.821.7888
Pawnee Bill’s Wild West Show, Ongoing
A Historical reenactment of the original Pawnee Bill’s Wild West Show. The show features trick roping, trick shooting, trick riding, cowboy songs and entertaining look at history. Every Saturday and Sunday 2:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. Adult $15. Child $8. Senior $11. Reserved $18-$23 Cowtown Coliseum. 121 E. Exchange Avenue. 817.625.1025 or 800.COWTOWN.
150 Years of Fort Worth Satellite Exhibit, Ongoing
The exhibit traces the city’s development, from its beginning as a frontier outpost, through its rowdy youth as a cattle town, to present day. Created by the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History, in cooperation with City Center Development Co. Open daily from 9 a.m.–8 p.m. Free. Historic Fire Station No. 1. Second and Commerce streets. fwmuseum.org. 817.871.7686.
Amon Carter Museum of American Art, Ongoing
The museum has a full slate of fun and informative public programs for its visitors, from lectures by visiting artists and scholars to extended education opportunities, family events, children’s programs and a book club. Admission is free unless otherwise noted. Check the website for details. Amon Carter Museum of American Art. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd. cartermuseum.org. 817.738.1933.
BRIT First Saturday, Ongoing
Free family fun and activities on the first Saturday of the month, including a farmers market that features a variety of fresh, seasonal produce sourced from local gardens based around Fort Worth. 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Botanical Research Institute of Texas. 1700 University Drive. brit.org/firstsaturday. 817.332.4441.
BRIT Tours, Ongoing
Lace up your sneakers and learn about Botanical Research Institute of Texas’ history, present and future, research programs, herbarium, libraries, educational programs and its sustainable building. Thursdays 1:30 p.m., first Saturday of the month 10:30 a.m. Free. Botanical Research Institute of Texas. 1700 University Drive. brit.org. 817.332.4441.
Cattle Baron Mansions, Ongoing
Tour the Ball-Eddleman-McFarland House and Thistle Hill mansion and stand where the famous cattle barons stood when livestock was king and ranching ruled the Southwest. Wednesday–Friday, hourly, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.; Sunday, hourly, 1 p.m.–3 p.m. Tickets: $15/adults, $7.50/children 12 and under. Ball-Eddleman-McFarland House, 1110 Penn St. Historic Fort Worth. historicfortworth. org. 817.332.5875.
Clearfork Food Park, Ongoing
This waterfront and woof-friendly park features a variety of food trucks and live music in a laidback, alfresco setting. Thirsty folk can swing by the Cantina, which boasts a full selection of beer and wines. Wednesday and Thursday, 11 a.m.–8 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m.–10 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m.–8 p.m.; closed Monday and Tuesday. 1541 Merrimac Circle (located on the Trinity Trail just off University Drive across from the Fort Worth Zoo). clearkforkfoodpark.com.
Coyote Drive-In, Ongoing
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View flicks the “old-fashioned way,” in an underthe-stars setting that’s anything but antiquated. The Panther Island locale provides stunning views of downtown Fort Worth along the Trinity River near the Panther Island Pavilion, where concerts and tubing are regularly happening. Coyote Drive-In is a joint collaboration between Coyote Theatres, the Tarrant Regional Water District, Trinity River Vision Authority and the city of Fort Worth. Check the website for movies, times and special events. 223 N.E. 4th St. coyotedrive-in. com. 817.717.7767.
Fort Worth Botanic Garden, Ongoing
A peaceful haven nestled in the heart of Fort Worth’s Cultural District, the Garden is home to more than 2,500 species of native and exotic plants that flourish in its 23 specialty gardens. Open daily from dawn until dusk. Free. Admission fees apply to Conservatory and Japanese Gardens. 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd. fwbg.org. 817.871.7686.
Fort Worth Food Park, Ongoing
Enjoy a variety of gourmet dishes served up by some of the area’s top local chefs — all in one serene, park-like setting in the heart of Fort Worth’s cultural and entertainment district. Park features outdoor games, live music and other special events. It’s also pet-friendly and has free wireless Internet. 2509 Weisenberger St. Thursday, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. and 5 p.m.–8 p.m.; Friday, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. and 4 p.m.–10 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m.–10 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m.–8 p.m. fwfoodpark. com.
Fort Worth Herd Cattle Drive, Ongoing
The world’s only twice daily cattle drive. Historic Fort Worth Stockyards on East Exchange Avenue in front of the Fort Worth Livestock Exchange Building. 11:30 a.m. and 4 p.m.
Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge, Ongoing
The 3,621-acre refuge is one of the largest cityowned nature centers in the United States with more than 20 miles of hiking trails. The center provides a variety of regular and special programs. Check website for details. Refuge: 8 a.m.–5 p.m. daily. Hardwicke Interpretive Center: 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m. daily. Admission: $2–$5. 9601 Fossil Ridge Road. fwnaturecenter.org. 817.392.7410.
Fort Worth Water Gardens, Ongoing
Designed by famed architect Philip Johnson, the 5-acre downtown park features a peaceful oasis of fountains and pools. 10 a.m.–10 p.m. daily. 1502 Commerce St. Free. 817.871.5700.
Fort Worth Zoo, Ongoing
The oldest zoo in Texas, the Fort Worth Zoo was founded in 1909 and has grown into a nationally ranked facility, housing nearly 7,000 native and exotic animals. Open daily at 10 a.m. Tickets: adults (13+), $12; children (3–12), $9 (2 and under free); seniors (65+), $9. Wednesdays: half-price. 1989 Colonial Parkway. fortworthzoo.org. 817.759.7555.
Granbury Ghosts and Legends Tour, Fridays and Saturdays
Hour-long walking excursion around Granbury’s historic downtown square guided by actors dressed in Civil War-era attire. 7 p.m. and 9:15 p.m. $7–$10. 116 W. Bridge St. granburytours.com. 817.559.0849.
Lectures and Discussions at the Kimbell, Ongoing
Year-round evening, weekday and Saturday lectures by staff and guest speakers explore various topics relating to the permanent collection and special exhibitions on view at the Kimbell Art Museum. Some programs require advance reservations. Kimbell Art Museum. 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd. kimbellart.org. 817.332.8451.
Log Cabin Village, Ongoing
Step back in time to the 1800s at Log Cabin Village, a living history museum devoted to the preservation of Texas’ pioneer heritage. And be sure to keep tabs on the website, which details the Village’s ever-changing array of special events. Tuesday–Friday, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 1–5 p.m.; closed Monday. Tickets: $4–$5. Log Cabin Village. 2100 Log Cabin Village Lane. logcabinvillage.org. 817.392.5881. Martin House Brewing Co. Tours and Tastings, Saturdays
Admission includes a souvenir pint glass, guided brewery tour and three complimentary pints (must bring your ID). $10. 2–5 p.m. Martin House Brewing Co. 220 S. Sylvania Ave., Ste. 209. martinhousebrewing.com. 817.222.0177. Panther Island Pavilion, Ongoing
Self-billed as “the only outdoor entertainment venue in Funkytown,” PIP caters to a wide variety of uses, including concerts, festivals and events — all staged along the banks of our beloved Trinity, with stunning views of the best downtown in the country (aka, ours, of course!). Besides boasting the only waterfront stage in Texas, it’s also got a main stage for yearround events and two additional band shells for multi-act festivals. In addition to attending a multitude of live events throughout the year, guests also can rent stand-up paddle boards, kayaks, canoes and pedal boats and take part in some watersports fun. Check the website for specifics. 395 Purcey St. pantherislandpavilion.
com. 817.698.0700.
Rahr & Sons Brewing Co. Tours and Tastings, Wednesdays and Saturdays
There’s a $10 tour admission fee for anyone over 18, but a tour of the brewery and a Rahr & Sons pint glass that holds up to three free beer samples are yours for no additional charge. Wednesdays, 5–7:30 p.m.; Saturdays, 1–3 p.m. Rahr & Sons Brewing Co. 701 Galveston Ave. rahrbrewing.com. 817.810.9266.
Revolver Brewing Tour and Tastings, Saturdays
Great beer, fresh country air, picnic tables, a band, barbecue or fajitas, corn bag toss and an informative tour of the brewery. Noon–3 p.m. Admission is $10 and includes a Revolver Brewing pint glass. Food vendors will be on site. Revolver Brewery. 5650 Matlock Road, Granbury. revolverbrewing.com. 817.736.8034.
River Legacy Living Science Center, Ongoing
The 12,000-square-foot nature center offers interactive exhibits, terrariums, aquariums, nature trails and Saturday events. Monday–Saturday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Free admission. 703 N.W. Green Oaks Blvd., Arlington. riverlegacy.org. 817.860.6752.
Southside Urban Market, Ongoing
Their mission is to foster relations among a diverse group of people, promote local artisans, encourage eco-friendly food production and promote healthy living. Saturdays 9 a.m.–1 p.m. Southside Fort Worth on the corner of South Main and East Daggett. southsideurbanmarket. com.
Stockyards Championship Rodeo, Ongoing
Full-on rodeo action Friday and Saturday night, year-round at the historic Cowtown Coliseum. 121 E. Exchange Ave. 8 p.m. Tickets: $15–$20. Stockyards Walking Tours, Saturdays Wrangler Walking Tour: Historical facts, culture and stories of the Stockyards. 10 a.m., 12 p.m., 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. Tickets: $6–$8. Available in Spanish, French, German, Japanese and English. Stockyards Station, 130 E. Exchange Ave. stockyardsstation.com.
Vintage Railroad: Trinity River Run, Thursdays–Sundays
Hit the rails in an authentic Victorian-style coach between Grapevine and the Fort Worth Stockyards. From the Fort Worth location, visitors can ride on a trip to the Trinity River and back, enjoying beautiful scenery and the 19th-century ambience of a steam locomotive. 3:15–4:15 p.m. $6–$10. Grapevine Vintage Railroad – Fort Worth. 140 E. Exchange Ave. grapevinetexasusa.com. 817.410.3123.
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Hoya Korean Kitchen serves traditional bibimbap, a signature Korean dish served in a hot stone bowl and comprised of white rice artfully topped with sautéed vegetables, chili pepper paste, soy sauce, and a sunny side-up egg. If you are hungry for more, turn the page. Fort Worth, Texas:
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korean cuisine in cowtown
Hoya Korean Kitchen brings flavorful fast-casual cuisine to Sundance Square.
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Unlike Vietnamese and thai, korean cuisine has yet to make its way into Fort worth’s mainstream dining scene, but Hoya Korean Kitchen, located in prime downtown real estate in Sundance Square, might help change that.
Opened in January in a former Quiznos, the fast-casual concept comes from the same owner of Dallas’ Little Katana, an upscale sushi and sashimi bar in Highland Park. During weekday lunch, expect a line of hurried downtown business workers order-
location: 355 W. 3rd St., Fort Worth, hoyakoreankitchen.com
For info call: 817.334.7999
Price range: $-$$
hours: Open 7 days a week, 11.a.m. - 10.p.m. happy hour 4.p.m. - 8.p.m. what we like: In addition to the delicious proteins, Hoya offers a vast array of textures and flavors in each dish.
our recommendation: The bibimbap is a must!
ing customizable Korean bowls and lunch boxes at the counter. At dinner, service starts at the table with a waitress who’ll ask for drink orders. This was a surprise on a recent evening outing as we had become accustomed to placing orders from behind the glass window during previous visits, Chipotle-style, and paying the ticket in advance. But Hoya has made several tweaks lately, both in service and in menu options, that have resulted in the restaurant’s best offerings yet.
The most noticeable adjustment since the eatery’s opening is the temperature of the food. During early weeks in business, dishes were lukewarm at best, including so-called “hot soups,” like ramen and udon noodle. Hoya’s culinary team has thankfully increased the heat, providing piping hot items presented with plumes of billowy steam. Hoya has also forgone wraps, an unspectacular early menu item, and is now sticking to rice and noodle bowls and Korean entrees like beef bulgogi, or grilled marinated beef. Korean tacos are a new menu addition that can come with teriyaki chicken, spicy chicken or pork, or beef barbecue, and the Korean fusion burgers, made with house-ground beef and spicy aioli, are brand new, too.
But one of the restaurant’s most interesting and tastiest items is the traditional bibimbap (starts at $8), a signature Korean dish served in a hot stone bowl and comprised of white rice artfully topped with sautéed vegetables, chili pepper paste, soy sauce, and a sunny side-up egg. Protein additions for the dish include teriyaki and spicy chicken, beef bulgogi, spicy pork, shrimp or crisp tofu. Diners will find bundles of sweetly marinated shredded carrots, sliced zucchini, sautéed mushrooms and bean sprouts, all providing a satisfying mix of textures and flavors.
The yakisoba bowl (starts at $5) is another veggie-heavy dish (mostly cabbage and onions) encompassing thin, fried buckwheat noodles tossed in a sweet soy sauce. We tried ours with beef for a filling dinner, especially when accompanied with steamed edamame ($3), fried mandu ($3), the Korean name for dumplings (these are stuffed with seasoned ground pork and come with a ginger-tinged dipping sauce), and lightly battered shrimp tempura ($8), which came four to an order along with a tempura fried zucchini and carrot wedges.
All entrees at Hoya range from $5-$12, leaving plenty of pocket change for wine, beer, or cold or hot sake, which can be ordered from the expansive covered patio bar during most evenings. Craft beer selections surprisingly run deep and include local offerings from Panther Island Brewing to imported varieties like Sapporo.
Hoya is expertly dishing up traditional Korean "hot soups," such as ramen and udon noodle.
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Since opening Ellerbe Fine Foods in 2009 in a stylish former gas station setting, Chef Molly McCook has garnered national attention for her seasonal menus showcasing the finest local ingredients.
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The darling of the farm-to-table movement, e llerbe f ine f oods and Chef mC Cook have been written about by publications like Gourmet, Bon Appétit, Southern Living and Food & Wine magazines. Chef McCook was even invited to the James Beard House in 2014. Co-owner and General Manager Richard King has been by her side from the beginning.
On a recent trip, we loved the Lemon Poached Gulf Shrimp ($13). Three jumbo shrimp were nestled into a Scott Farm green tomato, tossed in a house-made remoulade and sprinkled with Applewood smoked bacon and green onions.
The Grilled Bacon Wrapped Rainbow Trout ($25) was a hearty portion set atop crushed new potatoes. The whole trout was filled with lemon and parsley and presented skin-on and wrapped in bacon, although the bacon was not as prominent as you might expect. The crispy trout skin was draped in a dill scented gribiche sauce (a French sauce made from emulsified egg yolk, oil and mustard – this one was in place of a typical mayo-based tartar sauce). Scott Farm okra was sliced length-wise and charred, bringing out a smoky flavor.
Likewise the buttery Paneed Canadian Lobster Tail ($29) was delicious. One lobster tail was removed from its shell, flattened, lightly dusted with flour and then pan sautéed in butter for a lovely golden presentation. It was served over a very lightly basil-scented farro (basil was not a big player). The grain was chewy and filling with Cowtown Market summer squash slices tossed in the mix. A beurre blanc sauce with roasted Turley Farm yellow heirloom tomatoes along with briny, crispy capers and wilted kale brightened the dish.
With each passing season, Ellerbe reinvents itself, so by the time you visit, expect a winter-time menu. Some favorites like Maw Maw's Bread Pudding ($8) are staples year round. This muffin-sized dessert is plated with whiskey sauce and chopped pralined Texas pecans for good measure.
location: 1501 W. Magnolia Ave. for info Call: 817.926.3663 Price range: $$ - $$$
Maw Maw's Bread Pudding
Lemon Poached Gulf Shrimp at Ellerbe Fine Foods
Savor the Season
Blaine Staniford, executive chef of GRACE, keeps guests salivating with his seasonal, innovative menu additions.
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ALWAYS ONE TO STAY SHARP AND PERFECT HIS CULINARY ARTISTRY, Chef Staniford recently strutted his stuff at a dinner entitled Modern Texan Elegance at The Beard House in New York. Upon his return to Fort Worth’s GRACE Restaurant, he unveiled several new untraditional dishes that retain subtle undertones of familiarity.
What’s New
Guests should visit GRACE often to see the new items that Staniford adds each season.
Hamachi ($19) with gingerscented Texas peaches and toasted garlic ponzu
Beef Tenderloin Tartare ($17) with harissa aioli, bulb onions, quail egg and chickpea chips
Eastern Spotted Skate Wing with Butter Poached Lobster, Zucchini, Chanterelles and Bell Pepper Emulsion
Summer Squash Triangoli ($14) with burrata, squash blossoms, pistachios and mint
Shhhh….
Something not on Grace’s menu but available if you know to ask for it is the Schaumburg Washington Oyster dish served warm on rock salt and topped with caviar butter, crème freche and crab meat. It’s pure happiness in your mouth.
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Join GRACE every day from 4 - 6 p.m. for half-off bubbles by the glass.
Hours: Dining
Hours: Mon.-Sun., 5:30 –9:30 p.m. Bar Hours: Mon.-Sun., 4 – 10 p.m. Valet parking available
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Babe’s Chicken Dinner House 230 N. Center St., 817.801.0300. Lunch Hours 11am-2pm Mon.Fri.; Dinner Hours 5pm-9pm Mon.-Fri; All Day 11am-9pm Sat. and Sun. $
Bj’s Restaurant And Brewhouse 201 Interstate 20 E., 817.465.5225. 11am-midnight Mon.-Thur.; 11am-1am Fri.; 10am-1am Sat.; 10am-midnight Sun. $-$$
Chef Point Cafe 5901 Watauga Rd., Watauga, 817.656.0080. 11am-9pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.; 7am-10pm Sat.; 10am-9pm Sun. Breakfast Saturdays. $-$$
Del Frisco's Grille 154 E. 3rd St., 817.887.9900. Lunch 11am-4pm Mon.-Sun.; Dinner - 4pm10pm Sun. and 4pm-11pm Mon.-Sat. $$
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-2pm Mon.-Thu. & Sat.; 6:30am-8:30pm Fri. $
Drew’s Place 5701 Curzon Ave., 817.735.4408. 10:30am-6pm Tue.-Sat.; Closed Sun.-Mon. $-$$ Ellerbe Fine Foods 1501 W. Magnolia Ave.,
817.926.3663. Closed Sun.-Mon.; 11am-2pm and 5:30pm-9pm, Tue.-Thu.; 11am-2pm and 5:3010pm, Fri.; 5:30pm-10pm, Sat. $$-$$$ The Social House 840 Currie St., 817.820. 1510. 11am-2am Mon.-Sun. $$
Fred’s Texas Cafe 915 Currie St., 817.332.0083. 10:30am-midnight Tue.-Sat.; 10am-9pm Sun. Closed Mon. 2730 Western Center, 817.232.0111. 10:30am-midnight Tue.-Sat.; 3509 Blue Bonnet Circle, 817.916.4650. 10:30am-2am Mon.-Sun. $$ Little Red Wasp 808 Main St., 817.877.3111. 11am-10pm Mon.-Thurs.; 11am-midnight Fri.; 10am-midnight Sat.; 10am-10pm Sun.; Brunch to 4pm Sat.-Sun. $$-$$$
Pappadeaux 2708 W. Freeway, 817.877.8843. Other location: 1304 E. Copeland Rd., Arlington, 817.543.0544. 11am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $$
Montgomery Street Café 2000 Montgomery St., 817.731.8033. 6am-2pm Mon.-Sat. $ Old Neighborhood Grill 1633 Park Place Ave., 817.923.2282. 7am-9pm Mon.-Sat. $ Ol’ South Pancake House 1509 S. University Dr., 817.336.0311. Open 24 hours. $ Paris Coffee Shop 704 W. Magnolia, 817.335.2041. 6am-2:30pm Mon.-Fri.; Breakfast Only 6am-11am Sat. $
Park Hill Cafe 2974 Park Hill Dr., 817.921.5660. Lunch 10am-2:30pm, Dinner 6pm-9pm Mon.Fri.; Brunch 10am-1pm Sat.-Sun. $-$$
Pop’s Safari 2929 Morton St., 817.877.0916. 9am10pm Mon.-Thu.; 9am-midnight Fri.-Sat.; closed Sun. $$-$$$ Rise & Shine 3636 Altamesa Blvd., 817.423.3555. 6am-2pm daily. $ Secret Garden Tearoom 2601 Montgomery St., 817.763.9787. 11am-3pm Mon.-Fri.; 11am-4pm Sat.; noon-4pm Sun. $ The Live Oak Music Hall & Lounge 1311 Lipscomb St., 817.926.0968. 3pm-midnight Tue.Thur. and Sun.; 3pm-2am Fri.; 1pm-2am Sat. $$ The Rose Garden Tea Room 7200 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.731.7673. 11:30am-3:30pm Mon-Sat.; 12pm-3:30pm Sun. $ Twin Creeks Café 3400 W. Loop 820 S. (inside
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Frank Kent Honda), 817.696.4360. 8am-3:30pm Mon.-Sat. $
Vidalias Southern Cuisine 200 Main St., 817.210.2222. 6am-10pm daily. $$
McKinley’s Fine Bakery & Café 1616 S. University Dr. Ste. 301, 817.332.3242. 8am-6:30pm Mon.-Sat.; 11am-5pm Sun. $
Panera Bread 1700 S. University Dr., 817.870.1959. Other location: 1804 Precinct Line Rd., 817.605.0766. 1409 N. Collins, Arlington, 817.548.8726. 2140 E. Southlake Blvd., Ste. S. 817.416.5566. 4611 S. Hulen St. 817.370.1802. 6:30am-9pm Mon.-Sat.; 7am-8pm Sun. $ Pearl Snap Kolaches 4006 White Settlement Road. 817.233.8899. 6 am-3pm Mon.-Fri., 7 am-1 pm Sat. & Sun. $
La Madeleine 2101 N. Collins St., Arlington, 817.461.3634. 6:30am-10pm daily. Other location: 4201 S Cooper St., Arlington, 817.417.5100. 6:30am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 6:30am-11pm Fri.-Sat.
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Le Cep 3324 W. 7Th St., 817.900.2468. 5:30Pm10:30Pm Tue.-Sat.; Closed Sun.-Mon. $$$$ Fort WortH
La Madeleine 6140 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.654.0471. 6:30am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 6:30am11pm Fri.-Sat. Other locations: 4626 SW Loop 820. 817.717.5200.; 900 Hwy. 114 W., Grapevine, 817.251.0255. 6:30am-10pm daily $ Saint-Emilion 3617 W. 7th St., 817.737.2781. 5:30pm-9pm Tue.-Thu.; 6pm-9pm Fri.-Sat. $$$
What the locals are eating if you have ever visited little italy in new York city, you will feel right at home at Fortuna italian restaurant. You will find the same simple, family-run neighborhood vibe here.
Fortuna
5837 Camp Bowie Blvd.
Fort Worth
817.737.4469
At Fortuna, the walls are painted with murals of Venice, Tuscany and Rome. Latticework with grapevines dangle overhead, and the tables are covered in alternating red- or greencheckered cloths.
We tried the stuffed mushrooms ($6) for our starter. It arrived with five medium-sized mushroom caps stuffed with a standard filling, tasted like a typical crabmeat, Ritz cracker crumb mixture.
On this visit, I opted for something more outstanding, the Mixed Seafood Tuttomare ($19.95), and one of the pricier items on the menu. For reference, it is basically a very dressed-up version of Linguine with White Clam Sauce.
After all that pasta and bread, it is unlikely you will make it to dessert, but since it is my job, I took one for the team and ordered a traditional Cannoli ($4.50). It was both creamy and crispy with a light dusting of chocolate chips.
Fortuna is an affordable spot for a family dinner or date night, as well as a trusted place to meet a friend for lunch. The prices are fair, and the service is always friendly, and although eating here may not actually change your fortune, it will leave you both full and satisfied.
Joe T. Garcia’s 2201 N. Commerce, 817.626.4356. Cash only. 11am-2:30pm, 5pm-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am11pm Fri.-Sat.; 11am-10pm Sun. $$
La Familia 841 Foch St., 817.870.2002. 11am-10pm Tues.-Fri.; 8am-10pm Sat. Closed Sun.-Mon. $
La Perla Negra 910 Houston St., 817.882.8108. 11am9pm Mon.-Sun. $$
La Playa Maya 6209 Sunset Dr., 817.738.3329. Other locations: 1540 N. Main St., 817.624.8411. 3200 Hemphill St., 817.924.0698. 11am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $
Los Molcajetes 4320 Western Center Blvd.,
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817.306.9000. 11am-9:30pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am10pm Fri.; 9am-10pm Sat.; 9am-9pm Sun. $ Los Vaqueros 2629 N. Main St., 817.624.1511. Other Location: 3105 Cockrell Ave., 817.710.8828. 11am-9pm Mon.-Thu.; 11 am-10pm, Fri.-Sat.; 10:30am-9pm Sun. Other location: Crown Valley Golf Club, 29 Crown Road, Weatherford. 817.441.2300 $
Mambo’s 1010 Houston St. in the Park Central Hotel, 817.336.3124. 11am- 2pm Tues.-Fri.; 4pm10pm Wed.-Sat. $ Mi Cocina 509 Main St., 817.877.3600. Other locations: 4601 W. Freeway (I-30 and Hulen), 817.569.1444. 9369 Rain Lily Trail. 817.750.6426. 11am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $ The Original 4713 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.738.6226. 11am-9pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat.; Breakfast tacos: 6am-10am Mon.-Fri. $
Pappasito’s Cantina 2704 W. Freeway, 817.877.5546. Other location: 321 W. Road to Six Flags, Arlington, 817.795.3535. 11am-10pm Sun.Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $$ all locations Pulidos 2900 Pulido St., 817.732.7571. Other location: 5051 Hwy. 377 S., 817.732.7871. 11am9:30pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat. $ Rio Mambo 6125 SW Loop 820, 817.423.3124. 1302 S. Main St., Weatherford. 817.598.5944. 11am9:30pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-10:30pm Fri.-Sat. $$ Salsa Fuego 3520 Alta Mere Drive, 817.560.7888. 11am-9pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat.; closed Sun. $
Salsa Limon 929 University Drive, 817.820.0680. 7am-11pm Mon.-Thu.; 7am-3am Fri.-Sat.; 7am9pm Sun. Other locations: 4200 S. Freeway, Ste. 1099, 817.921.4435. 10am-9pm Mon.-Thu.; 10am2:45am Fri.-Sat.; 10am-10pm Sun.; 2916 W. Berry St. 817.675.2519. 11am-11pm Mon.; 11am-2am Tue.-Sat. $
Truluck’s Seafood, Steak & Crab House 1420 Plaza Pl., 817.912.0500. 5pm-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 5pm-11pm Fri.-Sat. $$$
WilloW Park
Fish Creek 4899 E. I-20., 817.441.1746. 11am-9pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.; noon-10pm Sat. $$
southwest Fort Worth
Blue Mesa Bar & Grill 1600 S. University Dr., 817.332.6372. Other Location: 550 Lincoln Square, Arlington, 682.323.3050. 11am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat.; 9am-10pm Sun. $$
Old Hickory Steakhouse Restaurant Gaylord Texan Hotel & Convention Center, 1501 Gaylord Trail, 817.778.2215 (after 5pm, 817.778.2280). Nightly, 5:30pm-10pm. $$$$
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Each month we will present our readers with an obscure detail shot from somewhere in fort worth, courtesy of photographer brian luenser. We will provide the clues, and you will have the opportunity to guess where the shot was taken at fwtx.com/articles/where-november-15. The following month we will include the full photo as well as a new obscure detail shot. Here are this month’s clues:
1. In 1928 it was a regional retail and mail order warehouse.
2. The overall design of this structure is described as Mission Revival.
reveal from last month Ball-Eddleman-McFarland
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Lexus Fan
Roanoke resident Chad Holland is an avid baseball and football fan who’s been to ten MLB All Star games. Sporting events are his hobby, and he says, “It’s always nice driving to the Ballpark in Arlington, pulling up to Lexus Valet and walking across the street to watch the game. Priceless!” Chad is also an avid Lexus fan, returning to Park Place Lexus Grapevine during the last ten years to purchase five Lexus luxury vehicles, including the Lexus GX 470 midsize SUV, three IS 250 sport sedans, and his current ride, a 2015 Lexus IS 250 sport sedan.
Restaurant Manager at Vaquero Golf Club in Westlake, Chad returns to Lexus for its superb comfort, smooth ride, and quality features
(“the sound system rocks!”) but says he chose Park Place Lexus Grapevine to purchase his vehicles because of the “great staff and phenomenal customer service.” He says, “When I think of customer service, I think of Park Place Lexus in Grapevine. The staff is like a family to me--they make the difference. Sometimes I just stop by to see them!”
“My IS 250 is a great car, but it’s the staff that keeps me coming back. Thanks for all you do Ezell Williamson, Chris Brunner, Eric Jaimes and Gary Venner. Great people!”
