Fort Worth Magazine - October 2012

2012 DREAM HOME

From Left to Right: KW Team Leader, Lesli Akers and Luxury Agents Beverly Wells, Johnny Williams, Barbara Pantuso, Tanya Benoist, Pam Yoakum and Jeannie Anderson (seated). Not pictured, Carrie Smith.

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Cover Story

by Paul K. Harral

OUR PRIORITIES ARE THE SAME AS YOURS.

Texans take pride in their communities. They work hard to make them better places to live. That is why we believe in giving back to the communities in which we live and work by supporting our schools, our neighborhoods, and those who watch over our safety. We want to do our part because we care, and because it is the right thing to do.

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/ DEPARtmENtS & COLumNS /

15 Wired In Staying connected with the latest local happenings 23 fwliving Your definitive guide to living well

24 Health Survival of the Fittest: Cancer studies and survivors tote benefits of exercise. by Jennifer Retter

26 Image Solutions for Hyperpigmentation: Every woman wants a smooth, even complexion. But many often find themselves battling brown spots that can mar that porcelain glow. by Tammye Nash

28 Getaways

Roman Holiday: Hurry and make your reservations now for a Roman holiday, but don’t rush yourself once you get there. by Kyle Whitecotton

30 Culture The latest book and music reviews as well as a look at the Kimbell’s exhibit celebrating its 40th anniversary

36 Cooking From Grandmas With Love: The First Grandmothers’ Club of Fort Worth launches its first cookbook. by Judie Byrd

40 Style In the Nude: The perfect neutral accessories for fall by Callie Johnston

107 Goodwill Girls Inc. of Tarrant County, The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and Caris Foundation are all programs or organizations improving lives.

114 According to Heywood Seek Companionship: Solving loneliness calls for a dog, a cat or a good bottle of wine.

116 PG Suggested Tracking Down the Culprit: The case of the smelly eggs is solved unsatisfactorily.

118 For What It’s Worth … How to Handle Flaky Friends by Molly Forthright

120 Anchor’s Outtakes Brendan Higgins: CBS 11 News This Morning Co-Anchor

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

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

187 fwdish Culinary ventures in and around town

188 Now Open Temaki Sushi actually opened about a year and half ago but underwent a transformation last July from a counterservice format to sitdown service. by Courtney Dabney

190 Restaurant Review El Asadero is a family-owned jewel that has been serving up Monterrey-style cuisine since 1982. by Courtney Dabney

194 Dish Listings

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

208 fwflashback

The backstory behind the people and events that shaped our city

Dreaming Dreams

Welcome to the annual Fort Worth, t exas Dream home issue. t he house this year is in the r iverhills neighborhood just off a rborlawn Drive on a 320-acre area that is part of the legendary edwards ranch that has played such a role in Fort Worth history.

i must admit that writing about the Dream home pushes me a little out of my comfort zone. in a career that has spanned writing about the first manned landing on the moon, a number of hurricanes and other natural disasters, the riots of the civil rights era and the tragic attack on the united states on sept. 11, 2001, writing about color schemes and fabrics does not come naturally to me.

But i am also the son of a small-time contractor in a small texas town and grew up working construction for him. a nd there is a full woodworking shop in my garage — not used nearly enough these days since there is a limit to the amount of furniture a home will contain. so i am interested in the process and enjoy seeing elegant houses from start to finish. i can tell you this: Builders Powers & curtis do quality work.

You can see pictures of the house beginning on page 54, but to get the full impact, you need to tour the home yourself. Details about visiting it are in the story. the cost of tour tickets goes to a good cause — the a merican heart association-tarrant county. heart disease is the no. 1 killer of adults in a merica and the no. 2 killer of children. many of those deaths could be prevented.

a lso in this issue is an article by former star-telegram colleague mary rogers about the tragic lives many animals live in our area. there’s a new foundation spurred by the story of hope, a severely abused dog found in Parker county on the ranch of Kit and charlie moncrief in a brush-filled dry creek bed. the rescue led Kit to form the saving hope Foundation. that article begins on page 44.

congratulations to coach Gary Patterson. on sept. 8, he became the most winning football coach in tcu’s history. if you are a subscriber, you got the special edition we published on him and his coaching career and impact on Fort Worth. that magazine also went to tcu season ticket holders and was distributed at a number of events. there are limited quantities available for purchase at $10 each. call 817.560.6111.

a personal note: i was deeply saddened by the death of astronaut neil a rmstrong in august. i can’t say i knew him personally although i did interview him on several occasions. a rmstrong was the first man to walk on the moon during the apollo 11 mission, and i always saw him as the perfect model of a modern hero. he was quiet and unassuming, avoiding the limelight and rarely granting interviews after he left the space program. those were heady days as the united states pressed on into space. i worry in today’s bitter political climate whether we will ever see an effort like that again. shame on us if we do not.

Paul K. harral executive editor

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feature writers dorothy pomeroy blackman, tammye nash, jennifer retter, mary rogers, kyle whitecotton

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Big Homes

That this kind of gross excess is what we’re proud of seems kind of off to me, sorry. How about a cover feature on the 10 biggest philanthropists? Is this really an example of our values? (See: August 2012.)

Most Beautiful Revisited

After much consideration, I cannot currently renew my subscription. I am at a lost that your magazine could not find one woman of color to select as beautiful. I would expect the exclusion in 1962, but not 2012. (See: July 2012.)

I would like to note that all the women in the magazine are beautiful. Also, I did like the age range. However, not all beautiful women are skinny white ladies. Can you look outside your inner circle and country club friends?

Have you ever noticed the beautiful black, Hispanic and Asian women around Fort Worth?

Roy E. Paley II, Fort Worth

Teacher Recognition

Congratulations to all of the teachers selected for this honor. (See: Changing The World One Student at a Time, August 2012, page 60.) All Saints’ Episcopal School is especially proud to be represented by Dr. William J. Fanning!

Stacey Pierce, via fwtx.com

Thank you Fort Worth, Texas

Kyla Bussey, via Facebook

magazine for honoring all of these very deserving professionals. White Settlement ISD is very, very proud of Andrea Howell.

Randy Armstrong, via fwtx.com

What a fabulous honor to each of these teachers. I am especially proud of Genifer Best. She is such an enthusiastic and talented artist who loves to teach her craft to children. Congratulations, Ginny.

Trudy Rains, via fwtx.com

I love stories like this!

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FYI Fort Worth is Fort Worth, Texas magazine’s monthly entertainment and lifestyle TV show keeping you “in the know” about the great things going on in our city. It covers food, fashion, travel, health, homes, sports and much more.

The show, now in its third year, is produced by Murray Media, a video production company. Scott Murray, an Emmy Award-winning sports director and anchor is the show’s host. Steve Reeves is the associate producer of the show.

Watch FYI Fort Worth the first Sunday of each month on TXA 21 at 10:30 a.m. If you miss the show on TV, visit fwtx.com to watch past episodes. This month on the show you will find:

The Wonderful Twos: Fort Worth, Texas magazine’s monthly lifestyle and entertainment TV show turns 2 years old this month and is growing bigger and better with age.

Meet Carly: Scott Murray is joined by new co-host and Olympic Gold Medalist Carly Patterson to bring you up to date on what’s new and happening in Fort Worth and the surrounding area. Patterson won the Olympic all-around in gymnastics in 2004, becoming only the second American woman to win that medal.

Just a Baby: You’ll also take a trip to the Fort Worth Zoo to see the newest addition to the zoo family, a baby rhinoceros.

New Faces: In addition, FYI Fort Worth has a new team of reporters who will be covering everything from food to fashion, sports, health, charity events and much more.

Coach P: This month’s show includes a look at Coach Gary Patterson’s quest to become TCU’s all time winningest football coach as the Frogs began play in their inaugural Big 12 Conference season.

Dreaming: Now that the Fort Worth, Texas magazine Dream Home is completed, decorated and furnished, we take a peek inside and speak to the builders about the details.

Scary: We’re also going “Over the Edge” with the magazine’s owner and publisher, Hal Brown, as he rappels down the 20 stories of Chesapeake Plaza in Fort Worth to help raise money for Downtown Fort Worth Inc., an organization dedicated to transforming downtown into a vibrant place to live, work, shop and visit.

As always, there will be plenty of surprises so be sure to tune in to this month’s episode of FYI Fort Worth on Sunday, Oct. 7, at 10:30 a.m. on TXA 21.

If you miss it or would like to watch previous episodes, just visit the fwtx.com home page and select “FYI FW TV.”

It’s TV you won’t see anywhere else!

Key Players

1 Mary Rogers is a Fort Worth free-lance writer with a long career at the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. We asked her to tell the story of an abused dog named Hope and the new foundation established after Hope’s rescue to deal with the problem of abandoned and abused animals. Turn to page 44 to read that story.

2 Jennifer Retter has become almost a staff member of the magazine since she became a freelance writer for us. She handles our music and book reviews with a deft touch. See her work on pages 32 and 34.

3 The ancients said that all roads lead to Rome and this month we asked travel writer Kyle Whitecotton to describe what you will find when you reach mile marker zero in the Roman Forum. That article is in Getaways, page 28.

4 Callie Johnston, contributing fashion editor for Fort Worth, Texas magazine, handled the Style Depart-

ment this month with a treatment of natural tints and colors. We’re calling it In the Nude That’s on page 40.

5 We sent Fort Worth writer Dorothy Pomeroy Blackman to Girls Inc. of Tarrant County where the mission is to inspire girls to be strong, smart and bold by confronting societies images of them. That report is in Goodwill on page 108. She also writes about the Light the Night event of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. That article is on page 107.

6 Tammye Nash is a freelance writer with a photography business, Image-N Photography. This month, we asked her to take a look at those spots on the skin called hyperpigmentation. You’ll find tips on dealing with it in Image on Page 26. She also reviews the 40th anniversary of the Kimbell Art Museum. That’s in Culture on page 30.

As North Texas’ first corporate sponsor of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Team in Training, this company has shown how choosing a model of “philanthropy at home” has led to the success of this local real estate brokerage and its agents.

Long before Keller Williams Realty of Fort Worth, Eagle Mountain Lake, and Johnson County became the top local real estate brokerages in their market areas, Inga Dow, the visionary owner of these offices, sought to attract a certain type of agent.

Agents who were business minded and professional were a given. Agents who believed in strong client relationships for life were also important. Agents who understood that a learning-based mindset was an essential part of the business were critical. But, what mattered most was the character of the agent - the agent who understood the “God, Family, then Business” company motto; the ones that knew that while business was vitally important, there was more to life than the transactions closed or their individual or company successes. What truly mattered was the legacy they could create, individually and collectively, by being strong leaders and philanthropists in their local communities and with each other.

Today, the Inga Dow Offices of Keller Williams Realty close more property transactions annually than any other Fort Worth or Johnson County based real estate brokerage. Not surprisingly, their agents have become extraordinary business people and community leaders. In short, the belief of “To whom much has been given; of him, much will be required” is a way of life for agents in these offices.

The beginning of this success story started in Fort Worth just ten short years ago with the first agent, Ruth Story, who along with her husband Rick, are now among the most successful agents in the United States. Inga Dow’s vision had caught a spark. As agents joined Inga’s first Fort Worth Keller Williams brokerage, the company became known, not only for its extraordinary agents, but for its philosophy of abundance: agents helping one another in business and agents helping others within the community. The attitude of reaching out to help the next agent was vital in creating the culture of sharing which has become widely known as a value that has defined this company and its people. As the office continued to grow, so did the agents, professionally and personally. The belief in education and community attracted many like minded people, and in less than four years, Keller Williams Fort Worth office was top in closed sales among Fort Worth brokerages. Inga’s vision continued to expand, and so did the offices as the Eagle Mountain Lake and Johnson County offices were added. Within a very short amount of time, these new offices also became the top brokerages in their local communities.

Today, at 200 agents strong, this group of offices, not only dominates their local real estate markets; it continues to give back to each other and to the community.

Across the years, these Keller Williams offices have spent time and resources helping others through daily activities as well as annual events, such as “RED” Day (Renew, E nergize, & Donate), a day each May when Keller Williams’ agents from all across the country participate in community support and renewal. This year, Keller Williams-Inga Dow Offices has become the first corporate sponsor for North Texas Team in Training / Leukemia and Lymphoma Society whose mission is to help people with blood cancers live better, longer lives.

Though everyone usually knows of someone with a form of leukemia or lymphoma, it was much more personal for this Keller Williams family. Several of the agents had family members who, at some time in the past, had been diagnosed with blood cancers. However, while beginning to raise funds for Team in Training, the Keller Williams family found out that one of their own agents, Lynne Arnold, was silently struggling with a form of lymphoma known for being difficult to diagnose and treat. After ten years of misdiagnoses, Lynne discovered she had Mycosis Fungoides, a form of lymphoma which affects the infection fighting “T-cells” in the skin. Lynne has had to undergo costly surgeries and expensive treatments. Giving a well-loved face and a name to leukemia and lymphoma has further galvanized the agents in their quest to give back to the community and to one another.

With a goal of raising $30,000 through Team in Training, the local Keller Williams agents, as a group, recently organized and held a golf tournament at an elite local golf club, in addition to supporting individual fundraisers from skating parties to drawings for iPads. It was important to the agents to chip in and raise funds and awareness for those with blood cancers, but it became essential to participate when they knew that one of their own was dealing with an unusual form of lymphoma. In support of Lynne and others with blood cancers, a group of Keller Williams agents trained diligently for many months with Team in Training to participate in Fort Worth’s Honored Heroes Run on October 20th.

This act of generosity by the agents, as well as the many others before it, and the ones to come have clearly defined the Keller Williams Realty offices of Fort Worth, Eagle Mountain Lake, and Johnson County as a true community of caring.

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Staying connected with the latest local happenings

Cowtown Underground

What could be more Fort Worth than sipping whiskey made right here in a converted c owtown warehouse, a stone’s throw from the infamous hell’s half acre, where luke Short killed Jim c ourtright in a gunfight outside the original White elephant Saloon in 1887?

You can sip that whiskey at c owtown underground, oct. 25 at 7 p.m., when Firestone & robertson d istillery and the omni Fort Worth throw a party at the hotel, 1300 houston St. omni e xecutive chef Sebastien l ayen has prepared a special menu to be served at chefattended stations. tickets are $65 per person with complimentary valet. c all 817.350.4106 to reserve. more information: omnihotels. com/cowtownunderground. Fort Worth, Texas magazine is the media sponsor of the event. Guests with purchased tickets receive an exclusive invite for a pre-dinner VIP tour of the distillery.

t he hotel serves the distillery’s whiskey in its popular Whiskey and rye bar, says l arry auth, sales and marketing director at the omni

Fort Worth. c owtown underground came from a brainstorming session for a fall wine or whiskey dinner incorporating Fort Worth’s history.

t X blended Whiskey is a smash hit. “a s a matter of fact, folks are coming here specifically just for t X Whiskey. It is our No. 2 seller behind crown royal,” auth said.

“once I tasted t X blended Whiskey, I knew exactly what kind of menu I could create,” said l ayen. “t he whiskey is smooth with a hint of sweetness that allowed me to craft an exclusive menu for this event.” l eonard Firestone, partner with troy robertson in the distillery, says they are excited about the menu that incorporates t X into the dishes. “t he food is looking incredibly unique,” he said.

“We feel blessed,” l eonard said. “We’re very excited about the response and reaction we’ve gotten to the whiskey and how much people like the taste of it. It’s been beyond our wildest expectations.”

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Seeking the Next Generation of Leaders

When Betsy Price, elected in 2011 as the 44th mayor of fort Worth, was going over post-election numbers, she noticed a surprising — and shocking — statistic.

Only about 1 percent of the voters were under the age of 45.

“That shocked me that so few younger people were involved with the city enough to even care to vote in the mayor’s race, let alone the council races,” she said. “We started asking what can we do?”

The result is Steer Fort Worth, a diverse group of younger residents who came together to brainstorm ideas for the city and then divided into four task forces — Education, Public Transit, Employment Opportunities and Urban Development.

The groups presented their work on the initial projects to the city in mid-September, too late for magazine deadlines. And while the information presented is significant, the process that led to its development is even more so.

Steer Fort Worth captured the attention of 300 young professionals and others from the generation that will have to form the next set of Fort Worth leaders. The effort has funding for another year, and Price sees a bright future.

“I think it becomes a good idea group, action group and a consulting group for the city. And I think it’s the next generation that’s going to serve on the boards and commissions,” she told us. “It’s a grassroots think tank.”

Carlo Capua, the owner of Z’s Café, chaired the Education Task Force. Perhaps that’s why it chose to focus on nutrition in the schools, where 50.3 percent of students tested in grades 3-10 were overweight or obese using BMI measurements.

Without changes, Capua says, these students will be members for the first generation to have a life span shorter than their parents.

Price says that when she started asking questions about the lack of involvement of people under 45, “almost without exception they would say nobody in authority has even asked us to be involved.”

So she asked.

“And when the mayor calls, you answer,” says Capua. Paul k . harral

Wild Lunch

AL oca L Weatherford restaurant, t he Wi L d MushrooM steak house and Lounge, recently agreed to provide lunches for the 2012-2013 school year for four area schools: Weatherford christian school, the schoolhouse, heart 2 heart Montessori and couts christian academy. these meals will be made fresh each day and delivered to the schools for lunch.

the Wild Mushroom, opened in 2009, is coowned by its head chef, Jerret Joslin, and John shepherd. they boast an impressive two decades of restaurant industry experience between them. t heir expertise shows in their ability to offer classy, up-scale food in a more intimate setting. the Wild Mushroom will be providing hot, gour-

met lunches to the schools according to the usda food pyramid guidelines established for all public school menus. this is a considerable update for the children because small, cramped kitchens had hindered offerings in previous years, and lunches at these schools had consisted of fried or frozen food.

Joslin took this as a challenge saying, “it’s wonderful to be able to teach children at a young age that the food they consume can be delicious and flavorful while being healthy at the same time.”

“We are constantly striving to improve our operations as a whole at Wcs, and being able to give our students a much healthier lunch menu for the same affordable price accomplished just that,” said Weatherford christian school director of development Leslie chalmers. Joshua Mitchell

HOMETOWN HEROES

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Erma Lee

Executive Committee Member, Lena Pope Home Board President, Chapel Hill Academy

Erma Lee’s passion for people runs deep — most specifically, her love of children. And she makes that enthusiasm manifest in her role as executive committee member of Lena Pope Home, as well as board president of Chapel Hill Academy (Lena Pope’s charter school). “She’s an incredible volunteer, and we love her so much,” say her Lena Pope peers. Lee inked her name to the Lena Pope volunteer roster in 2003; she’s been with Chapel Hill since its inception. “A friend and colleague recommended me and when I learned more about the mission, vision and goals, I was excited to be involved,” says Lee, who also works full-time as the JPS compliance officer. “Once I became familiar with the Lena Pope programs, my passion for the agency was ingrained.” Growing up with 10 (yes, 10!) siblings impressed upon her the value of nonprofit philanthropic organizations and the impact they have, she notes.

When she’s not giving of her time and talent for kids in need, Lee works with the 3-year-olds at her church’s children’s ministry, participates in all JPS-sponsored activities and enjoys traveling. And if it seems like she’s always on the run, it’s because she is. The ever-active Lee also has run 125 marathons.

Sundance Valet

If you've been to Sundance Square any time Since m ay of thiS year, you were probably aware of the shortage of parking due to the construction. now Sundance is providing valet service, monday through friday from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

t his service is available at valet stands on the east and west ends of main Street between 3rd and 4th streets. t he stands are marked with red umbrellas, and the workers wear shirts and hats bearing a Sundance Square logo. t he service is free to visitors with a validated ticket from a Sundance Square shop or restaurant, or guests can pay $10 for the valet service.

Sundance began providing the service in an effort to increase visitation during the weekdays now that construction might turn some potential visitors away. Parking is still available in various parking garages around the square, but for those weekday shoppers or people looking to have a nice lunch during the week, the valet service should ease the strain of hunting for parking spots — Joshua Mitchell

Comings and Goings

Backwoods Fort Worth has launched a kayak and canoe concession located on the Trinity River downtown. Backwoods’ rental rates: single kayaks, $10 per hour and $20 for two hours; tandem kayaks, $15 per hour and $35 per two hours; and canoes, $20 per hour and $40 for two hours. Cash, checks and credit cards are accepted. Rentals include life vests and paddles.

From the launch site, you can paddle south down the Clear Fork and back, for about an hour-ride, or up the West Fork and back for as long as four hours.

The concession will be posted up through the end of October, and then Backwoods will make an assessment about a winter schedule at that time.

We could not be more excited about Chef Jon Bonnell’s latest culinary adventure. Waters, Bonnell’s Fine Coastal Cuisine is set to open in February of next year in Fort Worth’s happening West 7th area. Waters will inhabit the space of the former Bailey’s restaurant and feature the freshest available, sustainable and eco-friendly seafood from the waters of the world. In addition to a lively bar, Waters will also have a raw bar that will surely serve Bonnell’s famed Oyster Shooters.

For crafty locals, Montgomery Plaza has acquired a new Michaels. The chain arts and crafts store is located at

359 Carroll St. Check the Web site for weekly deals, and stop in for creative ideas for your Halloween costume this month.

For those that think Fort Worth may need more diversity in its dining scene, the Flying Carpet Café offers just the thing. This fullservice traditional Turkish restaurant is located in Fort Worth’s Historical District at 1223 Washington Ave.

If you’re looking for a new place to grab some grub in Keller, visit F n G Eats The restaurant opened a few months ago at 201 Town Center Blvd., Ste. 1101. You will be surprised at the extensive wine selection.

Fort Worth gift boutique Prim & Proper has new digs. Check them out at 3550 W. 7th St.

We know you are excited about the proposed opening of the Coyote Drive-In Theater near LaGrave Field, but you’re going to have to be patient. CEO Brady Wood says that since much of the work is new construction, the completion dates have pushed the opening into 2013. “We will likely open as the weather warms up in the spring,” he said. But he promises the wait will be worth it. “Fort Worth will be getting the most advanced and expensive — drivein ever built, so it could be the catalyst for a true renaissance in outdoor family entertainment,” Wood said.

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Your definitive guide to living well

WHETHER YOU’RE LOOKING TO VISIT ROME for the first time or revisit for a second or third trip but want a fresh perspective, consider the holiday season this time around. You can split your time among strolling the shops, taking in the sights and relaxing with an espresso and biscotti at a street café. Tourist season is busiest from May through September and tapers off thereafter, but expect the crowds to pick up again as Christmas Day nears. To plan a Roman adventure like no other, turn to page 28.

Survival of the Fittest

Studies and survivors tote benefits of exercise.

by Jennifer Retter

Charlene h anson’s smile fills the room with life. the petite woman shakes my hand and glances at the camera, poised to take her image. “hat or no hat?” she asks before adjusting the white fedora with a bright blue band on her head, complementing her blue swatch flowered shirt. she requests a cold water as we sit down for our interview. “the body absorbs cold water quicker, you know,” she says matter-of-factly, a tidbit she learned recently.

i asked Charlene, her 101-pound frame dwarfed by the oversized chairs in the room, about her exercise routine. “Can i show you?” she asks excitedly, jumping up to demonstrate the exercises stephanie, her trainer, assigned her. one breathing exercise requires sitting in a chair and reaching slowly toward the ground. “after i do it a couple times, i can reach the floor,” Charlene says. it’s no small feat, especially for a 67-year-old woman who beat breast cancer … twice.

Exercise = Strength that’s why Charlene, along with other cancer survivors, comes to the moncrief Cancer institute’s survivorship Program to exercise twice a week with her trainer. funded by a state grant, the survivorship Program provides personal training, nutritional guidance, psychotherapy and an on-staff nurse to local cancer survivors.

“we provide a lot of different support systems, but exercise has been the most widely used service,” Program manager elsa Chavez inman said. “about 70 percent of our survivors are coming in to exercise.” after completing 12 weeks of personal training, building up their strength and capability to take more advanced group classes, survivors “graduate” from the program and are referred to local YmCas with exercise components for survivors.

Chavez inman said the program demand for personal training grew so quickly that the workouts went from a 15-week to a 12-week cycle. the survivorship Program as a whole gathered so much interest that the program will be moving to a larger location in the fall. the center is working on adding a variety of new classes, too.

“i’ve been looking into having a tai chi class once a month to start with,” Chavez inman said. “we’ll also offer a yoga class during the day.”

Exercise = Health exercising at the moncrief Cancer institute doesn’t just help survivors feel better, though that is one of the goals. exercise actually helps prevent the reoccurrence of cancer, Dr. Keith argenbright explains.

“there are lots of different studies that say exercise is the best thing you can do to recover your abilities before your treatment,” argenbright said. “it’s also the best thing you can do to prevent a reoccurrence.”

argenbright’s theories align with the research conducted by Dr. roshni rao of Ut southwestern. in a feasibility study testing the impact of exercise on tumor size, rao split a group of 10 women with large tumors into two groups. one group changed nothing major from their habits, and the other group participated in a regimented “Boot Camp.” then, both groups went through chemotherapy. at the conclusion of the Boot Camp study, rao noted that the tumors of the Boot Camp participants shrunk while the control group’s tumors remained the same. rao also explained that the Ki-67, or the proliferation index, measures how fast the cancer cells grow. higher numbers mean the cells are growing faster.

“in my patients who went through Boot Camp with chemotherapy, the Ki-67 was 7 percent. in the other group that just went through chemotherapy, it was still in the 20s,” rao said. “that was the most exciting finding.”

Exercise = Hope with the health benefits laid out, survivorship Programs throughout fort worth encourage survivors to stay active. in addition to moncrief, Baylor health and Cancer Care services offer assistance to survivors.

since many programs are relatively new, survivors are just getting started. “this is something i wish more people would know about,” said Carmen tinajero, a 60-year-old survivor who also participates in personal training at moncrief. “it’s been so beneficial to me, and i know so many women could use this.”

moncrief’s survivorship Program made a world of difference to Charlene, too.

“there are just some parts of surviving cancer that you can’t talk about with your friends or family,” Charlene says with tears in her eyes. “that’s what i love about being here; there’s such a camaraderie among the survivors because we know what each other went through.”

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Solutions for Hyperpigmentation

Every woman wants a smooth, even complexion. But many often find themselves battling brown spots that can mar that porcelain glow.

by Tammye Nash

There is hope in the form of prescription medicines, medical procedures and a host of affordable, over-the-counter options, according to fort Worth dermatologist dr. Betty r ajan of r ajan and morris dermatology.

Causes Uneven skin tones and brown spots, called hyperpigmentation, are the result of the overproduction of melanin, the

substance that gives color to our skin, hair and eyes.

An excess of hormones like estrogen, which occurs during pregnancy or when a woman is taking birth control pills, can often cause a kind of hyperpigmentation known as melasma, which manifests as light brown to dark brown spots primarily on a woman’s face and neck, r ajan explained.

But, she added, by far the most common cause of hyperpigmentation is overexposure to the sun. sun damage, in fact, can even worsen the melasma resulting from hormones.

Treatments Because so many cases of hyperpigmentation are caused by overexposure to the sun, r ajan said the best treatment is prevention. “Always wear sunscreen,” she said.

some forms of hyperpigmentation, such as the “liver spots” often associated with aging, respond best to laser treatments, in which lasers are used to precisely strip away the layers of hyperpigmented skin. other treatments like chemical peels and microdermabrasion, performed by a dermatologist, work on the same basic principle of stripping away damaged skin layers.

But many cases, rajan said, can be treated by less invasive, over-the-counter options like a retinol product, bleaching cream or an exfoliating cleanser.

rajan suggested that neutrogena and clinique both offer effective skin-lightening creams. “the key is hydroquinone,” she added. “products with hydroquinone are usually the most effective.”

rajan also noted that a lot of new overthe-counter options have hit the market that rely on Vitamin c complexes. this includes Vitamin c serum, offered

by emerginc the company describes the product as one of the most stable, high concentration vitamin c serums available for use on all skin types. Another product is dnA eye renewal by dnAeGf renewal, a combination of enzymes engineered from marine and botanical sources that, according to the manufacturer’s Web site, “intensify skin’s ability to repair and defend cellular dnA by stimulating the recognition and elimination of damaged dnA.”

Ask the Experts A number of factors — skin type, skin tone, ethnicity and more — can come into play when choosing the best treatment, r ajan said. And of course, dark spots on the skin can sometimes indicate a more serious problem.

A doctor should check a spot that bleeds easily, that will not heal, that appears to be changing or growing or that is asymmetrical. “t hose with a family history of skin cancer should definitely see a dermatologist; and remember, there is no specific age recommended for skin cancer screenings,” she said.

But even those who simply want treatment for hyperpigmentation and nothing more serious should seek expert advice. “it is always best to be screened by a dermatologist in deciding on a treatment for hyperpigmentation,” r ajan said. “A specialist can help you choose the best treatment for you.”

“Lawns

Water Your Lawn Just Once a Week or Less.

WATER LESS IN THE FALL

With cooler weather and shorter days on the way, your lawn needs half the water it did in the summer. And less water equals more savings. Here are three ways to make it happen:

1. If you’re watering twice a week, take a day off the schedule. Your grass will be fine.

2. Switch your sprinkler system off and operate

it manually once per week. You can water when needed and even skip a week if we’ve had a good rain.

3. Use the seasonal adjust or water budget feature on your controller. It’s an easy way to reduce your watering time by 50%. Your watering days won’t change, just the amount you use.

Whatever you do be sure to avoid watering between 10 am and 6 pm. Contact a licensed irrigator if you need help making these changes.

GET SENSORIZED

A lot of older irrigation systems don’t have rain/freeze sensors. These inexpensive items put your watering on hold when it’s raining or near freezing. Adding sensors to your system is a smart way to save water.

DON’T FORGET THE MULCH

A nice two to three-inch layer of mulch around your trees and in plant beds helps retain moisture and regulates the soil temperature for a healthier root system. Happy roots make for happy plants. Plus, mulched beds look great.

CHOOSE PLANTS WISELY

Fall is a great time to plant new trees and shrubs. There is an abundance of native and adapted plants that love our Texas climate. These plants thrive on less water, can take the heat, and are easy to maintain.

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Roman Holiday

Hurry and make your reservations now for a Roman holiday, but don’t rush yourself once you get there.

by Kyle Whitecotton

Christmas time in italy is rich with tradition and unsurpassed charm. if you’ve never been to this part of europe, the weeks building up to christmas day and on toward the Feast of the epiphany (Jan. 6) offer an exciting initiation to the italy’s spirit. a nd if you’re looking to revisit for a second or third trip but want a fresh perspective, consider the holiday season this time around. But whether you’re old hat at european travel or still clutching your Fodor’s guidebook, stick to the sights and sounds of a roman holiday this year for something altogether unforgettable.

atop your list of places to experience while in rome is st. peter’s square for the papal m idnight mass on christmas eve and the christmas day reading of the pope’s christmas message. st. peter’s square consists of long colonnades and a crowd of statues, 140 saints

created by various artists, surrounding a towering obelisk and magnificent twin fountains. the square demonstrates the design work of the italian artist Gian lorenzo Bernini, arguably one of the greatest sculptors of his time. during the holiday season, a life-size nativity scene and the Vatican’s larger-than-life christmas tree, aglow with sparkling lights and silver and gold ornaments, enhance Bernini’s work.

w hile the tradition of erecting christmas trees during the holidays is not necessarily an italian practice, you will spot some rather large evergreens towering over rome during the holiday season. piazza Venezia, the colosseum and the museums on the capitoline hill offer some of the city’s more spectacular presentations. a nd a menorah near Bernini’s triton Fountain is lit during hanukkah, representing rome’s large Jewish population.

Grab a hot chocolate to go and a torrone or

maybe biscotti at one of the many cafes along piazza navona before heading off to find the nostalgic christmas market. there you can shop a vast selection of stands offering an assortment of holiday treats, exceptional decorations and unique gifts and souvenirs. a long with its own unique nativity scene, the christmas market offers a carousel and the occasional visit by Babbo natale, italy’s Father christmas.

wander any of rome’s main shopping districts during the holiday season, and you’ll encounter streets lined with tiny sparkling lights, jovial crowds and the cheerful sounds of christmas music played by roving musicians. window-shopping turns sight-seeing in december as many of rome’s shops exhibit elaborate holiday displays in their storefront windows. there is the Bohemian spirit of the trastevere, but for a touch of rome’s higherend shops, including the Ferrari flagship store and swarovski crystal, try the Via del corso in the piazza di spagna.

the piazza di spagna, or spanish square, is home to the famous spanish steps and more of Bernini’s work — Fontana della Barcaccia. an exhibition of rome’s charm and elegance, the square serves up a wealth of holiday spirit, offering an ice-skating rink and the piazza’s

The Vatican as seen past the Tiber River Rome, Italy

own quaint Christmas market. Fully furnished apartment rentals around the piazza offer comfortable accommodations within walking distance of Rome’s best attractions. Or treat yourself to Italian luxury at the Hotel Stendhal, Spagna Royal Suites or the Hotel Tiziano.

Tourist season is busiest from May through September and tapers off thereafter, but expect the crowds to pick up again as Christmas Day nears. Though December temperatures are typically mild compared to other European cities, rain showers do find their way into the otherwise sunny forecast. Split the difference with a steaming cup of hot chocolate, your favorite coffee drink or perhaps a vin brulé (heated, spiced wine), a tasty winter treat during any weather.

Rest awhile after strolling the shops of Via Condotti and enjoy a coffee granita at Caffé Greco. Sip a cup of Rome’s best espresso at Caffé S. Eustachio off Piazza della Rotonda near the Pantheon. And don’t miss the nostalgic piano bar Caffé Doney or the ambiance of Café de Paris, both located on the famous Via Veneto.

While you may grow weary exploring the sites and streets of Rome, you will never go hungry strolling through this great city. There are restaurants on practically every street corner; however, settling on the perfect holiday treat might prove difficult. Save yourself the trouble and enjoy classic Italian cooking at Fortunato al Pantheon, fresh homemade pasta at Ditirambo, unique Tuscan selections at Toscano or the spaghetti primavera at L’Archeologia. These eateries will set your taste buds off in the right direction and get your feet moving once more through the sights and streets of an unforgettable holiday.

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The Kimbell at 40: An Evolving Masterpiece

by Tammye Nash

Fort Worth’s Kimbell m useum celebrates its 40th anniversary this month by giving patrons a unique opportunity to not only get a panoramic view of the museum’s past, but to also take a peek into its future.

“t his is a very important moment in the history of the Kimbell,” said museum Director eric m. lee. “We will be looking back, not just at the history since the museum opened in 1972, but at the decades before. We also want to tell the story of the Kimbell a rt Founda-

tion” that preceded the museum.

“a nd,” he said, “we will be taking the same look forward; at how the museum will continue to grow with the addition of the renzo Piano building that will be opening in 2013.”

t he Kimbell opened oct. 4, 1972, in a modernist masterwork of a building designed by louis i Kahn. but the broad-ranging permanent collection actually began in the 1930s when Kay and velma Kimbell — in partnership with Kay Kimbell’s sister and brother-inlaw, Dr. and mrs. coleman carter — established the Kimbell a rt Foundation.

t his month, more than 220 pieces from that permanent collection will go on display in an exhibit designed to tell the story of the museum’s 40 years in a new way, l ee said. a rtwork in the exhibit, The Kimbell at 40: An Evolving Masterpiece, will be, for the first time ever, arranged chronologically according to the date it was acquired by the museum.

“ t his exhibit will include more works from our permanent exhibit than have ever been displayed together at one time,” lee said. “We want to tell the history of the museum, and this exhibit really does tell that story. t here are just so many fascinating stories to tell.”

the exhibit also will include, with certain works, explanations and background information, available on wall labels and through iPads. the information is designed to increase visitors’ appreciation by expanding on the historical background of the pieces, how the museum acquired them and the special challenges in establishing the provenance of or conserving the artwork.

a rranging the exhibit chronologically allows the museum to tell the story of changes in the art world through the years. “you can see the trends in collecting, the changes in the economy and the changes in focus through the years,” lee said.

the exhibit opens with a grouping in the lower levels focusing on works collected from

The exhibit celebrating the museum's 40th anniversary is arranged chronologically in order to tell the story of changes in the art world through the years.

the 1940s through the early 1970s and a display of the Kimbell’s architectural legacy. It continues in the upper-level galleries with artworks linked to the tenures of the museum’s directors through the years, beginning with Richard F. Brown, the man chosen as director of the Kimbell Foundation in 1966 who then became the museum’s first director when it opened in 1972. Brown died suddenly in 1979, Lee said, but his efforts during his years as director set the tone for the years to come.

Under Edmund P. “Ted” Pillsbury, director from 1980 to 1998, the museum acquired “more works than at any other time since it opened,” Lee said. It was also during the Pillsbury years that the museum began to dramatically expand its collection of Asian art. Under Timothy Potts, director from 1998 to 2007, acquisitions included sculpture and “3-D works of art,” Lee said.

“The Kimbell is on the brink of major change. But what has remained — and will remain — steadfast is our commitment to the guiding principles that were established early on,” Lee said.

That mission was set by Richard Brown before the museum even opened: “to form collections of the highest aesthetic quality, derived from any and all periods in man’s history, and in any medium or style.”

“What we want people to know, what we are saying with this exhibit, is ‘Look where we have been. Look where we are going,’” Lee said. “Yes, we are changing. But the things about the Kimbell that everyone knows and loves will remain the same.”

The Kimbell Art Museum, a modernist masterpiece, was designed by Louis I. Kahn. The beauty of the building is befitting of the artwork it houses.

Twelve Clean Pages

by Nika Maples

$15.99

Nika Maples, or Ms. Maples to her students, remembers how it felt to struggle through sixth grade: the loss of innocence, the rush to make friends in the lunchroom, the awkward transition from child to teenager. But for Maples, an extra obstacle thwarted her happiness. As a child, she had already been diagnosed with systemic lupus.

As the tried and true saying goes, things usually get worse before they get better. Fast-forward nearly a decade; Maples is far from sixth grade, but her medical problems have caught up with her. In March of 1994, Maples suffered a stroke. She was only 20 years old.

Maples escaped death that day and thankfully remains the talented, optimistic teacher her students now know and love. As one of the many anecdotes in her touching memoir, Twelve Clean Pages, Maples shares a particularly stressful first teaching experience. Linked with her cane, Ms. Maples greets her new students, only to have them question her health immediately and shake her confidence.

But if Maples knows how to do one thing extraordinarily, it’s make a comeback. She’s Fort Worth’s own 2007 Texas Secondary Teacher of the Year. Oh, and she came full circle; Maples now teaches sixth grade, coaching her own students through the difficult life transition that is middle school.

Visit twelvecleanpages.com for more information on Maples’ heartfelt memoir and her everamusing blog.

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On the Hole

by Jeff Bacot

$21.95

Golf: a game of competitive drive and patience. Drives and putts, birdies and bogeys. Hole-in-one fist pumps and bunker shot grimaces. The good and the bad.

In Nick and Jay‘s case, a game of golf doesn’t differ so much from their friendship. There’s the simple enjoyment of golfing together and the unfortunate history stuck under the surface. What starts as first-hole excitement on a balmy golf day, two friends catching up over a much-loved game, quickly goes into the bunker.

As Jeff says, the golf course is a place to discuss women, work and whiskey. Golf and conversation go hand-in-hand for Nick and Jay, but light topics transition to dark secrets, bringing out hidden issues as the golfers progress on the course. It’s not just surface level conversation anymore.

As the game and discussion turn ominous, you won’t want to put down the book, whether you’re familiar with the golf course or not. The shocking ending shows that a simple golf game isn’t always just that.

In addition to On the Hole, Jeff Bacot has written 17 short stories and a nonfiction textbook. He graduated just down the road at SMU with two undergraduate degrees and one graduate degree. Want to write a book as enthralling as Jeff’s? Or maybe you just want to read up on the art and science behind the creation of fiction novels? Look no further than your computer. Check out jeffbacot.tumblr.com for a series of well-thought-out (and often humorous) tips from the author himself.

by Jennifer Retter

The Lump: A Gynecologist’s Journey with Male Breast Cancer

by Dr. Alan Johns $11.95

Dr. Alan Johns had plenty of experience with women’s health. As a gynecologist with years of practice reading charts, Johns felt quite familiar with the ins and outs of the medical field.

That is, until Johns got diagnosed himself with a disease more common amongst his patients: breast cancer. Suddenly, Johns found himself on the other side of the charts, the one receiving the bad news.

As any cancer survivor or family member knows, cancer is no walk in the park. And for patients with limited knowledge of the health field, treatment can be even more daunting. That’s why Johns transformed his experience into a learning tool for anyone struggling through treatment.

“I felt like sharing my story from a gynecologist standpoint would be both entertaining for women who were recently diagnosed and also help them with what they’ll have to go through,” Johns said.

Johns drafted, rewrote and edited his personal recollections to produce the final version of The Lump in six years. For anyone facing treatment, you’ve got Johns guiding you along the way.

Proceeds from the book sales go to the Joan Katz Breast Center in Fort Worth. The center, a part of Baylor All Saints Medical Center at Fort Worth, offers breast cancer screenings, education and guidance on treatment options, and even a “Survivor Gals” boutique with products to help survivors look and feel their best.

Guiding Light

Dr. Alan Johns shares experience and humor with cancer patients.

by Jennifer Retter

As a gynecologist who overcame breast cancer, Dr. Alan Johns knew he had to share his interesting perspective on treatment. We dug into what made this doctor a writer.

What made you want to share your story? After recovering, I realized how much of an advantage I had in my treatment being a physician. I knew who to see and where to go. I thought it would be nice to help cancer patients understand what was going to happen, how it should happen and how to get through it all.

What advice can you offer to people going through cancer treatment? The most important thing to keep in mind when you’re first diagnosed is that it’s not an emergency. You need to understand what you have as treatment options and the qualifications of the physicians treating you. The tendency is just to find somebody and say, “Fix it tomorrow.” Sometimes, rash decisions made in haste, particularly in cancer care, can be devastating.

What was the most challenging part of putting your story into words? It wasn’t challenging to write it down the first time, but it became difficult to read through it and edit it because I was just reliving [cancer] again and again.

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listen up what locals are listening to by Jennifer Retter

Red

Taylor Swift (price not yet released)

It’s time for the fourth studio album by Taylor Swift. Someone’s going to cash in big time.

After nailing the No. 1 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 with her first single, We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together, off her latest album, Taylor and her trademark wavy locks are on top of the world. And that’s not the only impressive stat of We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together; Swift’s girl-power anthem boasts the biggest digital sales week ever for a song by a woman.

We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together comes with a quirky cute (true to Taylor form) music lyric video. The single alone amped up extreme excitement with the star’s 34 million Facebook fans and 18 million Twitter followers.

In her webcast announcement on her new album, Swift said she chose the title Red because it best describes her “tumultuous, crazy, insane, intense, semi-toxic relationships I’ve experienced in the past two years.” Swift is all about the intensity of her past relationships in her fourth album. “There’s nothing beige about any of those feelings,” she said in her webcast.

Red will contain 16 tracks. Unlike previous albums, Taylor partnered with co-writers for Red For one song, Taylor teams up with Ed Sheeran for a duet that they wrote together on a trampoline. Hey, wherever inspiration strikes.

Taylor Swift emerged in the national spotlight with her first album, Taylor Swift, in 2006 when she was only 16 years old. Six years and millions of dollars later, Swift has officially secured the young women fan base. For more information, check out taylorswift.com.

Music From Another Dimension

Aerosmith

$12.17

Aerosmith may have celebrated the 42nd anniversary and will go down as legends, but that doesn’t mean band members find it acceptable to recycle songs. No way. The band is back with 14 shiny new tracks, written by everyone from the drummer to the singer.

Frontman Steven Tyler kept the band in the public eye with his two-season stint as a judge on American Idol. Now that he’s kissed reality television goodbye (for now; who knows what he’ll do next?), Tyler’s devoted his entire attention to the band. He went as far as to install a personalized license plate with the name of the band’s classic pump-up attitude song; if you cruise by a Benz with a plate reading “Oh Yeah,” you’ll know you’ve found him.

Legendary Child, the debut track off Music From Another Dimension, rocks like an Aerosmith classic coated with Tyler’s strained-yet-somehow-sweet voice. Dedicated fans have already heard the first released single, no doubt soon to be a staple of radio stations everywhere.

Music From Another Dimension also benefits from a touch of familiarity. It’s the same Aerosmith sound (besides a few surprising non-rock tracks written by Tyler), of course, but the music is only part of the album production process. Aerosmith worked with the same producer who churned out four albums in the 70s.

Like true seasoned professionals, Aerosmith put the entire album together in just nine months. The band just wrapped up its Global Warming Tour with Cheap Trick. Visit aerosmith.com to keep up with the band’s performances.

Katy Keenie

Katy Keenie

$6.93

Katy Keenie’s sweet voice puts her a peg above on the emerging country stars list. With the release of her self-titled album, Keenie’s straight on her way to stardom.

Canadian-born, Texastransplant Keenie sang in front of a crowd for the first time at age 15 in a school talent show. A few years down the road, she picked up a guitar and learned to strum along to her voice. Her first single, The House That Built Me, preceded the release of Katy Keenie by a few months, exposing her music and getting her name out.

Our favorite song plays up our lovely town’s namesake. “Fort Worth it caught your eye / What a way to say goodbye,” Keenie sings in Was Ft. Worth Worth It?, a track about a straying ex-fling.

“It’s about an ex-boyfriend of mine from back in high school,” Keenie explained. “He cheated on me and then came back to get back with me, and I said ‘Heck no!’ ” Sorry, ex-boyfriend; she Taylor Swift-ed you in this one.

Keenie has a kind-hearted side, too. At her CD release party, she auctioned off guitars signed by George Strait, Wynonna Judd and Cactus Moser to support Cook Children’s Recording Studio Project. Keenie raised $4,800 from the guitars and personally delivered the check to Cook Children’s.

Keenie performs regularly in and around Fort Worth, so there’s no excuse to miss one of her shows. Keenie updates her Web site with show dates. To learn more about Katy Keenie and her music, visit katykeenie.com.

the groupie’s corner Blame It On George

Thanks, Mr. Strait, for bringing Katy to Texas by

Jennifer Retter

How does a Canadian-born little girl turn into a Texas country singer? Katy Keenie shares her story.

How did you end up in Texas? My dad was a horse trainer, and one day he heard a song by George Strait and said, ‘We’ve got to move to Texas. That’s where all the horses are.’ I wrote Blame It On George about that.

What advice can you give to other young musicians? Keep hitting the pavement and working hard every day. Go out and play any kind of gig you can. Today, playing an instrument and singing by yourself [without a band] is a big deal. If you work at your craft, you’ll only get better and better.

What’s next for you? I’m already moving forward with making more new music. I’ll be recording a four-song acoustic project. I’ve always wanted to do that. We’ll put that out toward the end of this year. I’ll be doing more YouTube videos for my songs, too.

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From Grandmas With Love

The First Grandmothers’ Club of Fort Worth launches its first cookbook.

by Judie Byrd

Who knows how to cook better than Grandma?

the club back in 2002 when she was a new grandmother.

For Lenda, this phase of life was surprisingly full of love, joy and excitement. It also brought her a heightened sense of concern for all children. she wanted to share this love and concern with other grandmothers. she also sensed great potential in banding together with other grandmothers to help local children who were not as fortunate as their own grandchildren.

she called 12 of her close friends, grandmothers all, and asked them each to call 10 friends to see if there was interest in starting a club. a nd what a response! at the first meeting, 120 grandmothers showed up. today there are more than 350 members.

t he club has volunteered with, raised funds for and developed projects to support myriad agencies including the Y wca, red cross and the Parenting center — all to enhance the lives of local children. the newest project, a special bench at the entrance of our Fort worth Zoo, will be donated in memory of all our local children.

this is where the cookbook comes in. Proceeds from its sales will go toward the cost of the bench. It’s a win all the way around — cookbook purchasers discover fabulous new recipes, our zoo receives a new bench and we all get a gentle reminder to value, cherish and protect our city’s greatest resource — our children.

my friend carol stripling, a charter member of the club, edited the cookbook in a true labor from the heart. recently, she and her granddaughter, Lucy, age 11, cooked up a few of the book’s fabulous recipes for us.

the First Grandmothers’ club is all about promoting the best interests of all children. Lenda r ichards, who at the time was director of volunteers at the Parenting center, started

think Grandma’s best dishes, times a few hundred. the First Grandmothers’ club cookbook, A Legacy of Love, Cooking from the Heart, contains favorite recipes from 350 club members, plus specialty recipes from local cooking celebrities.

cooking with her grandma is one of Lucy’s favorite hobbies.

“my Gammy always makes everything very special,” says Lucy. “I love cooking in her

Greens with Apples, Pears and Blue Cheese

Carol Stripling with granddaughter, Lucy, age 11.

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kitchen.” Lucy especially enjoys the raves from her mom and dad when she and Carol serve up the masterpieces they make together. Now we can all “cook like Grandmother.” And with snazzy recipes like Medallions of Pork with Sour Cherry Sauce, Greens with Apples, Pears and Blue Cheese, and Boursin Potatoes, it’s obvious — this isn’t your granny’s old cookbook!

Greens with Apples, Pears and Blue Cheese

Salad

4 cups mixed greens (butter, romaine, arugula, radicchio)

1 red Bartlett pear, sliced thin

1 Gala apple, sliced thin

1/2 red onion, sliced thin

3/4 cup blue cheese, crumbled

1/3 cup walnuts, chopped coarsely, toasted

Walnut Vinaigrette (recipe follows)

To assemble salad, divide greens among four salad plates. Top greens with pears, apples and onion slices. Sprinkle on blue cheese and wal-

nuts. Ladle Walnut Vinaigrette on top. Walnut Vinaigrette

4 tablespoons white wine vinegar

1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

1/4 cup walnut oil

1/4 cup olive oil

1/2 cup granulated sugar

Salt and ground black pepper to taste

In a small bowl, whisk together vinegar, mustard, walnut oil, olive oil, sugar, salt and pepper.

Medallions of Pork with Sour Cherry Sauce

2 pounds pork loin, trimmed of fat

1 cup dried sour cherries

1 cup port wine, divided

1 teaspoon unsalted butter

1 teaspoon olive oil

Salt and freshly ground black pepper

1/4 cup balsamic vinegar

1. Cut pork into 1/4-inch slices. Place between two sheets of plastic wrap and pound thin.

In a small saucepan, combine dried cherries

with 1/3 cup port. Bring to a simmer; remove from heat and let soak.

2. In a skillet, melt butter with olive oil until hot; add pork slices in batches, allowing pieces to brown well around the edges, about one to two minutes per side. Transfer slices to a warm plate and sprinkle with salt and pepper.

3. Do not allow pan drippings to burn. Remove pan from heat; add balsamic vinegar, scraping bottom of the pan. Return pan to heat and add remaining 2/3 cup port. Boil over high heat until thick, about one minute. Add cherries and spoon over pork.

Boursin Potatoes

3 pounds unpeeled red skin potatoes

2 cups heavy cream

1 (5-ounce) package Boursin cheese with garlic and herbs

Salt and freshly ground black pepper

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Thinly slice red skin potatoes. Layer in a 9 x 13-inch baking dish; season with salt and pepper.

2. In a saucepan, heat heavy cream and Boursin cheese until cheese melts and mixture is smooth. Pour over seasoned potatoes. Bake one hour or until golden brown.

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Judie Byrd is founder of The Culinary School of Fort Worth and host of Judie Byrd’s Kitchen, seen daily on Family Net Cable. For more information, check out judiebyrd.com.

Medallions of Pork with Sour Cherry Sauce

Boursin Potatoes

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Hope and t H e a nimal S H elter

An abused animal spawns a new foundation to help deal with the issue of stray and abandoned animals.

by Mary Rogers

Fort Worth, Texas: The City’s

The truck rocketed toward town, fence posts and pastures

flashing past. The driver, pushing hard on the gas pedal, was on the phone. It was quitting time, and she had to find a veterinarian fast.

“Rhonda, don’t leave. We’ve got a bad one,” she said.

As an animal abuse investigator for Parker County, Karen Kessler had never seen anything like the terrified little dog that hunkered down in the truck’s floorboard.

Its jaws had been taped shut, but its tongue swollen saucer size lolled from its mouth, hard, bleeding and streaked with black. The animal could not pant and struggled to breathe. There were deep, bloody wounds on each side of her neck and back. Karen hoped she could make it in time, hoped the vet could save the little pug mix, hoped they could catch the abuser.

It was well past 6 p.m. when Weatherford veterinarian Kevin Buchanan and his vet tech, Rhonda Sears, started to work. It took 100 stitches to close the wounds on the dog’s neck and back, but the condition of the animal’s tongue and snout with bone exposed was more alarming. They started hydrotherapy and prayed it wasn’t too late for the little dog they called Hope.

She had been someone’s pet, known gentle hands, curled up at someone’s feet, a steady heartbeat in an anxious world. But on the night of July 8, 2012, with the moon in its last quarter and a troubled wind prowling the thirsty land, she was betrayed and brutalized.

Yet this 30-pound bundle of courage didn’t just survive that gruesome night.

Never showing aggression or fear of people as her wounds healed, she triumphed, inspiring Fort Worth conservation and Western heritage advocate Kit Moncrief and her daughters Gloria Moncrief Holmsten and Adelaide Moncrief Royer to start the Saving Hope Foundation with seed money donated by her husband, oil man Charlie Moncrief, and administered by the Community Foundation of North Texas in Fort Worth.

The Saving Hope Foundation (saving-hope.com) began in August.

“It will fill the gaps,” says Kit who envisions a mobile spay, neuter and vaccination clinic among other things. “We don’t want to duplicate services,” she says.

“We want to be able to help any cause that will make a difference in the community … end puppy mills and over breeding and promote outreach and information on what already exists here,” says Gloria.

The women have assembled a blue ribbon board that includes Kelsey Patterson, Amanda Bush, Mary Ralph Lowe, Stacie McDavid, Samantha Pace and Lorene Agather.

But unlike most boards that meet on a regular schedule, Kit envisions something more flexible. “We’ll probably get word of a need, and we’ll meet on the phone and make a decision,” she says.

Long an advocate for animal adoption, Kit has taken in dogs, several mustangs and four burros. Hope is the newest member of the family. The Moncriefs were traveling when the dog was found in a brush-filled dry creek bed on their Parker County ranch.

They adopted the little dog and agreed to “share” her with Sears, the vet tech who took Hope home with her each evening during her recuperation.

“She has known love,” says Rhonda, stroking Hope’s head. “She didn’t need to be in a cage. She needed human contact.”

“When we’re out of town, she’ll be with Rhonda,” says Kit.

Angered by the dog’s condition, Parker County Sheriff Larry

Five Things to Consider BEFORE Adopting a Pet

1. There are no “free” pets. All animals need food, training, vaccinations and other preventive medication as well as medical treatment as they age. Some breeds may require professional grooming or training. If you can’t afford the animal, it is not kind to take it.

2. Animals adopted from a rescue or shelter need time to settle in with a new family. Remember most have lost their homes or suffered abuse or neglect. They need time to adjust.

3. Animal adoption is a process. Some rescue operations require a home visit and may want to see vet records on your other pets. Remember the rescue has saved an animal that was probably not adoptable and has invested money and time getting the animal adoption-ready. Be prepared to give a lot of personal information and open your home for an inspection. These volunteers are doing all they can to insure that the pet has a long-term home.

4. Animal companions demand time and space. If you live in a cramped apartment, a large dog might not fit, and if you are always tardy and the clock is your worst enemy, you may not be ready for a pet at all. Pets need routine and should be fed and exercised at approximately the same time each day. If you can’t commit to that, you might rethink your adoption plans.

5. Ask which vets the rescue uses. Understand why the animal needed to be rescued. Was it abandoned? Was it sick? Did it need training? Find out when and where you can see the animals. Many rescues host “meet and greet” events.

Upper left: Emma was hit by a car and would have been euthanized without rescue from the Fort Worth animal shelter. She’s healthy enough for adoption now. Above: Gloria Moncrief Holmsten, Kit Moncrief and Kelsey Patterson with Hope. Left: Large animals are abused and abandoned also.

Below: Jaxson Johnston, 6, finds a friend at an adoption event at Monty’s Corner.

Fowler sent the tape that bound the dog’s jaws to the crime lab and quickly launched a massive door-to-door search to learn anything he could about the dog. He came up empty-handed.

A $35,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of Hope’s abuser was raised. Picked up by dozens of papers, the story flashed across the country. At least one London paper reported the story during the Olympics, and thousands of people from all over the globe e-mailed and sent notes of encouragement.

“We heard from people in London, the Netherlands, Russia, Turkey … all over the world,” says Fowler.

But Hope is not the only gentle spirit to survive abuse. “There are so many Hopes out there,” says Kit. “The shelters are full of them.”

A Great Problem

There are dozens of shelters in North Texas. Each municipality from Benbrook to Watauga and every place in between operates one. So does the respected Humane Society of North Texas. But Fort Worth’s

I

f 100 dogs come in, 100 have to go out. If 30 are adopted, that leaves 70 that must be euthanized. It’s the only option.” Brandon Bennett

animal shelter is among the most crowded.

“We operate at capacity every day,” says Brandon Bennett, Fort Worth’s Code Compliance Director. At the end of the day, there must be no more than 315 animals.

“If 100 dogs come in, 100 have to go out. If 30 are adopted, that leaves 70 that must be euthanized. It’s the only option,” he says.

In a push to reunite owners with missing pets, each animal control truck is equipped with cameras. A stray dog’s photo is immediately posted on the city’s Web page. Owners searching for lost pets in Fort Worth can go to fortworthtexas.gov and click on “Animals” (under “Services”) to see photos.

“We do the same thing with cats, but it’s harder to get a cat’s picture,” says Bennett. After 72 hours, these animals land on the adoption list or are scheduled for euthanasia.

Healthy animals with easy temperaments are considered adoptable, those that are sick, aggressive, have ringworm, heartworm or respiratory problems are not.

To get the greatest number of animals “going out,” the city shelter has partnered with PetSmart Charities Inc. since 2010, pushing the adoption rates through the ceiling.

The city has put down hundreds of animals in the unadoptable category, but the PetSmart connection has saved thousands that are well.

“We haven’t euthanized a single adoptable animal since the program started,” says Bennett, who praises Fort Worth businessman Bill Boecker for hatching the plan. “Bill brought a high-level business approach to this problem. It’s now a national model,” he says.

Fort Worth picked up about 20,000 animals in 2011, an increase over the previous year. On average, the live release rate has ranged from 60 to 66 percent, said Diane Covey, the public information officer for the city’s code compliance department. But this July, 70 percent of the animals were released to owners, adopted or rescued, she said.

Danielle Stewart Apollo Rescue

Above: Animal Control Officer Misty Williams photographs an animal for posting on the city’s Web page. Photos are posted immediately so that owners of missing pets can check to see whether they have been picked up. Left: The city has partnered with PetSmart Charities Inc. since 2010, saving thousands of animals. Volunteers staff this new PetSmart Adoption Center.

Volunteers are Vital

But the PetSmart Adoption Center wouldn’t work without volunteers. “We are $45 million in the hole again this year, $48 next year, $50 the year after that. The city can’t do more. Without the volunteers, PetSmart wouldn’t happen. The city couldn’t pay for that,” says Bennett.

Volunteers working social media have also made a positive impact.

“Volunteers man the Urgent Animals at Fort Worth Care and Control page on Facebook,” says Bennett. “The city doesn’t sponsor that. It’s volunteers communicating the urgency of the situation. If something doesn’t happen and fast, the animals on that page will be euthanized.”

This is the place where animal rescue groups make a difference, and there are many of these including breed specific rescues. “If it wasn’t for the rescue groups, we’d be in a world of hurt,” says Bennett.

Rescues are volunteer organizations, seeking to save the lives of animals that otherwise would be killed because there are issues such as health and temperament with them.

Danielle Stewart with Apollo Support and Rescue begins her day by looking at the Urgent Animal page.

“Rescues get the animals that no one wants … unadoptable animals. Sometimes it’s a minor respiratory problem like a cold, but the animal would be killed because there’s no money for medical treatment and no room for one that can’t be adopted immediately. Rescues get the animal ready to be placed in a home without $1,000 in medical bills,” she says.

Stewart is ex-military and all business, but a visit to the Fort Worth animal shelter is always emotional.

“There’s just so much need there more than the other shelters,” she says. “Every time I go, I get a knot in my stomach.”

Typically rescue groups don’t have a location where pets and would-be owners can meet. Instead, these groups rely on donated locations.

Monty’s Corner, an eatery with a pet-friendly patio at Fort Worth’s Montgomery Plaza, is only one. It hosts Monty’s Monthly Mutt Movers on the third Saturday and Sunday of each month from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. A number of rescue groups use the facility.

During a recent August event — interrupted by a heavy rainstorm — animals up for adoption included a horse and a large number of puppies and adult dogs. It’s a highly visible forum for rescue organizations, and the noise and excitement draws interest among the shopper and restaurant patrons who frequent the popular Montgomery Plaza area.

Owner Shawn Horne is in the kitchen, but Elisabeth White talks about their commitment to the program. “Shawn has a dog named Wolfgang after his former boss, Chef Wolfgang Puck … and we’re both real animal lovers,” she says.

“Shawn lets several rescues show animals here. It’s not one group and Monty’s doesn’t have anything to do with the adoptions, but we want to do our part to help put these animals in homes. Every month gets better. If we can help save more lives by doing this little thing, then it’s the right thing to do,” says White.

One person there was Scott Challgren, a teacher in the Fort Worth ISD, who took in what he calls his “miracle dog” five months ago. She had been shot with a shotgun, and her rescue name was Shotgun Annie. He renamed her Oakley.

“She still has about 50 pellets in her side,” he said.

But the surprise was that she was pregnant and gave birth to seven puppies — three white, three black and one brown. All but three have been adopted and that’s why he was at Monty’s — to place them.

“I’ve been rescuing dogs and animals for 10 years,” he said. He works through the Animal Rescue Corps.

Responsible Ownership

While rescues survive by donations and compete for the same dollars, they agree that responsible pet ownership means the animal must be spayed or neutered and vaccinated. They also see more and more owners struggling to find ways to keep and care for their pets.

Stacey Schumacher, founder and director of Texas Coalition for Animal Protection, says TCAP, with two clinics in the area, is a leader in low-cost spay, neuter and vaccination services.

After a dozen years in the field, she knows how important it is for people to be able to take care of their pets. With a master’s degree in liberal arts from Southern Methodist University, she says she feels “called” to this work.

TCAP doesn’t provide full-service care, but it does partner with a lot of rescue organizations and contracts with a dozen vets, says Schumacher. But her focus is always on the people.

“We try to be a resource so people can love their pets better,” she says. As the economy has hammered the middle class, Schumacher has seen TCAP clients change.

“When we started in 2000, we served the indigent and saw pets that had never had care. Many of the animals we see now are owned by families who once could afford full-service care, but can’t now because of lost jobs,” she says.

Triston Drake, 7, with Paradise the dog

Shelters and Rescue Groups

Shelters

Humane Society of North Texas

1840 E. Lancaster Ave., Fort Worth 76105

817.332.4768

6708 S. Hulen St., Fort Worth 76133

817.423.3647 hsnt.org

Fort Worth Animal Care & Control Center

4900 Martin St. Fort Worth, Texas 76119

817.392.7297

Hours: Mon.-Fri. noon-6 p.m.; Sat. noon-5 p.m.

Fort Worth also partners with PetSmart Adoption Centers at:

4800 SW Loop 820 Fort Worth, Texas 76109

817.731.4353, ext. 7

2901 Texas Sage Trail Fort Worth, Texas 76177

817.741.7923, ext. 5

Hours: Mon.-Sat. 9 a.m.-8:30 p.m.; Sun. 9 a.m.-6:30 p.m.

All adoptable animals at these locations have been screened by a vet for temperament and health issues and have been spayed or neutered, vaccinated, micro chipped and licensed.

Rescue Operations

Because some rescue operations might be fraudulent or run by well-meaning animal hoarders, Fort Worth is careful when releasing animals to a rescue organization. There are many well-run, legitimate rescues in the area. The Fort Worth Shelter does not have a complete list, but it does work with these:

Apollo Support and Rescue, Fort Worth. 817.658.9738 or asr628@gmail.com. apollosupportandrescue.blogspot.com.

Classy Cats, Roanoke. 817.430.2755 or adopt@ classycats.org. classycats.org.

Fort Worth Pets Alive, Fort Worth. 817.841.9494. info@fortworthpetsalive.org. fortworthpetsalive.org

Fuzzy Face Pet Rescue, Fort Worth. Fax 817.534.2539. billieannbrady@sbcglobal.net. petfinder.com/shelters/TX73.html.

Homeward Bound Animal Rescue Inc., Bedford. 817.792.5122. srich@flash.net. homewardboundtexas.com.

Paws & Claws, Fort Worth. 817.491.7283. PawsAndClaws.RescueInc@gmail.com. petfinder.com/shelters/TX316.html.

For breed specific rescue groups, check out the Web. But before you donate or adopt, find out how many animals the rescue has taken in and how many have gone out. The number should just about balance out.

Low Cost Animal Services Resources

Community Food Bank 3000 Galvez Ave. Fort Worth, Texas 76111

817.924.3333

Open Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

Services: Offers free pet food

Texas Coalition for Animal Protection texasforthem.org

Fort Worth Low Cost Spay and Neuter 2421 Westport Parkway, Ste. 400 Fort Worth, Texas 76177 817.837.4500

Burleson Low Cost Spay and Neuter 344 S.W. Wilshire Blvd., Suite E Elks Plaza, Burleson, Texas 76028 817.426.3777

Services:

• Low cost vaccinations are Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-noon, at the Fort Worth location. No appointment necessary. Call for Burleson hours.

• Cash or credit only for all services.

• Spay and neuter surgeries are by appointment only. Surgery check-in, 8 a.m.-9 a.m. Pet pickup is between 3 p.m. and 4 p.m.

• All pets must have written proof of a current rabies vaccine or receive the vaccine at the time of surgery.

Animal Hope Wellness Center 4900 Martin St. Fort Worth, Texas 76119 817.683.9789 animalhope.org

Services Offered:

• Low-cost Spay/Neuter for dogs and cats

• Low-cost Vaccinations

• Hours of operation: Sat. and Sun. only. Appointment required.

North Texas Humane Society

hsnt.org

Main Location 1840 E. Lancaster Ave. Fort Worth, Texas 76103 817.332.4768

Southwest Location

6708 S. Hulen St. Fort Worth, Texas 76133 817.423.3647

Services:

• Spay/Neuter for dogs and cats available for qualified low-income and senior citizen pet owners.

The 2012 Dream home

by Paul K. Harral

Dream Homes are meant to push the edge and show what can be from the original lot selection to the architectural design to the paint on the walls and the furniture in the rooms. Be prepared to let your mind soar when you tour this home in a natural setting along the Trinity River.

Fort Worth, Texas: The City’s

The Builders

Andrew Curtis, Principal/Development of Powers & Curtis, said the builders are pleased with the finished product.“We feel that the house is going to appeal to a lot of people because of the open floor plan, which allows the house to flow seamlessly from room to room. Even though the house is large at 6,000 square feet, we designed it with efficiency

in mind, eliminating any wasted or unusable space,” Curtis said. “Everything from the architectural lines to the paint colors gives the home a very clean yet warm and comfortable style.” There are another 1,500 square feet under roof in the garage and outdoor areas.

Powers & Curtis are betting on a changing marketplace calling for homes that are smaller than the giant 10,000 or more-square-foot house of just a few years ago. “People want a home that they can manage, not one that manages them,” Chris Powers Jr. said. He is Principal/Broker/Development for the company.

Bob Reardon, President /Residential Development, has been in the building industry for more than 30 years. He’s a native of Fort Worth and a man of few words and much understatement. “We’re very pleased with it,” Reardon said of the home. “It turned out just about better than we thought.”

There was a little bit of a rush at the last minute to complete the work, “but we just slid under the radar,” Reardon said. The weather cooperated, and they lost very little time to rain. “We were lucky, but it’s been hot and miserable for the workers — particularly the roofers [from Ramon Roofing].”

2012 Dream Home Partners

Aaron Ornamental Iron Works

3501 Locke Ave.

Fort Worth, 76107

817.731.9281 aaronornamental.com

Acme Brick brick.com

Advanced Cast Stone Inc. 115 Lee St. Fort Worth, 76140 817.572.0018 advancedcaststone.com

Ajax Glass and Mirror Co. 6200 Southwest Blvd Fort Worth, 76109 817.732.3359 ajaxglass.net

BluGlo Montgomery Plaza 2600 West 7th St., Ste. 110 Fort Worth, 76107 817.332.2233 http://bluglo.com

Crown Roof Tiles 2155 FM 1187 Mansfield, 76063 817.225.6112 crownrooftiles.com

David Rolston Landscape Architects

The Meadows Building 5646 Milton St., Ste. 329 Dallas, 75206-3934 214.824.6333 dallasgardens.com

Durango Doors 4015 W. Vickery Blvd. Fort Worth, 76107 817.368.5709 durangodoors.com

Ferguson Enterprises 3433 W. 7th St. Fort Worth, 76107 817.348.8489 ferguson.com

Fort Worth

Lumber Co. 9101 S. Freeway Fort Worth, 76140 817.293.5211 fortworthlumber.com

Grandeur Design 106 W. Walnut Decatur, 76234 940.577.1111 grandeurdesign.com

Interceramic

Marble Collection 2100 Handley Ederville Road Fort Worth, 76118

817.698.5500 imcstone.com

Interceramic

Tile and Stone 6318 Airport Freeway Haltom City, 76117 817.834.8491 interceramic.com

J&S Air Inc.

7307 Business Place Arlington, 76001 817.695.1840 jsair.com

Masters Flooring, Fort Worth

4727 Camp Bowie Blvd. Fort Worth, 76107 817.732.7600 mastersflooring.com

OmniView Window and Door 9657 Camp Bowie W. Fort Worth, 76116 817.334.0707 omniview.us

Where: 3824 Riverhills View Drive

Benefiting: American Heart Association

Tour Dates: Sept. 26 - Oct. 28

Times: Wednesday - Saturday, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Sundays, noon - 5 p.m.

Admission: $10

Overhead Door Company 840 Southway Circle Fort Worth, 76115 817.921.3641 dallasdoors.com

Phillips Lawn Sprinkler 2948 McPherson Road Fort Worth, 76140 817.478.7383 phillipslawnsprinkler.com

Prewitt Electrical Services Inc. 3809 Parchman St., Ste. D North Richland Hills, 76180 817.589.1050 prewittelectrical.com

Proscapes Lawn and Tree Care Inc. 11865 Alta Vista Keller, 76244 817.337.3336 proscapes.biz

Ramon Roofing Inc. 3027 Ramona Drive Fort Worth, 76116 817.924.1645 ramonroofing.com

Rick’s Hardware & Decorative Plumbing 1102 E. Dallas Road, Ste. 250 Grapevine, 76051 817.481.8807 rickshardware.com

Scott Watson Design Group

3537 W. 7th St., Ste. 5 Fort Worth, 76107 817.882.8882 watsondesigngroup.com

The Kitchen Source 3116 W. 6th St., Ste. 101 Fort Worth, 76107 817.731.4299 thekitchensource.net

Texas Best Rain Gutters 114 Edgehill Drive Azle, 76020 817.444.7355

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The Designers

Susan Semmelmann did not set out to do this kind of work. She was the 15th person in her family to attend TCU. Both her parents were schoolteachers, so she also became one. But school teaching was not for her, so she went to New York for three years and worked as a flight attendant for American Airlines.

She came home and met and married Marc Semmelmann. Her new mother-in-law, Cindy Semmelmann, was an interior designer and an architect. “I loved what she did, and I just gravitated to her and her knowledge base. My husband wanted to start building homes on the side, and we jumped in it together. We started building homes. I started designing.”

Brenda Blaylock was running an interior design accessory store with a coffee shop when Marc Semmelmann dropped in. He told Susan he thought the two women would like each other because of common interests. They met, did the deal and started Grandeur Design 12 years ago.

They complement each other, Susan said. “I love the take down. I love loading trailers and putting wall art on the wall and getting the furniture in place. Brenda is very detail oriented, and she does a lot on the back end, like the Web site. We are very equal in things that we do, especially in talent and design. Both of us are equally strong.”

At one point, they had a store in Dallas but closed it. They are plan-

ning to open a shop in Fort Worth in the near future.

Semmelmann says she doesn’t even want to know how many hours are associated with the Dream Home. They started the work about six months ago with a daunting task — decorating a 6,000-square-foot home “down to the nines.”

Toward the end, getting the house ready for the showings required 16-hour days. But the builder gave them adequate time to do their part of the project. “We’ve had some experiences in the past that we were under the gun a little more,” Semmelmann said.

“I fully believe that Grandeur Design invests more into a home than we’ve ever seen anyone invest into a Dream Home,” she said. “I believe that is why Fort Worth, Texas magazine came to us because they knew we would perform. We don’t just stage a home. We want to make it look like a Dream Home.”

They succeeded.

The Entry

The house is traditional in style but shading into transitional starting with the front entry area with its spiral staircase and wrought iron stair railing and continuing on into the expansive family room. The sense is of a large open space with lots of natural lighting. Bench seating on the stair landing offers a place for quiet time.

The House

When you walk through the front door at 3824 Riverhills View Drive, you feel an immediate sense of comfort and calm. That’s by design from the architecture by the Watson Design Group down to the smallest accessories selected by Grandeur Design. The 2012 Fort Worth, Texas Dream Home is in Riverhills part of the legendary Edwards Ranch, established in 1846.

“The house is beautifully constructed with great views of the city,” says Nicole Zimmerman, director of the Heart Ball for the American Heart Association. AHA is the designated 2012 Dream Home charity. “With the open floor plan, this house is perfect for both families and entertaining. The neighborhood is also a great place for children to ride their bicycles, which is not only fun, but a wonderful way to keep our children fit and heart-healthy.” Tammy McKinney, executive director of AHA-Tarrant County, says heart disease is the No. 1 killer of adults in America and, perhaps surprisingly, the No. 2 killer of children.

The house is what designers call “transitional,” meaning that it is basically traditional in style but shading toward contemporary. There is an age break on traditional/contemporary, says Susan Semmelmann, who, with partner Brenda Blaylock, owns Grandeur Design.

“The young go contemporary. The middle to older definitely go traditional. We’re still in an Old World market in the South, so we do a lot of Old World, but I think it falls more into traditional flair,” she said. “This was a risk because we’re bringing transitional into traditional. But it’s

edgy, and I think people are ready for that.

“It is still a traditional home; it’s in a neighborhood of traditional homes; and it’s in a traditional market — Fort Worth,” Semmelmann said. “We wanted to keep it that way, but at the same time, by adding the transitional side, we wanted to bring it all together.” The design of the house and the decoration by Grandeur means that it will appeal across generations to possible homebuyers.

“In a buyer’s market, we want to cater to someone who you can see buying the home. So you want to keep that in mind, but at the same time as a Dream Home, you have to press forward in your creativity. We didn’t want to restrict the look based on a buyer. We wanted to move forward and present to the market and to the area our expertise and what we felt like was cutting edge for today,” Semmelmann said.

Welcome Home – The Entryway

The house opens through a traditionally styled front door into an open area linked together by elegant hardwood flooring and by the design of

First Floor

the metal railing on the stairs and the doors leading to the patio.

Durango Doors of Fort Worth provided all the doors and designed the stair railing, which picks up features of each. The front door establishes the exterior of the house to the style of the neighborhood, but the finish complements the doors to the patio area.

“The stair railing was actually a marriage of the two,” Semmelmann said. “It has the arches from the front door, and then it’s got straight lines for the back doors. We were thrilled with what they came up with. It was awesome.”

The Family Room

The center of the house is the great room leading to the covered patio area. There is no separate living room.

“I personally think a living room is a waste of space,” say Semmelmann. “Today people don’t go to a formal living room anymore. The thing I love about this home the most is that you are able to gather in the

great room, in the kitchen, in the breakfast area and you still have room in the dining room.”

There are two focal points to the room — the doors to the patio and the fireplace mantle in a wall of shelves. The mantle is from Advanced Cast Stone Inc.

“We encouraged it to be cast stone over the molding,” Semmelmann said. “We thought there was plenty of molding already in the home with the wainscotings and the transoms above the doors. So we wanted to do the cast stone to bring in something different. And of course, I love the color because it brings in the natural look.”

The doors to the patio are floor to ceiling and open the house to the outside in an almost Roman villa feel.

“The Dream Home presented us with several opportunities to showcase our product spectrum,” said Scott M. Pereth of Durango Doors. “The entry door is our MetalArt 2 ¼ true, divided-light, all-steel door. This product exemplifies beauty and strength in a classic design.

The Family Room

The coffered ceiling beam treatment matches the finish on the hardwood flooring. The coffee table is of treated aged driftwood and that look is matched in the lamps and accessories. Fabrics in the room range from linen to crewel to embossed linen chenille. A distinctive touch is the cast stone fireplace mantel, which contrasts with the molding used elsewhere throughout the home. Floor-to-ceiling glass doors connect to the patio.

The Study

This is the room of a world traveler. An inlayed desk has a drafting table feel to it and was provided by Grandeur Design. The room is furnished with old linens and aged wood and accented by the kinds of items someone might bring back from extensive travels around the globe, such as vintage collector’s bottles and framed old calendars and maps. The hardwood flooring matches the rest of the home but in a herringbone pattern.

“To maximize the great room’s appeal, [builders] Powers & Curtis chose to use our Millennium product for the back doors leading onto the patio. The installation method used is what we call in the industry a ‘center mount,’ which places the doors in the middle of the wall bridging the two spaces seamlessly by returning the exterior and interior trim to the frames of the door,” he said.

“Our final touch was to team up with Lambert’s Ornamental Iron, a stair railing company in Haltom City, to assist in the design and faux finish of the ironwork so that it blends with, but does not overpower the elegance of the space,” Pereth said. “We are very proud of the work we have done on this year’s Fort Worth Dream Home. We have been part of the Fort Worth Dream Home since 2004. Each year

presents itself with new challenges and opportunities that inspire us to create new products that are in lockstep with today’s building trends.”

Masters Flooring of Fort Worth provided the wood floors that link the entire house with a rich, dark brown finish. Bob Reardon, president of residential development for Powers & Curtis, points out that the flooring in the house is of very high quality.

To the right of the entry and off the great room is a study, also with a transitional look. The desk is unique in form, and the room contains a world of accessories and a small seating area. As with all rooms in the house, large windows open it to the outside and the green space available in Riverhills.

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The Owner's Suite and Bath

The room is finished in creams and platinums with details enhanced by a smoky finish. An intimate sitting area is flooded by natural light and would be perfect for a quiet chat at the start or end of the day. The bathroom and closets have plenty of room for two at the same time. A custom-made hassock is a central feature in the master bath.

The Master Suite

There are large and commanding mirrors throughout the house with the first that captures a visitor’s attention in the short hallway leading to the expansive master bedroom suite. It is almost full length and framed, and is complemented by a similar mirror in the bedroom itself that dominates one wall.

Ajax Glass and Mirror Co. provided the shower doors and the mirrors for the home. “The decorators used some nice framed mirrors and some custom beveled mirrors. There were a lot of custom features. Of course, the home is beautiful, and they obviously matched the accompanying furnishings,” said Arthur Moses of Ajax.

Powers & Curtis used more crown molding in this house than in last year’s Dream Home and switched to a higher quality of other molding that is pieced together rather than milled all in one operation, Reardon said.

The dominant color theme in the master is platinum, complementing the color palette throughout the home.

The master suite takes up the entire north side of the home with two very large closets and his and her sinks. There’s plenty of room for two busy

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people to get ready to greet the day without getting in each other’s way.

A small sitting area on the west side of the master suite near the private entry to the outdoor patio complements the look of the room. There are a number of wall decorations and accessories everywhere, but not to excess.

Grandeur Design provided all the soft goods such as beddings, draperies and pillows, and many of the upholstery pieces, ottomans, chairs and benches. All were fabricated at their Decatur location.

Dining and Cooking

There is a distinct linear linking of the dining room, the butler’s pantry, the kitchen and the breakfast nook.

The dining room is to the left as you enter the home. It features an elegant distressed wood table and eight chairs. The fabric on the chairs came from Grandeur Design and was shipped to the manufacturer, Semmelmann said. A unique sideboard complements the look. Draperies were fabricated at Grandeur’s facility in Decatur, as were all of the soft goods in the house.

“Kitchen Source did a layout and design and gave us options on cabinet styles and paint colors. We wanted to go very light. The colors are

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The Kitchen and Dining Room

The dining room features an elegant distressed limewashed wood table with eight chairs custom finished by the manufacturer with fabrics shipped from Grandeur Design. The spacious kitchen area is stocked with top-of-the-line appliances. The breakfast nook features a Tigerwood veneer table with a pronounced stripe pattern. Fort Worth, Texas: The City’s

The Downstairs Guest Bedroom

Grandeur Designs made the bedding and the headboard in this self-contained guest room. The fabrics are part of the firm’s Couture Collection, which is available online. The headboard is a standard item from the company and can be made any size to fit any room design.

very traditional colors but with a little cosmopolitan flair and I love that,” said Semmelmann. She specifically singled out the lighting in the area and the hardware on the cabinets.

The Kitchen Source, which opened in 1991 in Dallas and Fort Worth in 1993, is a repeat partner in the magazine’s Dream Homes.

“In keeping with the uniqueness of the area, you want to reflect the original style but have a modern feel to it as well,” said Elizabeth Tranberg of The Kitchen Source. “This year our presence in the house has grown beyond the kitchen. Our cabinetry will be featured in the butler’s pantry, the bathrooms, upstairs bar and other secondary rooms including the laundry room and desk area.”

The job was more thought-provoking than challenging. “As you plan for a future potential buyer with the unknown of all the needs and wishes that they may have,” Tranberg said, “you need to switch roles and put yourself in your clients’ shoes. With a specific buyer not involved, you have to think of today’s market and what people are looking for. In most cases, convenience, durability and ease of use are on the top of the list.”

Ferguson Enterprises has been a consistent partner from the very first

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magazine Dream Home, supplying plumbing fixtures, complete appliance packages and, for the last two years, lighting fixtures.

The Downstairs Guest Bedroom

The headboard is a central feature of the room and is something that Grandeur sells on the national market. “We can make it any size,” Semmelmann said. “It’s called our Rubble Headboard. I actually believe that the name came from a fabric.”

Grandeur used fabrics throughout the house that flow with the wood, the paint color, the brick, the tile, the roof and the doors. “But we kept it very airy and very light, very fresh,” she said. “We used a lot of linens; we used a lot of cottons. We did use some twill, some tweeds. We kept it very natural and along the earthy side but with a designer flair.”

Grandeur wanted to “go with colors of today that will appeal to everybody,” she said. “What’s very current and in the market are very light and airy colors — everything from wheat to mints to grays. We took it down a gray road in a couple of rooms and used platinum in the master.”

The downstairs guest bedroom has a full bath, which it shares with

The Recreation and Relaxation Area

Much of the upstairs is dedicated to recreation, beginning with a pool room. Stools at the bar are made from wine barrels and were custom ordered for the Dream Home. There’s a full bar and a wine closet as well. And there is an additional sitting area.

the rest of the house through a door off the hallway. It also features a larger-than-usual closet.

In addition to the headboard, a large wall hanging that enhances the color scheme dominates one wall. The overall effect is calming and peaceful, perfect for that weary traveler. Large windows provide natural light.

The Recreation and Relaxation Area

At the top of the commanding spiral staircase — interrupted by a small landing with bench seating — is an area custom made for relaxation and entertainment. Down a hallway lined with bookcases is the game room and media room area. Grandeur visualized it as a pool room, complete with a table provided by Fort Worth Billiards.

But off that opens to a sunken area with seating for people watching television or just chatting, or enjoying a drink from the full bar nearby

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or a glass of wine from a bottle selected from the wine closet. Above the media center is a bar on the same level as the pool table, and it’s easy to visualize people watching a football game, movies or television programs on both levels.

Off the game room is an outdoor deck, added in part because of the topography of the Edwards Ranch area.

“To capture some of the views, we filled the house with large windows and built a second-story covered patio — an incredible view to watch the sun rise and have a cup of coffee,” Curtis said. Windows for the house came from OmniView Window and Door of Fort Worth.

But the unusual feature on the second floor is what Grandeur did with an extra room that could have been used for anything from storage to a hobby room.

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Upstairs Guest Bedrooms

Above: Patchwork detailing gives the room a unique and authentic country French feel that is picked up in the pillows and the accent seating.

Right: The headboard in this room (accented with hammered clavos, which are decorative nail heads more normally used on doors and cabinets) is the only one in the house not custom made by Grandeur. The bedding is coordinated with the painted furniture and accessories and even with the large wall clock.

they always consider it as a kid’s playroom. We said, ‘You know, this is the perfect opportunity to show something different.’ You’ve got the pool table; you’ve got the men sitting at the bar watching the football game; and all the ladies can come in here and have a gathering area. It’s wired for TV, but we kind of thought we’ve got Desperate Housewives and we’ve got men at the bar and everyone can be together but still separated,” Semmelmann said. “We catered this more toward a ladies’ gathering area.”

Upstairs Guest Bedrooms

The Dream Home has two guest bedrooms upstairs, both with full bathrooms attached and an unusual amount of closet space. In something different from many show homes, the guest bedrooms are designed to fit with the entire house rather than being decorated individually for a specific use such as a baby’s room or a child’s room.

“In the past, we’ve actually done themes for various show homes, but what we want to do is appeal to the customer who will be buying the home,” Semmelmann said. “So in this home, what we tried to do for guest bedrooms was to give them a flair that could go girl or could go boy.

We don’t do the juvenile look.”

The bedrooms carry out the color theme throughout the house, and one has a custom headboard designed and fabricated by Grandeur. “We draw everything on a napkin and make it up new,” said Semmelmann.

In the upstairs bedroom closest to the stairs, the headboard was fabricated from shutters made to look old with wrought iron accents added. “We love this room,” Semmelmann said. “We think it is absolutely precious. It’s kind of a French flair, but it’s a country French.”

She’s proud that there are items in the rooms that cannot be seen anywhere else such as the armchair, which Grandeur made on premises in Decatur. There’s also a settee in a small hall leading to the bathroom and facing an expansive closet.

In the second upstairs bedroom at the southeast corner of the house, all of the colors of the home come together.

“We did the bedding in grays and creams to complement the rest of the house. It also has the wheat colors in it with a little bit of a mustard just to make it kind of unusual, and we were able to pull it together with all of the artwork having the same colors in it as the bedding.” Semmelmann said.

The Utility Areas

No matter how elegant the house, people still have to do laundry. While nothing can make that fun, this house assures that the work is done in comfortable quarters. There’s also a small desk for the mundane duties of life like paying bills.

The Utility Areas

Behind the kitchen are the side entrance to the three-car garage and another entry to the covered patio. The area is completely tiled with what Semmelmann says is a “great look.”

There’s a desk area so the homeowner can “pay bills or have the computer back here so it is out of the way, and all your junk doesn’t show,” she said. “I love that.”

The laundry area is, well, a laundry area. But it is roomy with a great deal of storage space.

There’s a powder room easily accessible from the patio and the garage.

On the Patio

In the cool of the evening and on many days in autumn and winter, Texans move outdoors when possible.

The covered patio of this Dream Home provides privacy and luxury to those outdoor gatherings. The outdoor cooking area features a grill by Coyote Outdoor Living in easy-to-maintain stainless steel.

And should you desire a fire either for aesthetics or for warmth, there is a gas fireplace just for that. The area offers privacy from nearby houses and should prove as another gathering place for the eventual homeowner.

The patio can be opened to the great room through floor-to-ceiling doors, making the living space one for large gatherings. And there is a private entrance from the master suite and from the hallway leaving to the utility area for easy access to the main kitchen space.

The Outdoors

The Riverhills development celebrates the original features of the Trinity River Valley that was the site of the ultimately more than 7,000- acre Edwards Ranch that stretched along the river from what is now 7th Street toward what became Benbrook.

Because the area provides more than 50 acres of parkland with creeks and ponds, the landscaping around the homes needs to blend into that look. Powers & Curtis had more area to deal with than is often the case for their projects.

“It’s a lot more expansive,” Reardon said. “There’s a lot more landscaping and site work than we’re used to on some of the in-city and in-fill lots we’ve been using, but it makes for a nice presentation overall.”

David Rolston, owner of David Rolston, Landscape Architects, did the design, seeking to create a garden look for a house in the city. The landscaping was by Proscapes Lawn and Tree Care Inc. Owner Terri Loddick prides herself on using plants that can withstand the some-

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On the Patio

The covered patio greatly expands the entertainment space of the house when weather permits through the open floor-to-ceiling doors. There’s also an outdoor cooking area featuring a grill by Coyote Outdoor Living in easy-to-maintain stainless steel.

times-harsh North Texas climate. Fencing outside the Dream Home was by Aaron Ornamental Iron Works.

Less is More

The Dream Home is not cluttered. “We have done that in the past. We have put so much in the home that it is very entertaining but sometimes overwhelming,” Semmelmann said. “The more things you put in it, the more you weight a home down. By keeping it relatively minimal, we hope that makes it more inviting to walk in and actually observe the home and actually see the products.”

And the products are worth seeing.

“We put high-end furniture in this home,” she said. “We felt like it required it. In order to be a Dream Home, you need to be special, you need to be unusual and show something that people have not seen.”

She said most pieces are custom designed. “We personally manufactured some of the pieces. We have some headboards that we made. We have some ottomans that we manufactured, and some chairs that we manufactured,” she said. But they turned to high-end suppliers for other items in the house

Ambella Home, Design Master, Feizy Rugs, Lee Industries, Maitland Smith, Peninsula Home Collection Co. and Theodore Alexander. Those are

names folk in the trade will recognize, but consumers might not.

“This neighborhood is clearly very high end so you have to take that into account,” Semmelmann said. “We believe fully that furnishings sell a home. Now, you can have a home so amazing as this one is that it can sell on its own, but I do believe that when you put quality furnishing into a home, it will sell.”

Pieces can be beautiful but not so functional for individuals, she said. “We believe that lifestyle is what makes you happy in purchasing a product. You can have something that’s absolutely beautiful and fabulous, but if it’s not what fits your lifestyle, then you’re not going to be completely satisfied,” says Semmelmann. “There’s nothing in this home that is not focused on comfort and quality.”

The 2012 Dream Home is Grandeur Design’s second for the magazine and the fourth of that style of show home.

“Two of our experiences in the past are that the customer walked in and bought everything down to the lampshades,” Semmelmann said. “We get on our knees and pray for that to happen. This is quite an investment for us to do these projects, so what we would like in return is the recognition for what we put into the home.” And they want to show potential customers the quality of their work.

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THE FACE OF GRACE.

GRACE delivers a dining experience like no other in Fort Worth. Adam Jones, known as the city’s host for the unparalleled level of hospitality and service in his restaurants, invites you to enjoy Modern American Classic fare, created by award-winning Chef Blaine Staniford. In a comfortable modern setting that embodies the city’s energy, guests can enjoy the outdoor terrace on Main Street and a spectacular bar featuring housemade seasonal cocktails and a separate menu for bar snacks. Glassenclosed, temperature-controlled wine cellars house a selection of Old and New World wines. For private events, four private-dining rooms with multimedia capabilities seat 12 to 60 guests. Reservations are accepted up to 28 days in advance by phone or online.

Let us orchestrate your dream.

Your home is like a grand symphony — composed around who you are, what you like and where you’ve been. Choosing just the right finishing touches can be the difference that makes a house your home.

Whether you’re renovating a tired kitchen or bathroom or creating your ideal dream home, don’t miss this ultimate shopping experience. At the Fort Worth Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery, you’ll find an unparalleled selection of products from today’s most recognized manufacturers. The 12,000 square foot showroom offers the finest selection of lighting, appliances, bath and kitchen faucets, fixtures and accessories.

Browse through numerous vignettes ranging from classic elegance to bold contemporary. Ferguson showrooms offer a seemingly unlimited array of luxurious and functional options to suit any taste or budget.

Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery is located at 3433 7th Street , just west of Montgomery Plaza. Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are recommended. For more information, call (817) 348-8489 or visit ferguson.com to schedule a consultation. Our showroom is where you’ll find the largest range of quality brands, a symphony of ideas and trained consultants to help orchestrate your dream!

DREAM HOME VENDORS WORTH KNOWING

To create our 2012 Dream Home, we relied on the skill and expertise of the best in their field. From the builders and decorators to the landscapers and those who helped kick off touring, the combination of their efforts resulted in a home of the highest quality. Whether you are looking to update your house or begin building, those featured on the following pages can help make the dreams for your home become a reality.

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

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Interceramic Marble Collection

FOCUS: IMC’s focus has always been to provide our customers with a vast array of beautiful, high-quality natural stone slabs and tile that will enhance their home and their environment. AWARDS/ RECOGNITIONS: Voted Best Slab Showroom by ASID Designers’ Choice Award in 2012. PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS: American Society of Interior Designers, National Kitchen and Bath Association, Dallas Builders Association, Fort Worth Builders Association, National Association of the Remodeling

Industry, Marble Institute of America, Hispanic Contractors Association. GREATEST PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT: IMC has been dedicated to providing the largest selection of natural stone, experienced sales team, and excellent customer service for almost 30 years to the DFW Metroplex and Southern U.S. BUSINESS PHILOSOPHY: Our philosophy is simple: Provide the largest product selection and highest quality material, build strong relationships with our customers and provide outstanding service. FREE ADVICE:

Our best advice is to follow your heart. Don’t be hesitant to select a stone that is bold or unique. Natural stone is like a piece of artwork. If you love it now, you will love it forever. BIGGEST BUILDING MISTAKE PEOPLE MAKE: Unfortunately, many times the natural stone slab is selected after all other decorative decisions have been made. Each slab is a one-of-a-kind piece of artwork which can add warmth, color and beauty to a room if selected earlier in the process as an integral part of the design plan. PICTURED: (from left to

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The Kitchen Source

SPECIALTY: Our team at The Kitchen Source is dedicated to providing the finest products and service for the kitchen and bath including Wood-Mode Fine Custom Cabinetry, Brookhaven by Wood-Mode, Sub-Zero/Wolf and Miele appliances, and many other extraordinary materials. By creating and producing the most functional room for each of our clients and their needs, we provide a working space that fits their specific lifestyle. AWARDS/RECOGNITIONS: Legacy of Design awards for kitchens and baths, Wood-Mode’s Platinum Level Award for being one of the top 25 dealers in the nation. PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS: We are industry partners with ASID (American Society of Interior Designers), NKBA (National Kitchen & Bath Association), NARI (National Association of the Remodeling Industry), & DBA (Dallas Builder’s Association). GREATEST PROFESSIONAL

ACHIEVEMENT: Reaching our 20th anniversary in 2011. BUSINESS PHILOSOPHY: The Kitchen Source has built a reputation for professionalism and quality work. Our goal is to give each of our clients an Exceptional Experience throughout their remodeling

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or building project. FREE ADVICE: The most important thing is to select a contractor the way you would a doctor. Your home is the body of your family, and the kitchen is the heart of your home. BIGGEST BUILDING MISTAKE: One of the biggest mistakes people make is committing to the cheapest bid they receive. Just because someone has come in with a lower bid does not mean that they have included all of the same work or materials that the other bids have included. Make sure you are comparing apples to apples. CHARITABLE WORK: We have participated with Communities in Schools, Tarrant County’s SafeHaven, Cystic Fibrosis, Fort Worth Can Academy, CityArtCal, and Wish with Wings. PICTURED: Amber Paulk, CKD; Janell Kilgore; Amanda Ziehme, LEED AP; Elizabeth Tranberg, AKBD.

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Advanced Cast Stone, Inc.

FOCUS: Advanced Cast Stone manufactures product for both commercial and custom residential projects. The company also does high-end remodel and renovation projects. Advanced Cast Stone teamed up with Sweet Construction on this unique water feature. AWARDS/RECOGNITIONS: Firms that work in the masonry industry receive craftsmanship and manufacturing excellence awards known as Golden Trowel Awards. Advanced Cast Stone has received Golden Trowel Awards every year for the past 6 years. Recently, we received awards for the renovation to the home originally owned by Byron Nelson. PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS: Cast Stone Institute, the certifying organization for quality assurance; Texas Masonry Association, the organization of professional masons. GREATEST PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT: The recognition from professional organizations received for consistency in quality, craftsmanship and manufacturing excellence over many

years. BUSINESS PHILOSOPHY: We want the owner of our projects to be satisfied with our products since they are permanent. FREE ADVICE: Spend your time and money planning your project to the last detail. A well thought out project should not be rushed. BIGGEST BUILDING MISTAKE PEOPLE MAKE: They need the help of professional architects and designers. They will make a big difference in the finished product. Experience does matter in home construction. PICTURED: Troy Schafer, Leonard Sweet.

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David Rolston Landscape Architects

FOCUS: Residential design from avid gardeners’ landscapes to minimalist modern landscape design. Unique (non-cookie cutter) commercial design. AWARDS/RECOGNITIONS: Published many times in Architectural Digest, Metropolitan Homes, House and Garden, Southern Accents, Dallas Morning News, Paper City, Dallas Luxury Interiors, D Home, Better Homes and Gardens, Homes and Estates, Dallas Home Design, and GardenSMART TV PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS: ASLA, Preservation Dallas, APLD. GREATEST PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS: Katy Trail Landscape; Lay Family Memorial Perennial Garden at Frito Lay Headquarters; Montgomery Farms Residential and Commercial development, and many personal landscapes and estates. BUSINESS PHILOSOPHY: We are gardeners, so we like to work out low maintenance gardens that are not intimidating for our clients. If we don’t have the ability to

make it look good in our own gardens, we won’t give it to our clients and experiment on them. FREE ADVICE: Try things and then rip them out or move them if they don’t work. Give up on chemicals and pesticides. Try another plant that doesn’t need it. Life is too short to fuss over things too much and endanger your life and your pets’ lives. BIGGEST BUILDING MISTAKE PEOPLE MAKE: Drainage. I say have your architect, builder and landscape architect all collaborate on the best drainage for your site. It needs to be a concerted effort.

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Durango Doors of DFW

CONCENTRATION: Our business model has evolved since we opened our doors in 2003. We now offer a variety of exterior products that are used to build the character of a home. We think of ourselves as an architectural products boutique, where one can go and get a level of personalized service that is not offered at the lumber yards or millwork companies. The newest addition to our product lines is Western Window Systems. Western offers windows and doors that span floor to ceiling to accommodate today’s contemporary architecture. Other products we sell include decorative steel doors, wine gates, stair railings, gas and electric lanterns, bifold door systems, Loewen Wood Windows, and Millennium steel doors and windows. Durango products meet the need of today’s architecture, whether old world, transitional, or contemporary. PHILOSOPHY: We always strive to exceed our customers’

expectations through personalized service, creative design, and industry knowledge. INNOVATIONS: We have developed two product lines that we are proud to sell. The first is Metal-Art, which is a 2 1/4-inch thick door panel with mortised hinges and true divided light. (Featured on the 2012 Dream Home). The second is the Millennium line of windows and doors (Featured on the 2012 Dream Home). This product competes with other architectural steel windows and doors except we provide turnkey installation including glazing of the glass. PICTURED: Scott Pereth and Jill Dragonetti.

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Fort Worth Lumber Company

FOCUS: New home construction, quality products and superior customer service. RECOGNITIONS: Certified Woman Owned Business. PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS: Lumberman’s Association of Texas, Fort Worth Lumberman’s Association, Better Business Bureau, Certified Master Builders Corp., Fort Worth Builder’s Association, Chamber of Commerce. PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT: Building our sister company: Fort Worth Sash and Door. BUSINESS PHILOSOPHY: Our commitment is to achieve superior performance and total customer satisfaction. We will strive for excellence in quality materials and provide savings through on-time deliveries and continued employee dedication. FREE

ADVICE: Don’t settle for the cheapest bottom-line price. Compare bids as apples to apples. Always strive for perfection. BIGGEST BUILDING MISTAKE PEOPLE MAKE: Lack of investigation on builder and suppliers. Pay attention to the bills making sure your builder is paying them. PICTURED: Emily Fiesler, Jeff Elms, Lowell Bodiford.

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Grandeur Design Company, INC

SPECIALTY: Grandeur Design’s focus is to produce results that our clients desire by achieving the extraordinary quality and service that our clients deserve. AWARDS/HONORS: Grandeur Design has been awarded achievements throughout the years. One of which was a 12-page article written in American Dream Home National Magazine of the original artistic creations of our work and being recognized as a superior manufacturer of our one-of-a-kind products. PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT: The grand opening of our newest location in the upcoming months as well as the launch of our ecommerce Web site Grandeur Living and Design, where customers can go online and purchase items of all styles as well as prices. BUSINESS PHILOSOPHY: We believe in order to transform your home, you have to make it fit not only your budget, but also your lifestyle in order to be happy and completely satisfied with the result. ADVICE: Take

what you have and create a look by implementing new items and preserving the old. You don’t have to completely start over in order to have a current look, just an open mind to new concepts with what you already have. BIGGEST BUILDING MISTAKE PEOPLE MAKE: People make concessions of what they specifically want for a price they want to pay versus creating a look they love for the budget which they have. PICTURED: Brenda Blaylock and Susan Semmelmann.

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J&S Air, Inc.

FOCUS: J&S Air is a full-service air conditioning and heating company that specializes in the design, installation and service of residential and commercial systems. Impeccable service and quality for a competitive price is the main focus of J&S Air. RECOGNITIONS: One of the top Trane dealers in North Texas; achieved the elite Comfort Specialist status indicating that the highest level of customer service, volume and training have been met; Angie’s List super service award, 2011. PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS: J&S Air has been blessed with growth even in these tough economic times. J&S Air has donated funds, equipment and labor to: Habitat for Humanity Homes in North Texas, Santa Fe Youth Services, the ABC Extreme Makeover Home Edition, Toys for Tots, SafeHaven, the Community Services “Beat the Heat” Program, as well as the YMCA to assist families that are in

need of air conditioning. BUSINESS PHILOSOPHY: To provide our customers with the best indoor comfort possible through innovative design, quality installation and the highest level of service while maintaining integrity and providing our employees opportunities for success within our company. SPECIAL THANKS: A special thanks to Carrier and Standard Supply for partnering with J&S Air with their generous donations of equipment and materials needed to make the Dream Home Project possible. PICTURED: Grant and Ashley Hall.

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Masters Flooring Fort Worth

SPECIALTY: Custom hardwoods, unique tile and stone, and luxury carpeting. HISTORY: Masters Flooring has been in business for more than 20 years and part of the Dream Home project for more than 10. Jessie Boyd is the proud owner of Masters Flooring in Fort Worth. With a newly remodeled showroom and growth beyond our wildest expectations, this past two years have truly been something to celebrate. PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT: I think seeing a custom project go from the mind’s eye to actually being installed is always a rewarding moment for a custom flooring company like ours, as well as to our satisfied customers. We are very proud to be a part of something as prestigious as the Fort Worth Dream Home and have really enjoyed working on such a unique project like this one.

Being a part of the Dream Home projects is something our company looks forward to every year. It’s a perfect way to show off our quality work to thousands of people in Fort Worth, as well as our strong relationship with the city’s greatest publication. APPROACH: On a project like this one, I think it is very important to set aside the proper amount of time needed to do the job correctly and perfect even the smallest details. CONTACT INFORMATION:

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OmniView Window and Door

HISTORY: OmniView Window and Door was established in December of 2006 by Scott Huffman, Royce Huffman and Rudy Aramburu.We specialize in custom windows and doors both domestic and imported to serve the premier residential market. OmniView Window and Door delivers more than 35 years of experience in working with contractors, architects and homeowners. We provide professional sales, service and delivery throughout the greater Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex. SPECIALTY: Our niche is really the technically complicated projects as it relates to custom windows and doors. APPROACH: When approaching a project, we pay special attention to the architect’s design and follow it as closely as possible to ensure the integrity of

design. The 2011 Dream Home project is different because it serves a special charity. We are committed do our very best to ensure that we have contributed as much as possible to this project and the charity that it represents. PICTURED: Rudy Arumburu, Royce Huffman, Leslie Gardner, Joel Tischauser, Scott Huffman.

CONTACT INFORMATION: 9657 Camp Bowie W. Blvd. Fort Worth, Texas 76116

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Powers & Curtis

PICTURED: Chris Powers, Andrew Curtis, Bob Reardon.

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SPECIALTY: Planning and development of high quality custom homes for clients or for sale. GREATEST PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT: We were awarded the opportunity to build the Fort Worth, Texas magazine 2011-2012 Dream Homes. BUSINESS PHILOSOPHY: Every P&C home is a custom home. Whether building a new home for a client, developing a home for sale, or restoring a home to its original character and beauty, P&C’s strict quality standards are always followed. Our goal throughout each project is to provide our clients with the finest craftsmanship and best service possible.We strongly believe we are only as good as our last client’s referral. FREE ADVICE: To help guarantee a seamless process, we recommend hiring your builder during the architectural design and development stage. This helps make sure the builder shares the same vision as the client. BIGGEST BUILDING MISTAKE PEOPLE MAKE: Not creating detailed specifications and scope of work, which can lead to unpleasant surprises. CHARITABLE WORK: We are pleased to work alongside the American Heart Association and look forward to working with them more in the future.

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Prewitt Electrical Services, Inc.

FOCUS: Prewitt Electrical Services, Inc. is a family owned and operated business that specializes in all phases of electrical work serving both commercial and residential clients. Our company is your best source for value-driven, honest and professional electrical services. Our goal is to provide prompt electrical service, of the highest quality, with the finest technical expertise possible. AWARDS/RECOGNITIONS:

Prewitt Electrical was a proud partner in building the 2012 Habitat for Humanity home and the 2008 Kaleidoscope of Homes. We were also honored to be awarded with the Fort Worth, Texas magazine 2012 Dream Home. BUSINESS PHILOSOPHY: Customers are our highest priority. Their safety and satisfaction are on the top of the list. We strive to meet all their needs and go above and beyond their expectations. FREE ADVICE: Do your research when it comes to

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hiring any contractor. Check their references, licensing and insurance. A little bit of digging goes a long way. BIGGEST BUILDING MISTAKE PEOPLE MAKE: We believe the biggest mistake when building a home is cutting corners. You can count on Prewitt Electrical to never cut corners and always do the job right. PICTURED: Jeff Prewitt, owner; Michelle Prewitt, office manager; Bailey and Natalie Prewitt, Daddy’s little princesses. Picture taken at model home by Tuscany American Homes.

Proscapes Lawn and Tree Care, Inc.

FOCUS: Proscapes is a full-service landscaping company with a special emphasis on lawn and tree health. AWARDS/RECOGNITIONS: We are recognized when our clients receive “yard of the month” in their neighborhoods and the subsequent referrals to their friends. PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS: Texas Nursery and Landscape Association (TNLA), Texas Turfgrass Association. GREATEST PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT: Saving lawns and trees and helping clients achieve the results they desire for the beautification of their landscape. Satisfied clients are our greatest achievement. PHILOSOPHY: We treat our clients the same way we like to be treated, giving them detailed information so that they are able to make well-informed decisions. FREE ADVICE: Always seek professional assistance in the enhancement of your landscape. This is

a long-term investment that will increase property values and should not be taken lightly. BIGGEST BUILDING MISTAKE PEOPLE MAKE: Not budgeting enough for landscape, irrigation and lighting. PICTURED: Jim Noel, Lawncare Manager; Terri Loddick, Owner; Kathleen Reinhart, Landscape and Garden Designer; Carol Coulson, Office Manager; Creed Burchfield, Landscape Manager.

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Ramon Roofing Inc.

HISTORY: Ramon Roofing is based in Fort Worth and was established in 1995. We are a full-service roofing company that specializes in tile, slate and metal roof systems. The services we provide are roof replacements, new roof construction, repairs, maintenance and inspections. The attitude at Ramon Roofing is to service our clients quickly and insure quality work at a fair market price. SPECIALTY: The special expertise of Ramon Roofing is in the tile and slate roofing systems. We are trained and certified through the Tile Roofing Institute and National Slate Association. We are able to provide our clients with an unmatched level of knowledge. WHAT SETS YOU APART: It’s the attention to detail in each project that matters most. Communication between the builder and our staff is key to making each job a success. We place

pride in our work and produce a high quality of workmanship in each home. APPROACH: This year, we are partnering with Crown Building Product’s Mextile Roof Tile, the manufacturer of the concrete tile roofing system. This is the second time we have used this product in one of Fort Worth, Texas magazine’s Dream Homes. Mextile is always great to work with, and they now have a manufacturing facility right here in Mansfield, bringing 30 new jobs to the area.

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Rick’s Hardware & Decorative Plumbing

CONCENTRATION: Supplying and servicing quality hardware and decorative plumbing items to custom homebuilders and remodelers in the DFW Metroplex. AWARDS: Brizo Dealer of the Year, Gold Award for Blanco Sinks, Baldwin-certified showroom, Silver Key and Gold Key Award for KWIKSET Locks, Supplier of the Year for Robson Ranch. PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS: NHBA, Tarrant County HBA, Premier DPH, Hood County HBA, Parker County HBA. GREATEST PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT: Thirtyfive years as a family ownedbusiness have taught us how to weather recessions and down turns and also how to remain competitive with larger firms. MOTTO: Continued growth and geographic expansion through relentless dedication to the success for our homebuilders and

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their homeowner clients. FREE ADVICE: Research quality products and realize that cheaper is not better.Trust your professional relationships to aid you in the selection process. BIGGEST BUILDING MISTAKE PEOPLE MAKE: When building, they need to listen to theirbuilder regarding selectionsfor their home that willcause the value to increase over the years. PICTURED: Paul Tacker, Dianne Tacker.

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Texas Best Rain Gutter

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FOCUS: To provide the best quality and service possible to our customers. AWARDS/RECOGNITIONS: Several “Sub Contractor of the Year” awards from builders. PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS: Better Business Bureau, Angie’s List. GREATEST PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT: Fourteen years in business with no complaints filed from the Better Business Bureau or Angie’s List. BUSINESS PHILOSOPHY: The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten. FREE ADVICE: Check out companies before submitting to have the work done. BIGGEST BUILDING MISTAKE PEOPLE MAKE: Not checking references or reputation of contractors. OWNERS: John and Carolyn Gilliam.

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Lighting the Night With Hope

The mission of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and its local chapters is ambitious, and you can help with your feet.

by Dorothy Blackman FYI

On the third Sunday of o ctober, as many as 3,000 people will illuminate the f ort Worth sky as they walk to shine light upon darkness.

but it’s not simply the brightly lighted balloons that will illuminate the streets. it’s the light

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of hope that shines within community members and friends, family and survivors who walk to find a cure for leukemia and lymphoma. Just as many balloons shed more light than one, many people committed to finding a cure can accomplish together more than one individual ever can.

it’s a time for celebration, camaraderie and reflection with all funds generated going toward medical research, patient assistance and educational and support services. according to e xecutive director of the north texas chapter of the Leukemia Lymphoma Society Patricia t homson, the sight of so many people taking part in the two-mile walk is an inspiration in and of itself.

“My favorite aspect of Light the night is serving as an eyewitness to the dedication, commitment and passion that our participants bring to the event that night,” she says.

in addition to raising money for the cause, Light the night is also a project designed to bring awareness of Leukemia and Lymphoma and to encourage those dealing with cancer of the blood.

“one of our key goals is to bring awareness to the community that they are not alone in their cancer journey,” says t homson.

this year marks the 13th a nnual fort Worth Light the night Walk, which is set to take place at the West 7th development, a location ripe with fine shops, fun entertainment and fabulous restaurants. t his year’s exclusive food sponsor is Sweet tomatoes, which is located in the heart of West 7th. t he walk will have a festive atmosphere and include refreshments, entertainment, music and children’s activities.

champions for a cure — those who donate a minimum of $100 will receive a t-shirt, complimentary meal and a balloon to hold during the walk.

White balloons signify a participant, while red indicates a leukemia/lymphoma survivor. Gold balloons symbolize individuals who are walking in memory of a loved one. t here is no registration or entrance fee — rather, participants obtain sponsor pledges to be donated to the Light the night Walk.

everyone — young, old, patient, supporter, family member or community volunteer — even those pushing strollers or riding in wheelchairs are invited to join in the fun. a nd, according to c orinne King, campaign manager for Light the night of fort Worth, everyone’s contribution is important.

“We are all about giving people options as to how they like to participate,” she says. “Some people might want to walk while others might want to pledge money. in fact, people can make donations even if they cannot attend the walk.”

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Perhaps the most memorable part of the event is watching as bright balloons illuminate the landscape. a s King notes, Light the night is a time of hope for everyone — a belief that someday there will be a cure for leukemia and lymphoma.

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“t his is a time of celebration for community members, patients and their families.”

t he walk is oct. 21. check-in is 5 p.m. t he program starts at 6:30 p.m. and the walk begins at 7 p.m. for more information, please contact c orinne King at corinne.deford@lls.org.

Confronting Images

Tarrant County agency seeks to inspire girls to be strong, smart and bold.

by Dorothy Blackman

Mention the mission of Girls inc. of tarrant county to carroll Burney, and her words erupt with enthusiasm.

“to let girls know they can someday conquer the world,” says the vice president of marketing and development.

conquering the world might seem like a lofty goal, but not to the participants of Girls inc. of tarrant county. the young women who weekly take part in activities geared to educate and enlighten know that with hard work and determination, there is no limit to their dreams.

Girls inc. is a non-profit agency that conducts outreach, prevention and enrichment programs throughout the community. schools, churches, libraries and neighborhood centers regularly host Girls inc. programs for young women across 12 tarrant county school districts including fort Worth and arlington.

“Because they can’t come to us, we go to them,” Burney says.

helping young women reach their potential is an integral part of Girls inc. many participants come from challenging circumstances such as single parent and economically disadvantaged homes.

“a lthough a lot of girls we serve tend to be lower-income, we believe

Girls Incorporated of Tarrant County

The mission is to help girls confront subtle societal messages about their value and potential and prepare them to lead successful, independent and fulfilling lives.

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all girls can be negatively affected by important issues,” Burney says.

founded in a rlington in 1996, the local chapter is part of Girls inc. national, which seeks to prepare young women to lead successful lives.

Girls inc. serves roughly 125,000 young women per year throughout c anada and the united states. Girls between the ages of 6 and 18 participate in any number of activities designed to encourage self-esteem, leadership skills and positive life choices.

l ocally, Girls i nc. of tarrant c ounty, through staff and volunteers, serves more than 4,200 girls throughout the western metroplex. its research-based curriculum and field trips range from peer-pressure, bullying and body image to drug awareness, economic and media literacy. in addition, Girls inc. also operates numerous after-school childcare programs. it even facilitates a specialized after-school science, math and technology program each friday for girls in 6th through 9th grades at the young Women’s leadership academy in fort Worth, 1066 W. magnolia ave.

“We work with them on hands-on projects to get them into it,” Burney says.

alexandra “alex” aguirre is but one of many success stories. recently graduated from trimble tech high school, alex received the Girls inc. of tarrant county “smart Girl” award and scholarship. in addition, Girls inc. national presented her with the 2012 lucile miller Wright $15,000 college scholarship.

During her more than two years with Girls inc., a lex participated in numerous programs and activities including serving as ceo of the corporate camp team that won a trip to new york city to showcase its unique business ideas.

“i am used to being in the lead and naturally taking charge,” alex says, “but working with a team helped me realize that all good leaders are good communicators.”

as the first in her family to attend college, she credits much of her success to the mentors and friends she has made at Girls inc.

“the wisdom i have gained,” she said, “will be shared with others so the legacy of Girls inc. may not only live in me, but vicariously through others.”

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Caring Caris

The Caris Foundation is a Christian, international, nonprofit organization established in Irving in 2002.

by Joshua Mitchell

Caris offers health care and general knowledge of health issues to people living in impoverished countries who would not normally have access to medical care. The name of the foundation "Caris" comes from the Greek word “ ” meaning grace, and it is the same root from which we get the English word “charity.”

The Caris Foundation Web site states that: “Our desire is to demonstrate grace to those who have the greatest need so that: ‘the hungry are fed, the thirsty drink, the homeless are sheltered, the naked are clothed, the oppressed are released.’ ”

The primary focus of the Caris Foundation is medical relief. The primary focus of the Caris Foundation in Haiti is to test for and treat infants with HIV. Haiti has one of the highest rates of infants infected with HIV in the Western Hemisphere according the Caris Foundation's Web site. They also seek to empower the poor in Malindi, Kenya, so that they have the tools and knowledge to care for their own families. Their “Intake” program is specifically meant to help young, single mothers who have been marginalized by their communities.

Alongside physical amenities, they offer training in nutrition, health care, child development, sexual awareness, family planning, HIV/AIDS management, personal and spiritual awareness. They also offer training in jobs such as tailoring, hair dressing and catering for these single mothers.

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Seek Companionship

Solving loneliness calls for a dog, a cat or a good bottle of wine.

LAST Week, MY CHr ISTMAS DeCOr ATIONS

CHANGeD FrOM “STIll BeING uP” TO “BeING uP eArlY.” That's one of the pitfalls of being single. You tend to let things slide. especially as you get older.

Things that used to be done on a daily basis start getting done weekly. Then monthly. Sure, you might still floss every day. But you won't clean the bathroom mirror until it looks like a snow globe. And expiration dates are never checked, until something pushes open the refrigerator door from the inside. Those things would never happen if you weren't alone.

It becomes a downward spiral. When you're by yourself too long, you tend to focus only on your screw-ups. Then you begin wishing you could go back to a time when you were happy. Maybe it was when you were toddler and things were simple. All you had to do was wave and tell everybody your age.

I read somewhere that apathy might be a sign of depression. Another sign is sluggishness.

My daughters think I nap too often, but I disagree. It's not a nap if you never got out of bed in the first place. They also thought it might help if I started exercising and maybe try meeting some new people. I don't know. I tried bike riding a few years ago. It's good exercise and I did learn one thing. About the only thing a bike helmet protects you from is getting a date.

But when I really get to feeling down, I call up this old friend of mine, and we meet for lunch. Bill's a little different, and only about half of what he says ever makes any sense. He's kind of like a box of wine that can talk.

He's also on a strict vegetarian diet, so we always meet at places that serve that type of fare. It's an experience. If you spell every state backwards, you'd have the names of all the food items on a typical vegan menu. So we met the other day, and while I toyed with my order of sasnak, Bill offered up some good advice on how to deal with depression.

He suggested a pet.

That seemed like a good idea, but I have some reservations. I’ve noticed that people my age tend to obsess over their animals. For better or worse, human contact becomes secondary. And have you ever met an elderly pet owner who didn't know what his or her pet was thinking?

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Well, unfortunately, they really

don't. Despite what these people might think, a dog only has three thoughts. And they all revolve around food.

1.) My owner has left. I'm going to starve to death.

2.) My owner is here. I'm not going to starve to death.

3.) I hate wearing this dog sweater. I'd rather starve to death.

Plus, there's the extra-added expense of pet pharmaceuticals. They’ve even come out with an antidepressant for dogs. It’s supposed to eliminate hyperactivity and separation anxiety. We have a name for dogs that eliminate those conditions. They're called cats.

Now, there's a misconception that needs to be cleared up. Most elderly cat owners don't think their house smells like a cat. Yes it does. Always. Here's another observation. Whereas dogs generally have ordinary names, cat owners tend to bestow their felines with handles that denote superiority. Names like Queenie, Miss Priss and Chairman Meow. And those are just the upstairs cats. That's the danger of owning one. Before you know it, your place has become a timeshare for all its buddies.

Seriously, I'll probably wind up getting a small dog, or possibly even a cat. Might do me good. Or maybe I'll just go out and find me a good Pinot Grigio.

You know, someone needs to tell those researchers they don’t need to keep coming up with reasons for us to drink wine at night. Of course what I really need to do is stop whining and just be grateful for all the things I wish I still had.

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Tracking Down the Culprit

The case of the smelly eggs is solved unsatisfactorily.

After being gone for several hours, I came in through the back door of my house and immediately knew something was wrong. Something was stinking up the place and it was bad. I turned my nose on HIGH and walked from the kitchen to the living room. I couldn’t pinpoint what it was exactly, but it reminded me of the time I flew back from New York and the girl sitting in the row in front of me decided it was the perfect opportunity to break out a boiled egg and eat it. It was like being trapped in a box of flatulence.

I stopped in my living room, and for some reason, I looked slightly up and to the right, and that’s when I saw it. There, on the third shelf of the bookcase was a plastic container. And inside it were leftover deviled eggs that I’d made nearly a week ago.

So.

I’d found the source of the bad smell, but this only raised more questions. How? Why? What the heck?

I grabbed the container of deviled eggs and ran into the kitchen — holding them at arm’s length, naturally. Fighting back vomit, I bagged them up and then bagged them up again. This was definitely cause for double bagging.

After throwing the bag in the outside garbage can, I came back into the house and paced the hallway asking myself this question: Who would leave a container of smelly eggs on the bookshelf?

Was someone (or someTHING) trying to send a message? And if so, what was it? Could it be: A. I like eggs. B. Let’s have a scavenger hunt. C. You’re not fooling anyone with that fake blonde hair and botox-y forehead, you pathetic, desperate woman.

I had my suspicions of whom or what might do something so diabolical as to leave a container of week-old deviled eggs on the bookshelf for me to find. And both of them had their own reasons for doing it.

First, Suspect No. 1: Murphy, the new kitten.

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Murphy has been a pain in my backside since the day we rescued her. While I imagine it’s tough coming from living on the streets to a more civilized environment where eating your own poo is not an option; I am not your scratching post, you little punk. And so yes, it’s been challenging to say the least. It wouldn’t surprise me at all if this were her way of settling the score.

Suspect No. 2: My dad’s dog, Ginger.

My dad went out of town for a few weeks and left Ginger with me. And so far, she’s not too keen on being here.

She’s practically on a hunger strike. Anyway, Ginger has plenty of reasons to play a nasty prank on me. Sorry, Dad, but your dog isn’t as innocent as you’d have everyone believe. I needed some help solving the case. I wanted to be sure I had all the facts before I accused someone or something of a crime he or she or it didn’t commit.

So I did what any other person in my position would do. I hired Harley (my 10-year-old) and Ethan (my 7-year-old) to be my detectives. I needed an A-Team and knew these two were just the ones for the job. I called them downstairs and asked them to join me in the kitchen. We sat down at the table, where I began briefing them on the facts of the case. But before I could get too far into Section One: What We Know So Far, Harley raised her hand. “Yes, Harley, what is it?”

“I know who put the deviled eggs on the shelf.”

Surprised and elated, I shouted, “You do?”

“Yes, ma’am.”

“WELL?”

“It was you.”

“ME?”

“Yes. Remember yesterday when Murphy climbed up the bookcase and got stuck, and Ethan and I yelled for you to help us get her down?”

“Yes.”

“Well, you came in the living room holding that container of eggs, and you put it on the shelf while you climbed up to rescue the kitten. You must have left it there.”

“Huh. I vaguely remember doing something like that.”

“I guess I solved the case then, right?”

“I guess you did.”

“Are you going to pay me?”

Long story short: There are five fewer dollars in my wallet. Case closed.

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Straightforward advice on anything and everything / by Molly Forthright

Q:I recently bought concert tickets for a friend and me. Our plan was to go eat and hang with some of our other friends and then stay the night near the concert venue. We had been talking about it for weeks. The morning on the day of the concert, my friend called to say that she wasn’t going to be able to make it. This is not the first time she has done this, and I am at the end of my rope. I got stuck with the tickets and missed the concert because nobody could make it on such short notice. Should I remain friends with her?

A: Ahhh, the flaky friend. We all have one. They never return our calls, forget our birthday, miss lunch dates and ALWAYS break plans at the last minute.

If one person in a two-person relationship is doing all the heavy lifting, it just can’t work out for both parties involved. This goes for any relationship: husband/wife, parent/child, employer/employee. Certain standards must be set and adhered to or someone ends up feeling not valued or respected.

To answer your question about remaining friends with her, you must weigh whether this person is beneficial or harmful to your happiness. It is my experience that through the years you may outgrow some of your friends. It’s sad but true. Maybe it’s a spouse that you don’t get along with or some jealousy toward your successes or just a general loss of anything in common. You have to ask your-

self if her friendship is worth it.

If the answer is yes, here are some helpful suggestions for dealing with the unreliable friends.

Confront Them: I always consider this the best option; however, if you don’t have the constitution for confrontation, it might not be the best choice for you. Tell your friend how her behavior has affected you. In most cases, flaky friends don’t know they

are being flaky. While you can’t expect this person to change overnight, things may get better.

Change Your Expectations: Turn your active friendship into a passive one. Only make plans with this friend that you would have done anyway. Ask her to meet you and a group of friends out for dinner. Then you won’t be inconvenienced if she doesn’t show or breaks plans. Keep

it light by only chatting with her occasionally as opposed to relying on her for heartfelt advice or comfort. This way you can continue to keep her as a friend without the frustration and anger that comes with constantly being stood up or ignored.

I am personally of the belief that if you want a rich friendship, you must invest in it. Emerson said it best: “The only way to have a friend is to be one.”

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Brendan Higgins

CBS 11 News This Morning co-anchor

Almost immediately after meeting my CBS 11 News This Morning co-anchor, adrienne Bankert, there was an attempt to drag me into the tired dallas versus Fort Worth debate.

adrienne had just moved here from northern California and hadn’t decided on where to settle. a well-meaning producer was selling her on the virtues of Fort Worth (which need no selling) while gently backhanding dallas in the process, and i was reluctantly put in the position of defender, dismisser and derailer.

in the interest of full disclosure, i am from dallas, but i have worked in Fort Worth for more than a dozen years. Born at st. Paul hospital, reared in a politically active family in the center of the city, there was never a time i can remember when dallas versus Fort Worth was on the docket.

they are two wonderfully distinct places. We never took out-of-towners to Fort Worth to point out its inferiority to our hometown; we took them there because in the time it took to digest a debbie Boone eight-track, we could be in an outstanding city showing off another sweet slice ’o texas.

i am well aware of the municipal squabbles that have cropped up over time. those dust-ups and the sound bites that accompany them are created and fostered by politicians. When appraising a city from the outside, municipal squabbles are inconsequential. they are based on shared tax burdens for things like airports. i don’t know any non-wonks who care to debate who got the best of whom when it came to regional government slap-fights and yet arguments over dallas versus Fort Worth persist.

For a moment, pretend i am a cultural anthropologist. my anecdotal research has led me to this conclusion: People expect there to be a rivalry. We don’t want to dash their wild-west expectations of our rough-and-tumble world, so we play along: “them jack-wagons on the wrong side of 360 best not claim they’s the favorite sons of the lone star state or by gawd i’ll …” similar scenarios have played out the world over since the beginning of time, but spaghetti westerns, Dallas, and King of the Hill have conspired to keep the blue-flame of rivalry simmering in the heads of those whose pot isn’t even on our stove.

When i do hear or read about people seeing how the cities stack up, it has nothing to do with roughness, toughness or anything uniquely western. it’s all about who has the prettiest pictures, the best outposts for the epicurious or the least invasive gentrifications.

a lot of people with dough live in Fort Worth. a lot of people with dough live in dallas. they have paid for so many pretty pictures that both cities are in away.com’s list of the top 10 museum cities in a merica. Now, we know that Fort Worth has a longer track record when it comes to fostering the arts, but dallas is doing a good job of following Fort Worth’s lead. the cities both have excellent restaurants and a stable of star chefs. let’s call the gentrification issue a draw, too, although i have no evidence to support that. i did, however, hear people debating the issue at a dinner party.

For the rest of us 99 percenters who like the culture our cities provide, but whose patronage may be limited to a few times a year, it just comes down to family or a feeling. my family is in dallas, so i live in dallas. if i were not from the area, i don’t know which city i would choose. i’d be in the sweet position of picking one of two stellar places. that’s just me, because as i’m writing, an educated person born and raised in Fort Worth walks up behind me, reads what i’m writing and says, “Fort Worth people hate dallas.” Why? “Because dallas thinks it’s soooo cool.” oK, well, as a cultural anthropologist, let me just say … nothing. i have no words. if you take part in a light-hearted-ribbing variety of municipal rivalry, good on ya. No problem. if you are a hard-core hater, please redirect your anger toward something or somewhere else. (suggestion: Houston.) as for my lovely new co-anchor adrienne, she has very happily settled on and into Fort Worth. if you see her walking around, please point her toward your favorite restaurant and tell her what’s good. do not take it personally when she breaks into a full sprint without saying goodbye. that skinny girl loves to eat.

Brendan Higgins was born in Dallas and works in Fort Worth. That leads him to believe that there’s no need for the storied rivalry between the cities. Both are wonderfully distinctive places.

hoot ‘n ho11er

Emily Grimes and Melanie Reiter are Believing in Youth.

To see more turn to page 126.

behind the velvet ropes of our social scene

photography by Sandy Tomlinson

Top Chef

Fort Worth, Texas magazine’s 2012 Top Chef Competition held it’s final event at Cendera Center on Aug. 2. Blaine Staniford of Grace restaurant was Top Chef this year.

(1) Judie Byrd, Carol Ritchie (2) Les Migala, Therese & Tom Moncrief (3) Austin, Ginger, Michael & Kendall Wetter (4) Marge Murray, Carole Murray (5) Tracy Meester, Bill Carter, Mary Lee Cruz

Believing in Youth

Letter Frog

PS The Letter hosted a tailgate in style with the best of the Big 12. Guests enjoyed hors d ‘oeuvres and wine along with a special appearance by Super Frog. A percentage of sales from the celebration was donated to the TCU Frog Club.

Frost Bank Lunch

Frost Bank held a luncheon at the Fort Worth Club. Dick Evans, CEO of Frost, was the featured speaker.

(1) Mace McCain, Harva Kuykendall, Todd Breeding (2) Sue Turnage, Phil Norwood, Janne Rasco (3) Brook Whitworth, Garrett Pettus (4) Lou Ann Blaylock, Roger Call

The ninth annual Mike Moncrief Believing in Youth awards dinner benefiting Santa Fe Youth Services was held at the Fort Worth Club. Photos by Bob Spoonts

(1) Bobby & Karan Grimes (2) Jim Poynter, Karen Davis, Jim Jeffcoat (3) Robin Ponitz, Zim Zimmerman, Molly Snyder

(1) Linda Motley, Joe T. Lancarte (2) Amy Howorth, Abundio Munoz, Cindy Criswell (3) Sharon Razor, Pat Blanchard (4) Laura McKamie, Sarah & Ansley Leggett

Big Leagues, Little Eyes

Cowtown Ball

Cowtown Ball VIP party was held Aug. 16 at Frank Kent Honda. Guests enjoyed food from Twin Creeks Café and entertainment by Kristi Kalyn and Heather Roberts.

Jim and Kami Schlossnagle hosted a benefit for the RB Eye Foundation at River Ranch. Guests enjoyed entertainment by Cory Morrow.

(1) Jonathan Mays, Kevin Dubose, Jim Schlossnagle (2) Donna Steele, Molly Moses, Kami Schlossnagle, Becky Estridge, Allison Gee, Karen Fisher

(1) Brian & Leigh Lowrance (2) Tim Greene, Tommy Edwards

DREAMY

Debbie & Karen Hunn | 2701 Calder Court

Joani Youngblood | 5800 Cypress Point Drive

Jackie Prowse | 312 Ridgewood Road

Martha Williams | 4813 Harley Avenue

Betsy Barnes | 2808 River Brook Court

Carl Roland | 2108 Hidden Creek

Betsy Barnes | 8184 FM 1187 W.

Mary Carolyn Gatzke | 3209 Preston Hollow

Susanna Gorski | 6073 Portrush Drive

Allen Crumley | 4100 Old Dennis Road

Joseph Berkes & Spencer Perry | 2225 Carleton Avenue

Joseph Berkes & Spencer Perry | 5448 Northcrest

Crumley | 6025 Steinbeck

Cecile Montgomery | 3833 South Drive

Martha Price | 4930 Westbriar Drive

Ginger Dickson | 9005 Little Reata Trail

Joan Trew | 11100 Hawkins Home Blvd.

Jackie Prowse | 152 Falcon Ridge

Susanna Gorski | 3844 Mattison Avenue

Martha Williams | 4916 Winthrop Avenue W

817-821-7933

7000 Oakmont Terrace- 4/4/3 custom home on a corner lot in

Vista, open floor plan, game room with a wet bar, kitchen with island, icemaker and wine refrigerator. $629,000 Carol Van Hook, CRB. 817-235-4591

128 Mockingbird Lane - 3/2/2 plus a study located in Aledo ISD, high-end appliances in the kitchen, fresh paint, custom storage in the garage with workshop, move-in ready. $195,000. Lisa Catlin 817-578-1805

198 Constellation Drive - 4/4.5/2 in Bourland Field Estates, attached airplane hangar, hardwoods, granite, study, large family room, butler’s pantry, guest quarters over the hangar. $699,000. Carol Van Hook, CVH 817-235-4591

4917 Rancho Verde Parkway - 4/2.1/2 on a one acre lot, open floor plan, spacious kitchen, large backyard with wooden deck, custom putting green, irrigation system. $191,500. Terri Garner, ABR

Mira

1804 Virginia Place - Charming 3/1 bungalow in Arlington Heights, spacious rooms ,updated kitchen w/ granite counters and stainless steel appliances, french doors, wood floors. $245,000

Don Peterson, Kelle Albertson, Wynne Moore, Perry Moore, Terry Newton, Robert Tyson, Marilyn Newton, John Zimmerman, J. Roby Penn IV, Jeff Wilson, Nanette Luker, Brian Luker, Bill Dennis and Nancy Dennis

Rancho Laredo | Southlake

- 5309 Braedon Lane. 1 lot, 3/4 acre in exclusive Leyton Grove of Colleyville. Build your dream home. Long entry way with landscaped greenbelt & large trees. Priced at $285,000.

5529 Reatta Place – Colleyville. Single Story Brick & Stone. 4448 Sq.Ft. Expansive back yard like an oasis with pool, spa, outdoor living –cooking & fireplace. Media Room & game room, large in-home office, + 4 Bedrooms all on one level. Exclusive $674,500.

5104 Overhill Dr. – Colleyville. Ashmore Estates 5206 Sq.Ft. Pool & Spa Large Lot. 4 BR, 5 BA, 4 Living Area plus formal Study. Beautiful beamed ceilings. Brick work in kitchen. Handscraped Hardwoods. Light, bright & open. $719,500.

Bosque County Ranch. 145 Ac. & 5000 Sq.Ft. Ranch house with 5 Bedrooms, 5 Baths, beamed ceiling and huge stone fireplace. House remodeled by same contractor that remodeled Presidents residence in Crawford, TX. Game life haven. New fencing & cross fencing

schools, so convenient to Dallas & Ft.Worth, & DFW International AP.

4407 Eaton Circle – Colleyville. Southern Charm & Gracious Living. Covered Porch with slate floor. 3882 Sq.Ft. Pool & Spa. Antique fireplace mantel from England. Master down, formal study down, 3 living areas down, 3 BR up & large storage room up. Balcony $443,900.

2904 Meadowview Dr. – Colleyville. 4231 sq.ft. in Brook Meadows. Zoned for Heritage Schools. Pool & Large back yd. 4 Bedrooms & formal study. New Upgrades. $499,000.

4705 Summit Hill Ct. – Colleyville. ONE LEVEL. 4 BR, 4 BA, Media. Pool, Spa & Water Fall.3/4 AC culdesac.4 Car Gar. $655,000.

For weeks, three ruptured discs in Ellen’s cervical spine transmitted unrelenting wavesof pain andwhat felt like electrical shocks down her neck and arm. Unable to work or enjoy everyday activities, the 61-year-old sought relief at Methodist Mansfield Medical Center. Physicians found that arthritis had degenerated Ellen’s cervical spine, causing the discs to bulge and pinch nerves in her neck. After a minimally invasive procedure to repair and fuse the damaged vertebrae, Ellen awoke to find herself pain free. Today, only a tiny scar remains, which is a huge relief for Ellen and her family.

Medical Facilities Directory

Tarrant County area hospitals, rehab and cancer centers

Hospitals

Baylor All Saints Medical Center at Fort Worth

1400 Eighth Ave.

Fort Worth, Texas 76104

817.926.2544

baylorhealth.com/AllSaints

525 beds, 1,131 physicians

Baylor All Saints is a full-service hospital dedicated to providing for the health care needs of the community. It is among Tarrant County’s oldest not-for-profit hospitals and celebrated 100 years of service in 2006. The medical center offers services including programs of excellence in cardiology, transplantation, neurosciences, oncology and women’s services. It has recently been recognized by Thomson Reuters as a Top 100 Hospital; named a Texas Award for Performance Excellence Honoree; and recognized by U.S. News & World Report for high performance in Gastroenterology, Nephrology, Orthopedics, Pulmonology and Urology.

Baylor Regional Medical Center at Grapevine

1650 W. College St. Grapevine, Texas 76051

817.481.1588

BaylorHealth.com/Grapevine

276 beds, 865 physicians

Baylor Regional Medical Center at Grapevine is a full-service, fully accredited not-for-profit hospital offering advanced medical services for cardiovascular services, women’s services, diagnostic imaging, orthopedics, spine, oncology, neurology, intensive and emergency care and a Level 3 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). In 2013, Baylor Grapevine will open a new four-story patient tower.

Baylor Surgical Hospital at Fort Worth

750 12th Ave.

Fort Worth, Texas 76104

817.334.5050

mcsh-hospital.com

34 beds, 183 physicians

Baylor Surgical Hospital is an affiliate of United Surgical Partners International, an international company partnered with 60 local physicians with specialty areas of orthopedics, pain medicine, urology, general surgery, gynecology, ophthalmology, pediatric surgery, plastic surgery, podiatry, oral surgery and ear, nose and throat surgery.

Cook Children’s Medical Center

801 Seventh Ave.

Fort Worth, Texas 76104

682.885.4000

cookchildrens.org

429 beds, 607 medical staff

Cook Children’s Health Care System is a notfor-profit, nationally recognized pediatric health care organization comprised of eight entities a Medical Center, Physician Network, Home Health company, Northeast Hospital, Pediatric Surgery Center, Health Plan, Health Services Inc. and Health Foundation. Based in Fort Worth, the integrated system has more than 60 primary and specialty care offices throughout North Texas. Its service region includes Denton, Hood, Johnson, Parker, Tarrant and Wise counties, with an additional referral area encompassing nearly half the state. Cook Children's traces its roots back to 1918.

First Choice Emergency Room

2710 Western Center Blvd.

Fort Worth, Texas 76131

817.644.3300

fcer.com

First Choice Emergency Room offers residents in the Alliance Corridor a freestanding, fully equipped emergency clinic. All physicians are board certified in emergency medicine and all FCER nurses are emergency trained.

Huguley Memorial Medical Center

11801 S. Freeway Fort Worth, Texas 76028

817.293.9110

huguley.org

223 beds, 350 physicians

Now operated as a joint venture of Texas Health Resources and Adventist Health System, Huguley includes an acute care hospital, two intensive care units, a bone and joint center, an open heart surgery center, a behavioral health center, a topranked wound care center, women's services, an emergency department, an outpatient imaging and surgery center, hospice, a nursing home and a fitness center.

JPS Health Network

1500 S. Main St. Fort Worth, Texas 76104

817.702.3431

jpshealthnet.org

537 beds, 600 providers

JPS Health Network has served Tarrant County for more than a century. JPS is one of the largest employers in Tarrant County with more than 4,500 employees. Patients can receive services at more than 50 locations including John Peter Smith Hospital, a state-of-the-art Patient Care Pavilion, JPS Surgical Center-Arlington, 30 primary and specialty care health centers, 19 school-based health centers, a dedicated cancer center and Trinity Springs Pavilion inpatient behavioral health facility. A highly regarded teaching hospital, JPS is

home to 12 residency programs. JPS is the only Level I Trauma Center in Tarrant County. For a full list of locations and services, see: jpshealthnet. org.

Kindred Rehabilitation Hospital

Arlington 2601 W. Randol Mill Road, No. 101 Arlington, Texas 76012

817.804.4400

khrehabarlington.com

24 beds, 65 physicians

Kindred Rehabilitation Hospital Arlington is a state-of-the-art inpatient rehabilitation hospital providing quality, innovative rehabilitation to patients who have experienced a stroke, brain injury, neurological illness or injury, amputation, spinal cord injury, fracture or other disabling impairment. The hospital has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval and has been accredited by Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities for the following programs: Inpatient Acute Rehabilitation and Stroke Specialty Program.

Kindred Hospital Fort Worth 815 8th Ave. Fort Worth, Texas 76104

817.332.4812

kindredfortworth.com

67 licensed beds, 155 physicians

Kindred Hospital Fort Worth is a long-term, acute-care facility that specializes in ventilator dependency, chronic cardiac conditions and neuromuscular or neurovascular, complex orthopedic conditions, wound care complications, multi-system organ failure, dysphasia management, postoperative complications/trauma care, multiple intravenous therapies, chemotherapy, preoperative and postoperative organ transplant care, chronic nutritional management and total parental nutrition.

Kindred Hospital Tarrant CountyFort Worth Southwest 7800 Oakmont Blvd. Fort Worth, Texas 76132

817.346.0094

kindredhospitalfwsw.com

80 beds, 100 plus physicians

Kindred Hospital is a long-term acute care hospital that specializes in the treatment and rehabilitation of medically complex patients who require an extended stay in a hospital setting. Kindred Southwest patients often need an array of services provided through an interdisciplinary team of physicians, nurses, rehabilitation and respiratory therapists and other support staff. Kindred has experience and expertise in a wide variety of care including: pulmonary care (venti-

lator management and weaning), complex wound care, rehabilitation (transitional or subacute care), dialysis, IV antibiotic therapy and pain management.

Kindred Hospital Mansfield 1802 Hwy 157

Mansfield, Texas 76063

817.473.6101

kindredmansfield.com

55 beds, 107 physicians

Kindred Hospital Mansfield is a long-term, acute-care facility that specializes in ventilator dependency, wound care complications, chronic cardiac conditions, multi-system organ failure, complex orthopedic conditions, dysphasia management, postoperative complications/trauma care, multiple intravenous therapies, chemotherapy, preoperative and postoperative organ transplant care, chronic nutritional management and total parental nutrition.

LifeCare Hospital of Fort Worth

6201 Overton Ridge Blvd. Fort Worth, Texas 76132

817.370.6078

lifecare-hospitals.com

72 beds, 160 physicians

At LifeCare Hospital of Fort Worth, the team is directed by the physician and includes nursing, case management, pharmacy, nutritional services, physical therapy, speech therapy, occupational therapy, respiratory therapy, hyperbaric therapy and wound care, recreational therapy, social services and psychological services.

Medical Center Arlington 3301 Matlock Road Arlington, Texas 76015

817.465.3241

medicalcenterarlington.com

340 beds, 600 doctors

MCA is Arlington’s first certified Chest Pain Center, Tarrant County’s first designated Primary Stroke Center, is Primary Cancer Center certified and is the official hospital of the Texas Rangers. Medical Center Arlington is an acute-care and full-service hospital that offers diagnostics, emergency care, therapy, surgery, women’s services, neonatal ICU, neurology, cardiology, rehabilitation services, open-heart surgery, robotic surgery, cardiovascular ICU and orthopedics.

Methodist Mansfield Medical Center

2700 E. Broad St. Mansfield, Texas 76063

682.622.2000 methodisthealthsystem.org/Mansfield 168 beds, 190 physicians

Methodist Mansfield Medical Center is ranked among the top 10 percent of hospitals nationwide. It recently completed construction on a $9.1 million Women’s Pavilion expansion. Since opening on Dec. 27, 2006, the hospital has helped bring more than 4,600 newborns into the world. Methodist Mansfield Medical Center is part of the nonprofit Methodist Health System.

North Hills Hospital

4401 Booth Calloway Road

North Richland Hills, Texas 76180

817.255.1000

northhillshospital.com

176 beds, 440 physicians

North Hills Hospital is an acute-care hospital that offers a pediatric outpatient surgery center, emergency services, 24-hour chest pain emergency care, ICU, PCU, a cardiac program, inpatient and outpatient surgery, women’s services, labor/ delivery suites, a digital mammography and sonogram suite, obstetrics, nursery, an outpatient imaging center, physical therapy, dialysis, lithotripsy, advanced diagnostics/radiology, diabetes education, robot-assisted surgery and an electrophysiology lab.

Plaza Medical Center of Fort Worth

900 Eighth Ave.

Fort Worth, Texas 76104

817.336.2100

plazamedicalcenter.com

320 beds, 469 physicians

Plaza Medical Center of Fort Worth specializes in tertiary care, teaching and research. Plaza has been certified by The Joint Commission for Acute Myocardial Infarction, Heart Failure, Stroke, Joint Replacement–Hip and Joint Replacement–Knee. Plaza is a Magnet® designation for Excellence in Nursing Services by ANCC, Accredited Chest Pain Center with PCI, Bariatric Center of Excellence and an Accredited Oncology Program by ACoS. Plaza is a 2012 recipient of the Mission: Lifeline STEMI Receiving Center Gold Performance award by AHA and Get With The Guidelines®-Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement award by AHA.

Regency Hospital of Fort Worth

6801 Oakmont Blvd.

Fort Worth, Texas 76132

817.840.2500

regencyhospital.com

44 beds, 179 physicians

Specializing in critically ill patients in need of a month or longer to recover, this small hospital environment of 44 beds is ideal for high-acuity patients. Part of Select Medical’s national network of 111 specialty hospitals, Regency Hospital uses a team approach to help loved ones begin their recoveries.

Southwest Surgical Hospital

1612 Hurst Town Center Drive

Hurst, Texas 76054

817.345.4100

southwestsurgicalhospital.com

23 beds

Southwest Surgical Hospital offers the latest trends in surgical specialties and a 24-hour emergency room. For the second consecutive year, Southwest Surgical Hospital has been awarded the Press Ganey Summit Award for outstanding patient satisfaction scores.

Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Alliance

10864 Texas Health Trail

Fort Worth, TX 76244

682.212.2000

TexasHealth.org/Alliance

50 beds

Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Alliance opened in fall 2012 offering emergency medicine, women and infant services, neonatal intensive care, imaging, physical therapy, surgery, cardiac rehabilitation, and occupational health and wellness programs.

Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital

800 W. Randol Mill Road Arlington, Texas 76012

817.960.6100

TexasHealth.org/Arlington

369 beds, 650 physicians

Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital is a full-service medical center services include neurosurgery and neurology, women’s services, orthopedics, an advanced imaging center, cancer care, diabetes education, emergency and rehabilitation services for adults and children.

Texas Health Heart and Vascular Hospital Arlington 811 Wright St. Arlington, Texas 76012

817.960.3500

texashealthheartandvascular.org

48 beds, 300 physicians

Texas Health Heart and Vascular Hospital Arlington is a joint venture by Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital and participating physicians on the campus of Texas Health Arlington Memorial. Services include interventional and diagnostic cardiology, cardiac and vascular surgery, pacemakers, Automatic Implantable Cardiac Defibrillators (AICDs) and lung procedures. The EP lab features the Hansen Robotic System that allows for minimally invasive treatment for heart arrhythmia.

Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Azle

108 Denver Trail Azle, Texas 76020

1.877.847.9355

TexasHealth.org/Azle

36 beds, 108 physicians

Texas Health Harris Methodist Azle is a community-based hospital that offers 24-hour emergency services, an intensive care unit, cardiovascular services, diagnostic imaging, surgery/outpatient procedures, rehabilitation, a pain management program, laboratory, endoscopy services and community services.

Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Cleburne

201 Walls Drive Cleburne, Texas 76033

1.817.641.2551

TexasHealth.org/Cleburne

137 beds, 70 physicians

Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Cleburne is a full-service, acute care hospital offering orthopedic services, outpatient surgery, rehabilitation services, pulmonology, respiratory therapy, women’s and infant’s services, digestive health services that include gastroenterology and

endoscopy suites.

Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth

1301 Pennsylvania Ave.

Fort Worth, Texas 76104

817.250.2000

TexasHealth.org/FortWorth

726 beds, 1,144 physicians

Texas Health Harris Methodist Fort Worth Hospital opened in 1930. It is a Magnet-designated hospital, and Tarrant County’s largest hospital and regional referral center. The hospital provides the following services: cardiovascular, high-risk and routine obstetrics and gynecology, neurosciences, orthopedics and sports medicine, rehabilitation, adult critical care and neonatal intensive care, trauma and emergency medicine, cancer care, medical/surgical, occupational health and more.

Texas Health Fort Worth is a Level II Trauma Center, Primary Stroke Center, Cycle III Chest Pain Center, Heart Failure Center, and holds a Gold Seal of Approval from the Joint Commission in hip fracture treatment.

Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Hurst-Euless-Bedford 1600 Hospital Parkway Bedford, Texas 76022

817.848.4000

TexasHealth.org/HEB

300 beds, 550 physicians

In addition to being the first hospital in Northeast Tarrant County with a three-year accreditation with commendation from the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer, Texas Health HEB is a fully accredited Chest Pain Center by the Society of Chest Pain Centers and is certified as a Primary Stroke Center by The Joint Commission. Texas Health HEB is also designated a Baby-Friendly Hospital by UNICEF and the WHO. Services include heart and vascular, cancer, rehabilitation, women’s and infants’, behavioral health and addiction treatment, diabetes education, an open-to-the-public fitness center, sports performance, community education programs and more.

Texas Health Harris Methodist Southwest Fort Worth 6100 Harris Parkway Fort Worth, Texas 76132

817.433.5000

TexasHealth.org/Southwest 222 beds, 578 physicians

Texas Health Harris Methodist Southwest Fort Worth opened in 1987 and offers the following comprehensive services: 24-hour emergency service, surgical and imaging services, breast health services, orthopedics and sports therapy, a level 3a neonatal ICU, adult critical care, obstetrics and gynecology, cardiovascular services, cancer care and physical rehabilitation.

Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Stephenville 411 N. Belknap St. Stephenville, Texas 76401

1.254.965.1500

TexasHealth.org/Stephenville

98 beds, 70 physicians

Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Stephenville is a full-service acute care facility that offers surgical services, women’s and infants’ services, advanced diagnostic imaging, a sleep lab and wound care services. Texas Health Stephenville has received national accreditation as a Level IV Trauma Center and Cycle III Chest Pain Center as well as for its stereotactic breast biopsy program. The hospital was named a Baby-Friendly Hospital by the World Health Organization and received Pathway to Excellence® designation for a work environment that supports nurses.

USMD Hospital at Arlington

801 W. I-20 at Matlock Road

Arlington, Texas 76107

817.472.3400

usmdarlington.com

28 inpatient suites, 16-bed day surgery, 4-bed SICU, 418 physicians

USMD Hospital at Arlington is physicianowned, which means that executive decisions for the hospital are made by people who practice medicine. It has a comfortable, non-hospital atmosphere and compassionate professionals equipped with the latest technology that allows them to perform leading-edge spinal procedures, gastric sleeve and bypass surgery for obesity, and robot-assisted prostate and gynecology procedures that are less invasive for a quicker recovery.

USMD Hospital at Fort Worth

5900 Dirks Road

Fort Worth, Texas 76132

817.433.9100

usmdfortworth.com

8 inpatient beds, 6 operating rooms, more than 100 physicians

USMD at Fort Worth is part of a growing network of physician-owned hospitals and serves both pediatric and adult patients with separate entrances, separate preoperative and separate recovery areas for each group. The hospital has operating rooms, preoperative beds, PACU beds, private patient suites, diagnostic imaging and an emergency department.

Diagnostics

Mansfield Imaging Center

1670 E. Broad St., Ste. 104 Mansfield, Texas 76063

817.473.3901

medicalcenterarlington.com

As an outpatient center for Medical Center Arlington, Mansfield Imaging Center can provide individuals with anything from a CT or Ultrasound to routine X-rays. The center is accredited through the American College of Radiology and is completely digital.

Touchstone Imaging Southwest Fort Worth

6001 Harris Parkway Fort Worth, Texas 76132

817.294.1131

touchstoneimaging.com

Touchstone Medical Imaging LLC is a leading provider of diagnostic imaging services in the United States. Diagnostics include High field 1.5T MRI, Open MRI, CT, Ultrasound, digital mammography, bone density and walk in x-ray.

Additional Locations:

Touchstone Imaging of Arlington 601 W. Arbrook Blvd. Arlington, Texas 76104 817.472.0801

Touchstone Imaging of Fossil Creek

5455 Basswood Blvd., Ste. 550 Fort Worth, Texas 76137 817.428.5002

Touchstone Imaging of Hurst 1717 Precinct Line Road, Ste. 103 Hurst, Texas 76054 817.498.6575

Touchstone Imaging Burleson 665 N.E. Alsbury Blvd. Burleson, Texas 76028 817.447.3443

Touchstone Imaging Downtown Fort Worth 1101 6th Ave. Fort Worth, Texas 76104 817.336.4636

Touchstone Imaging Euless 350 Westpark Way, Ste. 100 Euless, Texas 76040 817.283.4636

Cancer Centers

Arlington Cancer Center 906 W. Randol Mill Road Arlington, Texas 76012 817.261.4906

arlingtoncancercenter.com

Arlington Cancer Center is a comprehensive outpatient treatment facility providing innovative and personalized diagnosis, treatment, research, education and support services to adult cancer patients from around the world.

Additional Location:

Trophy Club East Highway 114, Ste. 200 Trophy Club, Texas 76262

Baylor All Saints Medical Center at Fort Worth – Oncology Services 1400 Eighth Ave. Fort Worth, Texas 76104

817.926.2544

baylorhealth.com/AllSaintsCancer

Baylor Fort Worth is nationally accredited by the Commission on Cancer (CoC) established by the American College of Surgeons as a “Community Hospital Comprehensive Care Program.” Baylor Fort Worth provides patients with a breast health nurse navigator through the Joan Katz Breast Center. Baylor Fort Worth’s oncology program consists of site specific cancer clinics and a gen-

Kindred understands that when a patient is discharged from a traditional hospital they often need post-acute care to recover completely. Every day we help guide patients to the proper care setting in order to improve the quality and cost of patient care, and reduce re-hospitalization.

www.continuethecare.com

eral tumor board, lymphedema services, clinical research, inpatient hospice care, stroboscopy and speech therapy, palliative care, chronic pain management and stereotactic radiosurgery for treatment of brain tumors. Baylor Fort Worth recently added a gynecologic oncology nurse navigator.

The Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders

800 W. Magnolia Ave. Fort Worth, Texas 76104

817.759.7000

thecentertx.com

The Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders provides patients with services that include oncology, radiation oncology, cyberknife and hematology.

Additional Locations:

The Center at USMD HospitalArlington 801 W. Interstate 20, Ste. 132 Arlington, Texas 76017 817.333.3300

The Center at Huguley Memorial Medical Center 11805 S. I-35 W., Ste. 201 Burleson, Texas 76028

817.551.5312

The Center at Cleburne 141 S. Westmeadow Drive Cleburne, Texas 76033

1.817.641.1700

The Center at Harris Southwest 6100 Harris Parkway, Ste. 260 John Ryan Building Fort Worth, Texas 76132

817.333.3282

The Center at Granbury 1205 Medical Plaza Court Granbury, Texas 76048 1.817.573.7338

The Center at Mineral Wells Palo Pinto General Hospital

400 SW 25th Ave. Mineral Wells, Texas 76067

1.940.325.0627

The Center at Stephenville 150 River North Blvd. Stephenville, Texas 76401

1.866.454.6560

The Center at Weatherford 920 Santa Fe Weatherford, Texas 76086

1.866.454.6560

JPS Center for Cancer Care

601 W. Terrell St. Fort Worth, Texas 76104

817.852.8300

jpshealthnet.org

The JPS Center for Cancer Care provides medical oncology/hematology, including chemotherapy, hormonal therapy, immunotherapy, clinical research, pain palliation, hospice care and radiation therapy for Tarrant County residents. JPS recently achieved accreditation, with

six commendations, from the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer for its care and research practices. ACOS accreditation is a distinction achieved by a mere 25 percent of cancer centers across the U.S.

Moncrief Cancer Institute

(Effective Oct. 8, 2012)

400 W. Magnolia Ave. Fort Worth, Texas 76104

817.288.9800

moncrief.com

Moncrief Cancer Institute is a non-profit support center focusing on cancer prevention, survivorship and research. Moncrief is affiliated with UT Southwestern Medical Center and partners with Fort Worth physicians and hospitals. Its new facility features a Survivorship Program fitness area free for all cancer patients, even those diagnosed years ago. Moncrief also offers genetic testing and risk assessment, psychological counseling, free nutrition classes and fully funded breast screening for the uninsured.

Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital Oncology Care Unit

800 W. Randol Mill Road Arlington, Texas 76012

817.960.6100

TexasHealth.org/Arlington

Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital Oncology Care Unit provides surgical care, chemotherapy, high-dose chemotherapy, biotherapy, pain management, blood transfusions, neutropenic support and radiation therapy.

Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth Klabzuba Cancer Center

1300 W. Terrell St. Fort Worth, Texas 76104

817.820.4848

texashealth.org

The Klabzuba Cancer Center is recognized by the Commission on Cancer (CoC) of the American College of Surgeons as an approved comprehensive community cancer program, ranking it among the best cancer treatment facilities in the country.

Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Hurst-Bedford-Euless Oncology Care Unit

1600 Hospital Parkway Bedford, Texas 76022

817.848.4700

TexasHealth.org/HEB

Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital HurstBedford-Euless Hospital Oncology Care Unit is the only hospital in Northeast Tarrant County with a three-year accreditation with commendation from the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer. The OCU offers inpatient and outpatient services to patients who require all aspects of cancer care.

Texas Oncology Fort Worth

1001 12th Ave., Ste. 200 Fort Worth, Texas 76104

817.850.2000

TexasOncology.com

Texas Oncology’s comprehensive cancer centers provide diagnostics, medical oncology, radiation oncology, labs and pharmacies in convenient, community-based facilities. Texas Oncology participates with the largest network of clinical research trials nationally to provide high quality care in communities throughout the state. Texas Oncology is united with The US Oncology Network.

Additional Locations:

Texas Oncology-Arlington North 801 Road to Six Flags W., Ste. 105 Arlington, Texas 76012 817.274.6532

Texas Oncology-Arlington South 515 West Mayfield Road, Ste. 101 Arlington, Texas 76014 817.467.6092

Texas Breast Specialists-Bedford 1615 Hospital Parkway, Ste. 109 Bedford, Texas 76022 817.662.0008

Texas Oncology-Bedford 1615 Hospital Parkway, Ste. 300 Bedford, Texas 76022 817.359.9000

Texas Oncology-Bedford Edwards Cancer Center 1612 Hospital Parkway Bedford, Texas 76022 817.685.4700

Texas Oncology-Fort Worth-8th Avenue 1450 8th Ave. Fort Worth, Texas 76104 817.923.7393

Texas Oncology-Klabzuba 1300 W. Terrell Ave., Plaza Level Fort Worth, Texas 76104 817.820.4700

Texas Oncology-Southwest Fort Worth 6500 Harris Parkway Fort Worth, Texas 76132 817.263.2600

Texas Oncology-Grapevine 1631 Lancaster, Ste. 150 Grapevine, Texas 76051 817.251.9080

Texas Oncology-Keller 4120 Heritage Trace Parkway, Ste. 208 Keller, Texas 76248 817.284.4994

Texas Oncology-Mansfield 2800 E. Broad St., Ste. 218 Mansfield, Texas 76063 817.276.3300

Texas Oncology-North Richland Hills

4351 Booth Calloway Road, Ste. 208 North Richland Hills, Texas 76180 817.284.4994

USMD Breast Cancer Program

801 W. Interstate 20

Arlington, Texas 76017

888.444.USMD

USMD Breast Cancer Program offers a uniquely comprehensive approach to cancer treatment and management with all the necessary screenings and procedures for the patient to take control of breast health. If you are diagnosed with breast cancer, you might not be sure how to identify physician specialists who meet your needs and what appointments you should schedule. That’s why USMD started the complimentary Breast Cancer Nurse Navigator program. The goal is to make sure you have the support, guidance and resources you need to navigate the health care system.

USMD Prostate Cancer Center

801 W. Interstate 20, Ste. 1 Arlington, Texas 76017

1.888.PROSTATE usmdpcc.com

USMD Prostate Cancer Center offers a uniquely comprehensive approach to prostate cancer treatment and management — an all-inclusive facility for prevention tactics and diagnostic procedures in addition to a wide variety of treatment options.

REHABILITATION CENTERS

Baylor All Saints Medical Center Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

1400 8th Ave.

Fort Worth, Texas 76104

817.927.6190

baylorhealth.com/AllSaintsFitness

Baylor Health Care System offers rehabilitation services throughout the Metroplex. Outpatient facilities include orthopedic and neurological rehab, aquatic therapy, pelvic floor dysfunction therapy, a sports medicine program and occupational and speech therapy.

Cityview Care Center

5801 Bryant Irvin Road

Fort Worth, Texas 76132

817.346.3030

cityviewcare.com

Cityview Care Center provides 24-hour skilled nursing care in an advanced facility with innovative programs. It also boasts the Express Recovery Unit with 36 beds offering rehabilitation geared toward average stays of two weeks or less.

Emerald Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center

5600 Davis Blvd.

North Richland Hills, Texas 76180

817.503.4700

emeraldhillsrehabhcc.com

Emerald Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center with its partner Rehab Pro, offers physical, occupational and speech rehabilitation in a patient-centric approach.

Fort Worth Center of Rehabilitation

850 12th Ave.

Fort Worth, Texas 76104

All Female OB-GYN Group Dedicated to the healthcare of women

WELCOME

Dr. Sheri Puffer, OB/GYN

Dr. Sheri Puffer is a vivacious, warm physician who enjoys spending time with her patients. She attended the University of Texas at Austin for college and completed medical school at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston. She then finished her residency at Baylor University Medical Center. She is well trained in all aspects of OB-GYN. She is a member of the AMA, Texas Medical Association, and American College of Ob-Gyn. She looks forward to taking care of her patients with an open and honest communication style.

To make an appointment, call 817-277-9415 or book on-line at www.womenshealthservices.com. Women’s Health Services is located adjacent to Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital at 1001 N. Waldrop, Suite 505, Arlington, TX 76012.

817.882.8289

fortworthcenterofrehabilitation.com

Fort Worth Center of Rehabilitation offers state-of-the-art facilities for a wide array of comprehensive rehabilitation and long-term care services. A 4,000-square-foot gym is the base of operations for the rehab services provided such as multiple trauma, pulmonary, oncology, respiratory, orthopedic and neurological rehabilitation.

Southwest Nursing & Rehab Center

5300 Altamesa Blvd. Fort Worth, Texas 76133

817.346.1800

southwestnursingandrehab.com

Southwest Nursing & Rehab Center specializes in individualized treatment programs with a team of occupational therapists, physical therapists, respiratory therapists and speech language pathologists,

Additional Location:

West Side Campus of Care 1950 Las Vegas Trail S. Fort Worth, Texas 76108

817.246.4995

Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth Mabee Rehabilitation Center 1301 Pennsylvania Ave. Fort Worth, Texas 76104

817.250.2760

TexasHealth.org/FortWorth

With the professional staff and spacious facilities at the Mabee Rehabilitation Center and Ben Hogan Sports Therapy Center, patients can expect personalized and effective treatment to get them back to their lives.

Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Hurst-Euless-Bedford Pulmonary Rehabilitation 1600 Hospital Parkway Bedford, Texas 76022

817.685.4000

TexasHealth.org/HEB

Programs center on education and progressive exercise designed to help those who have chronic lung disease to return to an active and enjoyable lifestyle.

Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Hurst-Euless-Bedford Cardiac Rehabilitation 1600 Hospital Parkway Bedford, Texas 76022

817.685.4000

TexasHealth.org/HEB

Cardiac rehabilitation is based on a three-phase program to guide patients to a healthier lifestyle with the help of one-on-one consulting, classroom sessions and exercise.

Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Southwest Fort Worth 6100 Harris Parkway Fort Worth, Texas 76132 817.433.1600

TexasHealth.org/Southwest A team of physical and occupational therapists

and speech pathologists provide patients comprehensive therapy in a 7,000-square-foot facility. Services include orthopedic services, occupational and physical therapy, speech therapy, sports rehab and women’s physical therapy.

Texas Health Harris Methodist Outpatient Center Burleson

2750 Southwest Wilshire Boulevard Burleson, Texas 76028

817.782.8000

Services include comprehensive outpatient physical therapy, sports therapy, hand therapy and cardiac rehabilitation. The center features advanced technology and equipment for patient evaluation and treatment coupled with a team of professionals who oversee a patient's rehabilitation.

Texas Rehabilitation Hospital of Fort Worth 425 Alabama Ave. Fort Worth, Texas 76104

817.820.3400

texasrehabhospital.com

Texas Rehabilitation is designed for patients recovering from major illnesses, traumas or surgeries. It opened in May 2011 and is a joint venture between Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth and Centerre Healthcare Corp.

HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Fort Worth

1212 W. Lancaster Ave. Fort Worth, Texas 76102

817.870.2336

Healthsouth.com

60 beds, number of physicians varies HealthSouth is the nation’s largest provider of rehabilitation services. The therapists, medical staff and physicians strive to return patients to the community at their optimal level of independence as quickly as possible by using every available technology. Services include acute inpatient rehabilitation and pain management.

Additional Locations:

HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Arlington 3200 Matlock Road Arlington, Texas 76015 817.468.4000

HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Cityview 6701 Oakmont Blvd. Fort Worth, Texas 76132 817.370.4700

Sports Rehab Specialists

1901 Cooper St. Fort Worth, Texas 76104

817.877.8977

sportsrehabspecialists.net

Sports Rehab Specialists is a privately owned outpatient physical therapy clinic. Programs and services include general orthopedic and post-surgical rehab, spine stabilization, manual therapy, return to work programs, custom shoe orthotics, vertigo/vestibular rehab, pelvic floor dysfunction/ women’s health and fall prevention programs.

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RECOGNIZED - NCQA

National Committee for Quality Assurance

Excellence in Care Management

NCQA recognition honors The Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders for offering evidence-based, patient-centered processes to deliver the right care at the right time for better outcomes and healthier and more satisfied patients.

CERTIFIED - QOPI

American Society of Clinical Oncology

Quality Oncology Practice Initiative

QOPI certification confirms The Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders ranks at the forefront of national care and quality standards. The designation is awarded through a rigorous quality measurement program sponsored by the American Society of Clinical Oncology, the world’s leading professional organization representing physicians providing cancer treatment.

DISTINGUISHED - CPRIT and SCRI

Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas Clinical Trials Network of Texas Sarah Cannon Research Institute

Partnerships with CPRIT Clinical Trials Network and The Sarah Cannon Research Institute distinguish The Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders as a leader in offering the most advanced conventional treatment or promising new drugs through dozens of nationally recognized trials.

Back row: Matthew Cavey, M.D., Bibas Reddy, D.O., Mary Ann Skiba, D.O., Richard Artim, M.D., Siobhan Lynch, M.D., Lance Mandell, M.D., Ray Page, D.O., Ph.D.

Middle row: Michael Ross, M.D., Carlos Hernandez, M.D., Henry Xiong, M.D.,Ph.D., Gus Gonzalez, M.D., Greg Friess, D.O.

Front row: Gary Young, M.D., Vinaya Potluri, M.D., DeEtte Vasques, D.O., Shanthi Ganesa, M.D., Ann-Margaret Ochs, D.O., Shadan Mansoor, M.D., Robyn Young, M.D.

ONE GOOD KNEE DESERVES ANOTHER.

The joint replacement surgery team at USMD Fort Worth – including an all-physician anesthesiology team – maintains a 99% infection-free rate and a 99% patient satisfaction rate. So whether it’s a hip, knee, shoulder or hip replacement, you can get back to feeling like yourself sooner.

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HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS WORTH KNOWING

The partnership between you and your doctor is one of the most vital pairings for a happy and fit lifestyle. In matters of health, you should never settle. Selecting the right practitioner can make all the difference.

To aid in choosing the perfect person for your medical needs, a few local physicians have purchased space to tell you more about themselves, their practices and how partnering with them will improve your quality of life.

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

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Robert Myles, M.D., FAAOS

Texas Orthopedic and Spine Associates

SPECIALTY: Board certified orthopedic surgeon and spine specialist. EDUCATION: Undergraduate, University of California, Riverside; M.D., Medical School at University of California, Irvine; Internship and Residency, Tulane; Fellowship trained and spine-certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery. PATIENT CARE: Myles listens to each patient and doesn’t ever pre-judge a course of treatment. He cares for his patients the way he would want his family to be treated. Rather than just making a patient comfortable through medications, Myles prefers treating the root cause in order to heal his

patients. He also takes the time to ensure the patient understands how the spine and nerves interact by using models. Once informed, a patient can be a confident partner in making decisions that are best for them. MEMBERSHIPS: FAAOS, AMA, NASS, National Medical Association, Student National Medical Association. AFFILIATIONS: Founder of Texas Orthopedic and Spine Associates. EXPERIENCE: For more than 14 years, Myles has used his experience and skills to help patients with their back pain, even when others had failed or said nothing could be done. INNOVATIONS: Myles has created

and patented a surgical system that allows doctors to use very small incisions to treat spinal disorders. The incision can be so small it only requires a Band-Aid. This minimally invasive surgery decreases blood loss, muscle damage, infection rate, recovery time and overall pain.

OUTSIDE THE OFFICE: When not in the office, Myles enjoys his status as the team doctor and assistant coach for the American Japanese Karate Association Team. He holds a sixth-degree black belt in Shotokan Karate, a third-degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do and was a member of the USA Karate Team, winning the U.S. National Heavy

Weight Fighting Champion Title in 1990. FREE ADVICE: Living with pain is not living. If a patient will seek treatment in the first few critical weeks after back problems begin, they can often avoid a cycle of pain and have more choices for treatment without the need for surgery.

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Spine Team Texas

SPECIALTY: A multidisciplinary, spine-specialized center. Neurosurgeons and an orthopedic spine surgeon trained in minimally invasive spine surgery techniques, physiatrists specialized in acute spine pain management and diagnostics, anesthesiologists fellowship-trained in spine pain management, and spine-focused physical therapists all in one location. AWARDS: Dallas Business Journal, “Healthcare Heroes – Physician Award”; Spine Team Texas’ affiliate hospital, Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Southlake, has received “Top 100 Hospitals for Patient Experience” by WomenCertified. Designation awarded by Aetna for Institute of Quality® (IOQ) in the specialty of spine surgery. AFFILIATIONS: Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Southlake, Arlington Memorial

Hospital, and Presbyterian Hospital of Rockwall. INNOVATIONS: Spine Team Texas was the first in the world to implant a unique cervical disk in November 2005 at Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Southlake. We are trained and certified to offer the MILD ® procedure as alternative to traditional lumbar fusion. BEDSIDE MANNER: We treat our patients as we would our own family members. We engage all of our staff in a customized employee customer service training module to instill the mission of “delivering the best patient experience through clinical excellence and superior customer service.” We utilize a third-party, health care patient satisfaction survey company, Press Ganey, to assess the patient’s satisfaction with their experience. Spine Team Texas received recognition as

having statistically improved and stellar patient satisfaction in the 2nd quarter of 2012 with national benchmarking in the 95th percentile and 99th percentile ranking in the seven state region. Additionally, the philosophy of care at Spine Team Texas is unique in that we believe surgery should be utilized only as a last resort and only when non-surgical measures have failed to provide long-term relief. When surgery is the last option, minimally invasive spine surgery techniques should be incorporated whenever possible. PICTURED: (front, left to right) Juan Bartolomei, M.D.; David Rothbart, M.D. (back, left to right) Ryan Reeves, M.D.; Heather Blackburn,

Amit

M.D.; Michael Garcia, M.D.;

Darnule, M.D.; Cortland Miller, M.D.; Jennifer Donnelly, M.D.; Leonard Kibuule, M.D.

The physicians on the medical staff of Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Southlake are independent practitioners who are not employees or agents of the

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Accent on You

Cosmetic Surgery Center and Medical Spa

Y. Anthony Nakamura, M.D., P.A.

SPECIALTY/EDUCATION: A graduate of UTMB with more than 20 years of plastic surgery experience. Dr. Nakamura has the highest level of surgical training allowing him to be a member of the American Board of Plastic Surgery. PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS:

American Society of Plastic Surgeons, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons, Texas Medical Association, Fellow American College of Surgeons, Dallas Society of Plastic Surgeons, Fort Worth Society of Plastic Surgeons. COSMETIC SURGERY SERVICES: Breast Enlargement, Breast Lift, Tummy tucks, Liposuction, Facial rejuvenation procedures. MEDI SPA SERVICES: Coolsculpting, laser hair removal, Active FX, IPL, medical peels, microdermabrasion/microdermapeel, Sculptra, Juvederm, Botox, Restylane, Perlane massages, facials, selected skin care products. AFFILIATIONS: MCA, Method-

ist Mansfield Medical Center. WHAT SETS US APART: Our fully accredited on-site surgery center utilizes the most advanced surgical methods and highly trained staff allowing me to provide you with optimal results in a caring, safe and private environment. Instead of voicemail, a nurse coordinator is available to assist you, and as I am only steps away you will always be able to get the answers you need with attention to your individual needs. FREE ADVICE: Check your surgeons’ credentials and be certain your doctor is Board Certified in Plastic Surgery.

CONTACT INFORMATION: accentonyou.com

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Arlington Cosmetic Surgery Center

David L. Rasmussen, M.D., P.A.

SPECIALTY: Breast enlargement, uplift and reduction. Face and neck lift; eyelid and brow lift; liposuction; tummy tuck; body contouring; nasal reshaping; Botox, Restylane and Juvaderm. CERTIFICATION: American Board of Plastic Surgery. PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS: American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery and American Society of Plastic Surgeons. YEARS OF SERVICE: Rasmussen has been providing cosmetic surgery to satisfied patients throughout the Metroplex for more than 20 years. SERVICES: Accredited, in-office surgery with the latest techniques and procedures to enhance the appearance of our patients. Botox, Restylane and Juvaderm; a highly experienced Medical Aesthetician; extensive skin care products and medical peels. IN STRIDE WITH THE TIMES: The key to natural-appearing, improved results in cosmetic surgery is the balance between innovation in technique and the experience and judgment of the surgeon. GREATEST HONOR: The repeated trust my patients put in my hands when we plan, and then achieve, the transformation that they have dreamed about. MOTTO: “All of our dreams come true if we have the courage to pursue them” — Walt Disney.

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Bruce A. Bollinger, M.D. Custom Joint Center of Fort Worth

GREATEST

SPECIALTY: Custom Joint Replacement of the Knee and Hip, General Orthopedics, Surgery for Peripheral Neuropathy and Total Joint Replacements. EDUCATION: Undergraduate and Medical School, St. Louis University; Orthopedic Residency, Washington University/Barnes Hospital. PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS: American Medical Association, Texas Medical Association, Texas Orthopedic Association, Tarrant County Medical Society, Southern Medical Association, Southern Orthopedic Association, American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, American Association of Lower Extremity Peripheral Nerve Surgeons.

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ACHIEVEMENTS: Bollinger feels his greatest personal achievements are being a husband and father. His greatest professional achievement is becoming Chief of Staff at Baylor Surgical Hospital at Fort Worth. INNOVATIONS: His practice provides custom knee replacements based on pre-op CT scans of the knee to make patient specific replacements, thereby allowing replacements for younger patients. IN THE COMMUNITY: Bollinger is pleased to support the arts in North Central Texas, in particular, Texas Ballet Theater, which performs at Bass Hall in Fort Worth and the AT&T Performing Arts Center Margot & Bill Winspear Opera House in Dallas. FREE ADVICE: “Never be afraid to seek a second opinion.” WHAT SETS HIM APART: Currently, the only surgeon in North Texas offering customizable total knee and hip replacements, in addition to conventional Joint Replacements.

William F. Cothern, D.O. Skin Laser Care

SPECIALTY: Dermatology, dermatological surgery and laser surgery. EDUCATION: B.A., University of North Texas; D.O., University of North Texas Health Science Center, Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine. CERTIFICATION: Board certified in Dermatology.

HONORS: Cothern has been named a Top Doc by Fort Worth, Texas magazine for the past five years and a Super Doc by Texas Monthly. PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS: American Academy of Dermatology, American Osteopathic Association, Texas Dermatological Society, Fort Worth Dermatological Society, University of North Texas Health Science Center (Clinical Assistant Professor).

AFFILIATIONS: Plaza Medical Center of Fort Worth. INNOVATIONS: Cothern features CoolSculpting™ by ZELTIQ™, a procedure that delivers effective noninvasive fat reduction, allowing patients to truly sculpt their bodies. Based on the proven science of Cryolipoly-

sis™, the procedure reduces fat cells in treated areas by an average of 22-25 percent in just one treatment. BEDSIDE MANNER: Cothern is caring, friendly and willing to discuss treatment options with his patients. OUTSIDE OF THE OFFICE: You’ll find Cothern traveling, golfing or enjoying antique auctions. SPECIAL INTERESTS: Cothern makes medical mission trips to Haiti, Mexico and Guatemala. Locally, he volunteers his time to the Convoy of Hope and serves on the Cancer Care Center’s medical advisory board. BEST ADVICE: “Be selective in whom and where you obtain professional care for your skin.”

CONTACT INFORMATION: skinlasercare.com

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Ricardo Cristobal, M.D., Ph.D. Texas Ear Clinic

SPECIALTY: Otology and Neurotology. Skull Base Surgery. Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. EDUCATION: M.D., University of Navarra School of Medicine, Spain; Ph. D., Neurobiology, UCLA School of Medicine; General Surgery Internship, UCLA Department of Surgery; Residency in Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Medical College of Wisconsin Department of Otolaryngology and Communication Sciences; Fellowship in Neurotology and Skull Base Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine; Certification in Stereotactic Radiosurgery-Gamma Knife, University of Pittsburgh; Board Certification in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery; Board Certification in Neurotology. AFFILIATIONS: Cook Children’s Hospital, Baylor All Saints Medical Center, Harris Methodist Medical Center, Baylor Outpatient Surgical Center, Plaza Day Surgery, John Peter Smith hospital, Baylor University Medical Center. GREATEST PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT: Founded a comprehensive, highly specialized ear center with additional expertise in managing

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tumors of the lateral skull base (acoustic neuroma, glomus tumors, etc.) while focusing on preservation of function. INNOVATIONS: Fully implantable hearing aids (Envoy Esteem), cochlear implantation, bone conduction hearing aids, endoscopic middle ear surgery, and tinnitus management. Advanced audiological and vestibular (balance) and facial nerve electrophysiological testing and disease management. State-of-the art hearing aid fitting. BEDSIDE MANNER: I enjoy spending time with patients and learning about their goals and needs. I provide detailed patient education about their disease process and management options so that patients can participate fully in their care decisions. PICTURED: Ricardo Cristobal, M.D., Ph.D.

Kelly R. Kunkel, M.D., P.A.

SPECIALTY: Cosmetic and reconstructive breast surgery; body contour surgery. EDUCATION: Undergraduate, Notre Dame; M.D., University of Texas Medical Branch; Plastic Surgery, Oregon Health Sciences University. AWARDS/HONORS: Kunkel has been selected by Fort Worth, Texas magazine as one of the area’s Top Docs for 10 years and by Texas Monthly magazine as a Texas Super Doctor six times. He was also named a Health Care Hero by the Fort Worth Business Press. PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS: American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, American Society of Plastic Surgeons, American Medical Association, Tarrant County Medical Society. AFFILIATIONS: Baylor All Saints Medical Center, Harris Methodist Southwest Hospital, USMD Fort Worth Hospital. GREATEST PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT: We have created a remarkable culture of compassion, care,

education and service in our office. BEDSIDE MANNER: “In our practice, we treat you like you are a person who has desires and needs; you’re not just another surgical procedure.” OFF HOURS: Kunkel enjoys landscaping and playing golf. FREE ADVICE: “In cosmetic surgery, experience matters. Find someone who not only understands your needs but can demonstrate experience with a variety of techniques.”

PICTURED: (left to right) Krista G. Barrington, R.N., B.S.N., Medical Aesthetic Nurse; Kelly R. Kunkel, M.D., P.A.; Lori A. Beauseau, C.M.T., Aesthetician.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

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Robert G. Anderson, M.D.

Steven M. Camp, M.D.

Plastic Surgery Texas

Matthew H. Steele, M.D.

SPECIALTY: Cosmetic and Reconstructive Surgery. EDUCATION: Anderson – M.D., University of Texas Southwestern Medical School at Dallas; Residencies in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at UT Southwestern Medical School/Parkland Hospital (Dallas) and the University of Florida (Gainesville); Fellowship in Otology/Neurotology/Skull-Base Surgery at the University of Southern California (Los Angeles). Camp – B.S., Texas A&M University; M.D., Texas Tech University Health Science Center School of Medicine; General Surgery Residency at Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte, N.C.; Plastic Surgery Residency at University of Utah Medical Center, Salt Lake City, Utah; Aesthetic Surgery Fellowship with a focus on breast augmentation, breast lift, revisionary breast procedures and facial rejuvenation treatments at the Aesthetic Plastic Surgical Institute in Laguna Beach, Calif. Steele – B.S., M.D., Junior Honors Med-

ical Program, University of Florida; Residency in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Louisiana Health Sciences Center, New Orleans, La.; Plastic Surgery Fellowship, University of Florida College of Medicine.

INNOVATIONS: Our practice offers a full spectrum of services for facial rejuvenation including injectable treatments, laser resurfacing and surgical procedures. We also perform minimally invasive surgical treatments including endoscopically assisted trans-axillary breast augmentation and hair restoration using the NeoGraft system.

CONTACT INFORMATION: plasticsurgerytexas.com

Robert G. Stroud, D.O. Lonestar Urology

SPECIALTY: Urologic Surgery. EDUCATION: Texas Wesleyan University, B.S. –Biology; University of North Texas Health Science Center, D.O.; Internship: Dallas-Fort Worth Medical Center; Residencies: Doctors Hospital-Obstetrics and Gynecology; Dallas-Fort Worth Medical Center-General Surgery; Osteopathic Medical Center of Texas-Urologic Surgery; American College of Osteopathic Surgeons-Fellowship. AWARDS/HONORS: Numerous Who’s Who awards; Fort Worth, Texas magazine-‘Top Doc’ repeater; Cambridge Top 101 in Urology. MEMBERSHIPS: Baylor Quality Alliance, American Osteopathic Association, American Urology Association, American College of Osteopathic Surgeons, Texas Medical Association. AFFILIATIONS: Baylor Surgical Hospital, Baylor All Saints, Plaza Medical Center. PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS: “The ability to build a successful urologic practice and still be very

active in the community. I retired last year from 20 years of coaching youth football.” INNOVATIONS: “I stay current with urologic innovations, study them and implement only the ones that will best benefit my patients.” BEDSIDE MANNER: “I will spend as much time as necessary with each patient, so when they leave my office, they understand their condition and all options of treatment.” FREE ADVICE: “Be very leery of buying into the flood of ads on TV, radio and other media-Find a doctor you can trust and makes you feel comfortable.”

CONTACT INFORMATION:

lonestarurologydoc.com

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Where would Fort worth be without the contributions from the Kimbell Art Museum? the exhibit, The Kimbell at 40: An Evolving Masterpiece, looks back to the museum’s genesis and showcases the architectural achievements, crucial acquisitions, important exhibitions and historic events that have made it into a world-renowned institution. the exhibit also takes a look at the museum’s future. Architectural models of louis I. Kahn’s design will be on display for visitors. the exhibit runs through dec. 30. To learn more, turn to page 178.

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THE KIMBELL AT 40: AN EVOLVING MASTERPIECE, OCT. 7-DEC. 30 / Celebrating the 40th anniversary of the opening of the Kimbell Art Museum on Oct. 4, 1972. The exhibit looks back to the Museum’s genesis and showcases the architectural achievements, pivotal acquisitions, important exhibitions and historic events that have made it into a world-renowned institution. Highlights from the permanent collection as well as antiquities and important collections of Asian, Mesoamerican and African art, are on display throughout the building along with historic material and architectural models of Louis I. Kahn’s design. Free. Kimbell Art Museum, 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd. kimbellart.org. 817.332.8451.

TO SEE AS ARTISTS SEE: AMERICAN ART FROM THE PHILLIPS COLLECTION, OCT. 6-JAN. 6 / Founded by Duncan Phillips in 1918, The Phillips Collection in Washington, D.C., opened to the public in 1921 as America’s first museum of modern art. To See as Artists See is the first large-scale, traveling presentation of The Phillips’ celebrated collection of American art, chronicling the broad scope and richness of its holdings from 1850 to 1960. Amon

Carter Museum of American Art. cartermuseum.org. 817.738.1933..

LARRY SULTAN’S HOMELAND: AMERICAN STORY, OCT. 16-JAN. 6 / PIn 2006, artist Larry Sultan (1946–2009) began a project called Homeland near where he lived in Marin County, Calif. Sultan’s works fuse the relationship between fact and fiction in photography. This exhibition celebrates Sultan’s Homeland project and the Amon Carter Museum of American Art’s recent acquisition of Novato, one of the signature works from the series. Amon Carter Museum of American Art. cartermuseum.org. 817.738.1933.

SHARING THE PAST THROUGH ART, SEPT. 13 / Designed for adults with Alzheimer’s and their caregivers. Participants discuss artists, themes and exhibitions and use artworks to connect to past experiences. Free. 10:30-11:45 a.m. Amon Carter Museum of American Art. cartermuseum.org. 817.738.1933. INDUSTRIAL MONUMENTS: PHOTOGRAPHS AND WORKS ON PAPER FROM THE MACHINE AGE, THROUGH JAN. 20 / Artists were captivated by the drastically changing industrial landscape of America during the Machine Age, the period from the early 1910s to the late 1940s. Photographs, prints, and drawings focus on these increasingly

visible modern marvels, celebrating the monumental grandeur of industry in America. Amon Carter Museum of American Art. cartermuseum.org. 817.738.1933.

LUCIAN FREUD PORTRAITS, THROUGH OCT. 28 / One of the most ambitious exhibitions of the paintings and drawings by Lucian Freud (1922–2011) ever organized features more than 100 paintings and works on paper loaned from museums and private collections throughout the world. Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, 3200 Darnell St. themodern. org. 817.738.9215.

HARD TWIST: WESTERN RANCH WOMEN, THROUGH DEC. 31 / Photos by 1995 Cowgirl Honoree Barbara Van Cleve. Her photographs realistically portray ranch life in the modern West. Raised on the family’s Montana ranch, she learned ranch life as a participant, with photography as an avocation. National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame. cowgirl. net. 817.336.4475.

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

SID RICHARDSON MUSEUM, OCT. 13 AND 27

/ 1 p.m. guided tour on artists who shaped public perception of the American West. OCT. 13 includes a live performance highlighting the career of cowboy artist Charles Russell. Sid Richardson Museum. sidrichardsonmuseum.org. 817.332.6554.

WONDERFUL WEDNESDAYS, OCT. 10 AND 24 / For families with young children. The program is led by a docent and includes a gallery project designed by the education department. These dates: Visiting the work of Lucian Freud. Registration is not required. Free, but attendance is limited. Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth. themodern.org. 817.738.9215.

DRAWING FROM THE COLLECTION FOR CHILDREN, OCT. 7 / Two sessions, one for ages 5 to 8 and one for ages 9 to 12. Led by artists who takes participants through informal drawing exercises in relation to works in the Modern’s collection. Instructors: Bradly Brown (ages 5 to 8) and Gregory Ruppe (ages 9 to 12) (Under 6 must be accompanied by an adult.) Free. 2 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, 3200 Darnell St. themodern.org. 817.738.9215.

DRAWING FROM THE COLLECTION FOR ADULTS, OCT. 7 / Learn with local artists as they lead free, informal basic drawing classes in the galleries. Open to adults at all skill levels. Bring a sketchbook and pencils. Kris Pierce. 2 p.m. Free. Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, 3200 Darnell St. themodern.org. 817.738.9215.

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music

PICTURES AT AN EXHIBITION, OCT. 5-7 / Horacio Gutierrez joins the symphony to play Prokofiev’s Piano Concerto No. 3 in C Major. Fri. 7:30 p.m., Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m. Tickets: Individual tickets TBA. Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra. fwsymphony.org. 817.665.6000. Bass Performance Hall, 4th and Calhoun streets. basshall.com. 817.212.4280.

DFW ALL-STARS NASHVILLE HALL OF FAME CONCERT, OCT. 6 / 1:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. Tickets: $20-$25. DFW All-Stars, thedfwallstars.com. 855.823.5550. At Scott Theatre, 1300 Gendy St. fwcac.com. 817.738.1938.

RAY PRICE AND DON WILLIAMS, OCT. 11 / Two the greatest country singers of our times, Texas natives Ray Price and Don Williams, perform. 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $27.50-$99. Performing Arts Fort Worth. Bass Performance Hall, 4th and Calhoun streets. basshall.com. 817.212.4280.

JOSINALDO COSTA, OCT. 12 / Josinaldo Costa has been a frequent participant in classical guitar events in the United States and Brazil. 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $10-$15. Guitar Fort Worth. guitarfortworth.org. Martin Hall, 1309 Wesleyan St., 817.531.4992.

MUSIC CITY HIT-MAKERS, OCT. 12-14 / Brett James, Hillary Lindsey and Gordie Sampson, hitmakers for Nashville’s megastars, perform a parade of No. 1 songs. Fri.-Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m. Tickets: Individual tickets TBA. Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra. fwsymphony.org. 817.665.6000. Bass Performance Hall, 4th and Calhoun streets. basshall. com. 817.212.4280.

CLIBURN AT THE MODERN, OCT. 13 / Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Van Cliburn Foundation. Grammy-nominated composer and clarinetist Derek Bermel has been widely hailed for his creativity and theatricality. 2 p.m. $25 general admission. Van Cliburn Foundation. cliburn. org. 817.738.6536. At Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, 3200 Darnell St. themodern.org. 817.738.9215.

BEETHOVEN VIOLIN CONCERTO, OCT. 26-28 / The luminous Karen Gomyo makes her Fort Worth Symphony debut in Beethoven’s Violin Concerto Fri. 7:30 p.m., Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m. Tickets: Individual tickets TBA. Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra. fwsymphony.org. 817.665.6000. Bass Performance Hall, 4th and Calhoun streets. basshall. com. 817.212.4280.

VERIZON THEATRE / Verizon Theatre, Grand Prairie. verizontheatre.com. 972.854.5111. Convenience fees added to online ticket purchases.

OCT. 3 / Back to Love Tour. Anthony Hamilton with Estelle and Antoine Dunn. 7:30 p.m.

$39.50-$75

OCT. 4 / The Australian Pink Floyd Show. 8 p.m.

$39.50-$49.50

OCT. 12 / Gotye with Kimbra and Jonti. 7 p.m.

$40-$45

OCT. 19 / Brian McKnight, Joe and Lyfe Jennings. 8 p.m. $29.50-$85

OCT. 26 / Jethro Tull’s Ian Anderson plays Thick As A Brick 1 & 2. 7 p.m. $39.50-$69.50

OCT. 30 / So You Think You Can Dance Tour

2012. 7:30 p.m. $39.50-$65

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

OCT. 5 / Jerrod Niemann

OCT. 6 / Wade Bowen

OCT. 12 / Josh Turner

OCT. 13 / Toodies

$18/$15

$20/$15

$40/$35/$15

$25/$15

OCT. 19 / Josh Thompson

$16/$12

OCT. 20 / Chris Young

$40/$35/$20

OCT. 26 / Josh Abbott

$25/$15

OCT. 27 / Aaron Watson

$16/$12

GRAPEVINE OPRY / gvopry.com. 817.481.8733.

300 S. Main St., Grapevine. 7:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted.

OCT. 5 / 2011 GVOA Entertainer Awards Ban-

stage and theater

SIMPLY ETTA, OCT. 5-14 / DVA’s tribute to iconic singer Etta James featuring Sheran Goodspeed Keyton as Etta James and music collaborator Joe Rogers on piano. Fri.-Sat. 8 p.m.; Sat.-Sun. 3 p.m. $20/Evening; $15/Matinee. DVA Productions Inc. dvaproductions.org. 817.313.3052. Fort Worth Community Arts Center, 1300 Gendy St. fwcac.com. 817.738.1938.

SOLO MOLEMO! AND THE LONG, TALL SALLYS!, OCT. 19-28 / A musical pastiche of pantomime, song and dance, featuring two beautiful women and one cantankerous old fool. Fri.-Sun. 8:15 p.m. Tickets: $5-$15. Hip Pocket Theatre, 1950 Silver Creek Road. hippocket.org. 817.246.9775.

THE ADVENTURES OF TOM SAWYER, OCT. 12-28 / The season kicks off with a new adaptation of Mark Twain’s beloved novel. Times: Call or check Web site. Tickets: $16-$24. Casa Mañana, 3101 W. Lancaster Ave. casamanana.org. 817.332.2272.

quet: Crowning 2011-2012 talent.

OCT. 6 / Country Music Showcase

OCT. 13 / 2011 Entertainer Awards Winners Show: Spotlighting award winners. OCT. 20 / Country Music Showcase

OCT. 27 / LEGENDS: MIGHTY MERLE. Showcasing songs from Merle Haggard.

THE LIVE OAK MUSIC HALL & LOUNGE / 1311 Lipscomb St. theliveoak.com, 817.926.0968 Check calendar for performances, prices and times. theliveoak.com/calendar.

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

RAGTIME, OCT. 12-NOV. 10 / A story about life in America at the beginning of the 20th century, focusing on three families. Thu.-Sat. 7 :30 p.m., Sat. 3 p.m. Tickets: $12-$15. Plaza Theatre Company. 111 S. Main St., Cleburne. plaza-theatre.com. 817.202.0600.

THE BIG BAD MUSICAL, OCT. 13-NOV. 10 / A courtroom has never been more lively and fun. The audience is the jury, and must decide the outcome of the biggest trial ever in the fairy-tale world. Fri. 4:30 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m. Tickets: $5. Artisan Center Theater. 418 E. Pipeline Road, Hurst. artisanct.com. 817.284.1200.

GHOSTWRITER, OCT. 11-NOV. 10 / When novelist Franklin Woolsey dies mid-sentence, his final novel is finished by his ever faithful secretary, Mayra. Thu. 7:30 p.m.; Fri. 8 p.m.; Sat. 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. Tickets: $20-$30. Circle Theatre, 230 W. 4th St. circletheatre. com. 817.877.3040.

THE STOLEN SHAKESPEARE FALL FESTIVAL: MERRIMENT AND MAGIC, OCT. 26-NOV. 11 / A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Oct. 26 and 27, Nov. 3 and 9, 8 p.m. Nov. 4 and 10, 2 p.m. The Birth of Merlin Nov. 2, 4 and 10, 8 p.m., Nov. 3 and 11, 2 p.m. Tickets: $10-$18. Stolen Shakespeare Guild. stolenshakespeareguild.org. 817.988.2058. At Fort Worth Community Fort Worth Community Arts Center, 1300 Gendy St. fwcac.com. 817.738.1938.

THE HAWKLINE MONSTER (A GOTHIC WESTERN), THROUGH OCT. 7 / In 1902 a pair of morally ambivalent gunmen are hired to hunt down and destroy a monster living beneath a Victorian house. Mature language, adults only. Fri.-Sun. 8:15 p.m. Tickets: $5-$15. Hip Pocket Theatre, 1950 Silver Creek Road. hippocket.org. 817.246.9775.

ARSENIC AND OLD LACE, THROUGH OCT. 13 / This classic play is a farcical black comedy revolving around Mortimer Brewster, a drama critic who must deal with his crazy, homicidal family and local police in Brooklyn, N.Y. Thu.-Sat. 7:30 p.m., Sat. 3 p.m. Tickets: $12-$15. Plaza Theatre Company. 111 S. Main St., Cleburne. plaza-theatre.com. 817.202.0600.

DISNEY’S WINNIE THE POOH KIDS, THROUGH OCT. 6 / Welcome to the Hundred Acre Wood. Fri. 4:30 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m. Tickets: $5. Artisan Center Theater. 418 E. Pipeline Road, Hurst. artisanct.com. 817.284.1200.

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dance

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

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

PEER GYNT, Oct. 19-21 / Ben Stevenson choreographed this ballet as an adaptation of the Norwegian fairy tale Per Gynt and dramatist Henrick Ibsen’s 5 act play. The lead character, whose life can only be described as supreme procrastination and avoidance, will entertain audiences with his life experiences that include betrayal, seduction, imprisonment and true love. Fri.-Sat. 8 p.m.; Sat.Sun. 2 p.m. Tickets: $20-$100. Texas Ballet Theater. At Bass Performance Hall, 4th and Calhoun streets. texasballettheater.org. 817-763-0207.

other attractions and events

FORT WORTH ALLIANCE AIR SHOW, OCT. 6 AND 7 / The Fort Worth Alliance Air Show is the premier air show in North Texas, and is one of three shows in the nation to feature two military jet teams in 2012 — the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds and the Canadian Snowbirds. Gates open 9 a.m. and close at 5 p.m. Free. Parking is $20 per vehicle, any size. Air show performances start at approximately 10 a.m. and last until approximately 4-4:30 p.m. Fort Worth Alliance Airport, 2221 Alliance Blvd., Fort Worth.

CLARK GARDENS FALL FESTIVAL AND HALF MARATHON/5K, OCT. 6 / Annual Half Marathon and 5K, 8 a.m. Entry forms: clarkgardens.com. Admission: $5 children; $10 adults. Includes evening performance. 567 Maddux Road, Weatherford. Information: 940.682.4856. clarkgardens.com.

AFTER DARK IN THE PARK, OCT. 5-7 / This family-friendly fall festival benefits the environmental education programs of River Legacy Living Science Center. Fri.-Sun. 5 p.m.-9 p.m. Free. River Legacy Parks, 703 NW Green Oaks Blvd., Arlington. riverlegacy.org. 817.860.6752.

11TH ANNUAL SOUTHLAKE OKTOBERFEST, OCT. 5-7 / Live entertainment will take place throughout the weekend. Fri. 5 p.m.-11 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-11 p.m.; Sun. 12 Noon-5 p.m. Free. Southlake Town Square, 1256 Main St. OktoberfestSouthlake. com. 817.481.8200.

BOO AT THE ZOO, OCT. 19-21 and 26-28 / Running from noon to 5 p.m. over two weekends, the daytime event hours will make the entire Zoo open

to Boo at the Zoo guests.More information is available on the Web site. Fort Worth Zoo, 1989 Colonial Parkway. fortworthzoo.org. 817.759.7555.

SPOOKY SLEEPOVER, OCT. 26 / Join the Fort Worth Zoo for the third annual Spooky Sleepover and see what goes bump in the Zoo at night. 6:30 p.m. Friday-10 a.m. Saturday. $40 per person. Age 6 to adult. Information: fortworthzoo.org/plan-yourevent/overnights. Fort Worth Zoo, 1989 Colonial Parkway. fortworthzoo.org. 817.759.7200.

CUTTING EDGE HAUNTED HOUSE, THROUGH NOV. 3 / Daily Oct. 20-31. Generally 7 p.m. or 8 p.m. Nov. 2 and 3: 8 p.m.-10 p.m. Closing times vary. Check Web site for specific dates and times. Tickets: $24.50-$29.50. Cash only at the door. Credit cards accepted online. 1701 E. Lancaster Ave. cuttingedgehauntedhouse.com. 817.348.8444.

HANGMAN’S HOUSE OF HORRORS, THROUGH NOV. 3 / The top-rated haunted house in the nation celebrates its 24th year. Fri-Sat., 7 p.m.-12 a.m. (Oct. 26-Nov. 1 daily, 7 p.m.-10 p.m.) Tickets: $20 basic admission. I-30 and Forest Park Boulevard. hangmans.com. 817.336.HANG.

MOSLAH TEMPLE SHRINE CIRCUS, OCT. 12-20 / Times and tickets: TBA. Presented by Moslah Shrine, Fort Worth. moslahshrinecircus.com. At Will Rogers Memorial Center. 3400 Burnett-Tandy Drive, Fort Worth. tinyurl.com/FW-WILL-ROGERS. 817.392.7469.

WORLD GAY RODEO FINALS, OCT. 19-21 / Fri.Sat. 8 a.m., Sun. 9 a.m. International Gay Rodeo Association. igra.com. At Will Rogers Memorial Center. 3400 Burnett-Tandy Drive, Fort Worth. tinyurl.com/FW-WILL-ROGERS. 817.392.7469.

RED STEAGALL COWBOY GATHERING AND WESTERN SWING FESTIVAL, OCT. 26-28 / The 22nd annual Red Steagall Cowboy Gathering and Western Swing Festival in the Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District. Schedule: (Check Web site) redsteagallcowboygathering.com. Tickets: TBA. Fort Worth Stockyards, 130 E. Exchange Ave. fortworthstockyards.org. 817.624-4741.

QUANAH AND CYNTHIA ANN PARKER: A PICTORIAL EXHIBIT OF THEIR STORY, THROUGH DEC. 15 / In 1836, a Comanche raiding party took Cynthia Ann from her family, and over the following years, she became wife to a Comanche leader and mother to children, including Quanah. The exhibit is a heritage tourism project of the Texas Lakes Trail Regional Heritage Tourism Program. Fort Worth Central Library, Tandy Hall, 500 W. 3rd St. fortworthlibrary.org. 817.392.7323.

DEAD SEA SCROLLS & THE BIBLE: ANCIENT ARTIFACTS, TIMELESS TREASURES, THROUGH JAN. 13 / A once-in-a-lifetime chance to view 16 actual fragments of the Dead Sea Scrolls—including eight being exhibited publicly for the first time in history. Exhibit includes a replica of one of the caves where the scrolls were discovered in 1947. Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sun. 1 p.m.-7 p.m. Tickets vary slightly by day, generally $12-$28. More information and purchase tickets: SeeTheScrolls.com. MacGorman Performing Arts Center, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, 4616 Stanley Ave. 877.789.0876.

films

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

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

TALK CINEMA, FALL 2012 / Harlan Jacobson’s Talk Cinema features sneak previews of highly acclaimed foreign and independent films before they hit theaters. Oct. 14, Nov. 11, Dec. 2 and Jan. 13. Coffee: 10:30 a.m. Screenings: 11 a.m. Series subscriptions: Nonmember: $75; Modern Reel People $60: (800.551.9221 or talkcinema. com/fortworth. Code: TCMODERN1213) Day of: $20 general; $18 Modern member; $15 Modern Reel People member. Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, 3200 Darnell St. themodern.org. 817.738.9215.

FIRST SUNDAY FILM CLUB, OCT. 7 / The Brides of Dracula. This 1960 film, starring Peter Cushing and Martita Hunt. 2 p.m. Free. Fort Worth Central Library, Tandy Hall, 500 W. 3rd St. fortworthlibrary.org. 817.392.7323.

FAMILY FILM SERIES, OCT. 13 / Bedknobs and Broomsticks. Angela Lansbury and Roddy McDowell star. 1 p.m. Free. Fort Worth Central Fort Worth Central Library, Tandy Hall, 500 W. 3rd St. fortworthlibrary.org. 817.392.7323.

sports

TE x AS CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY / Football, 817.257.FROG

OCT. 6 / Iowa State. TIME: TBA

OCT. 20 / Texas Tech (Homecoming). TIME: TBA

DALLAS COWBOYS / dallascowboys.com.

OCT. 1 / Chicago Bears, 7:30 p.m.

OCT. 28 / New York Giants, 3:25 p.m.

TE x AS RANGERS / texas.rangers.mlb.com. Check the Web site for October schedule.

galleries

OPEN STUDIO NIGHT, OCT. 12 / Second Friday of each month. Artists demonstrate various forms of glass art. Raffle on a piece of glass art. Free. 6-9 p.m. SiNaCa Studios School of Glass, 1013 W. Magnolia Ave. sinacastudios.org. 817.899.0024.

AUTUMN DE FOREST, OCT. 18-20 / The Child Prodigy: A diverse collection of artwork by Autumn de Forest exhibition includes nearly 100 pieces of art. Meet the artist Oct. 20, 6 p.m.-9 p.m. Open to public. RSVP’S Requested: 817.338.4278 or art@milangallery.com. Milan Gallery, 505 Houston St. milangallery.com. 817.338.4278.

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AT LUNCHTIME IN TOKYO, CROWDS SURROUND STANDING TABLES SLURPING UDON NOODLES WITH GREAT ABANDON EVERYWHERE IN THE CITY. But you can save the plane fare if you are craving this traditional specialty by dropping by Temaki Sushi on Magnolia. The Shrimp Udon Noodles ($9) are a treat that harkens back to the Land of the Rising Sun. The dish is a meal in itself with thick and chewy noodles and fresh shitake mushrooms in a simple and flavorful broth. For more reasons why the clientele at this restaurant is growing, turn the page.

188 now open: Temaki Sushi / 190 review: El Asadero / 194 listings

Culinary ventures in and around town

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Sushi on Magnolia

Temaki Sushi actually opened about a year and half ago but underwent a transformation last July from a counter-service format to sit-down service, a change that has been embraced by growing clientele.

by Courtney Dabney

Owner Alex HuA ng cre Ated A H ip, modern spAce for pAtrons to enjoy H is fresH HA nd-m A de cre Ations. t he walls are painted wasabi green, and the layout makes the most of the cozy space with banquette seating lining both walls and flexible tables lined in rows. t he front window looks across the street to ellerbe fine foods and its

charming exterior.

i was fascinated by the white plastic and metal chairs temaki found, which look like folded origami paper. popular filament light bulbs fixtures give off a warm glow.

i met some friends who, amazingly, had never tried sushi before. t hey are rare holdouts in town who were not resistant to the idea; they simply had never taken the plunge.

so, it was fun to introduce them to one of my family's favorite dishes.

i explained that sushi comes in many styles, from nigiri (raw fish draped over formed rice), maki (the more typical rolled and sliced variety) and temaki (where fillings are rolled inside a cone-shaped wrapper, usually nori seaweed). the latter, temaki, is the namesake for the restaurant.

i am ashamed to admit that i forgot to sample any temaki on this trip. And, the uninitiated will be relieved to know that not all sushi contains raw fish. well, to be honest, in japan the vast majority does contain fresh raw fish. But American tastes have made way for a slew of creations featuring smoked salmon, tempura shrimp and cooked crab as the primary headliners.

for starters, the spring rolls ($4) were wrapped in soy paper and filled with julienned carrots, cucumber and avocado with your choice of tuna, salmon or shrimp. served two to an order, they were a healthy and fresh appetizer.

All the sushi is offered with either white or brown sushi rice, an interesting departure from the classic, and all the rice is handmade and seasoned fresh daily, a detail Huang insists on after his training in california at the sushi institute.

the crunchy tempura ($6) was tasty with crispy fried crumbs dusted over the top and a drizzle of teriyaki sauce. it was a nice fully cooked introduction for one of my dining companions. t he fish tank ($12) was the most eye-catching with a display of avocado, tuna, salmon, eel and bright orange tobiko (flying fish roe). t he r ainbow roll ($10) was also colorful; a standard california roll topped with generous slices of tuna, salmon, escolar and yellowtail.

the sushi was fresh tasting, well prepared and affordably priced. if you are looking for a place to take the kids and not break the bank, you need to give temaki a try. my kids regularly beg for sushi, and with the amount they can consume in one sitting, it can be a very expensive project.

i also tried one of the other authentic japanese menu items, the shrimp udon noodles ($9). it was a treat, just like you would find lunch-time crowds lined up at standing tables slurping with abandon anywhere in tokyo.

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A filling meal for dinner as well, it was full of thick and chewy udon noodles and fresh shitake mushrooms in a simple and flavorful broth. I will definitely be back for this.

The Rolled Sliced Rib-eye ($13) was classic as well, filled with crunchy enoki mushrooms (the ones that look like white straws). I thought the beef was slightly overcooked, but it was a filling meal, served with sides of both rice and a green salad dressed in a soy vinaigrette.

For dessert, we sampled the Green Tea Mochi ($4). The not-too-sweet scoop of green tea ice cream is wrapped in a layer of chewy, smoothly pounded white rice and then dusted with rice flour. Temaki also has a specialty of the house that you should try. The Tempura Ice Cream ($5) is not traditional Japanese, but we loved it. A scoop of vanilla ice cream is wrapped in delicious green pistachio cookie dough and flash fried. The dough is tender with pieces of pistachio, and my table licked their plates.

With its relaxing decor, attentive service and reasonable rates, Temaki Sushi is sure to gain a growing following. Even with a party of more than 20 taking up half the restaurant, our service never lagged. In its ideal location, it is the perfect lunch spot for busy hospital district employees and adds to the interesting mix on the ever-expanding Magnolia strip.

The white plastic and metal chairs look like folded origami paper.

Gary Huckabay, Retail Sales Manager; Bryan Page, President; Tim York, General Manager; Chelle Beranek, Showroom Director; Wendy Whitehead, Office Manager; Riggs Byther, Logistics (as pictured from left to right)

Meet the New Boss. Same as the Old Boss.

You can't miss the flaming orange- and lemon-colored building tucked on Main Street in North Side. El Asadero is a family-owned jewel that has been serving up Monterreystyle cuisine since 1982.

by Courtney dabney

The sign hanging out front announcing Under n ew ManageMent struck fear in our hearts. not to worry though. t he Villarreal family is still running this local mainstay; it's just that the homegrown mom and pop restaurant recently dropped the pop. a fter their divorce, Momma Villarreal retained ownership of el a sadero, and their son, manager c arlos Villarreal, put up the sign just to annoy his father. i assume he succeeded!

Before you dive into the complimentary basket of addictive chips (which are crusty old original style) and a bowl of hot sauce, be warned. t he hot sauce has a kick. t he

famous muy caliente concoction is homemade and full of both heat and spice, but once your tongue gets adjusted to it, you will find yourself shoveling chips in your mouth at an embarrassing rate, with crumbs flying in every direction.

t he snug footprint is sprinkled with booths and tables, a full bar and the textured walls are painted in mustard yellow, fire engine red and avocado green. e l a sadero draws a varied patronage from all over town. the packed house was a melting pot of north side locals and West siders in-the-know. Brightly painted Mexican pottery and curios provide tasteful decoration.

if you are not already stuffed with chips

Mon.-thu. 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Fri.-Sat. 11 a.m.Midnight; Sun. 11 a.m.-10 p.m.

and hot sauce, you might try the Queso f lameado ($4.99). t he rich dish of melted a sadero cheese is flavored with crumbles of chorizo sausage and tidbits of pablano pepper. t his is not a pre-fab chain restaurant where all the dishes taste the same. “everything is made to order and has a distinct flavor. We serve you what we would serve in our house,” carlos Villarreal said.

the enchilada Verdes ($7.99) was a lovely presentation. the distinctive tomatillo green s auce had visible tomatillo and cilantro. the enchiladas were sandwiched in between refried beans on one end and Mexican rice on the other. the pulled chicken meat filling was moist and tender and the beans did not dominate the plate, as is often the case. t he refried beans were creamy and well worth the calories. a garnish of sour cream and fresh guacamole adorned the plate.

t he carlos special ($19.99) was my personal favorite. it is el asadero’s classic fajitas a la Parilla with the addition of six large flamebroiled shrimp. t his not your typical skirt steak. it is a different cut of meat that is more tender and flavorful. there’s no need to even marinate it. t he pile of beef had the perfect seasoning and a nice, crusty char. the fajitas were served with grilled onions as well as red and poblano peppers. i will never order this (or any dish at el asadero) without including the delicious butterflied, broiled shrimp to it. they were amazing, nicely seasoned and not too salty.

t he flan ($3.50) was rustic and unique. Most flans you have experienced are almost like a custard in a Jell- o mold — smooth and creamy. this one looked like a slice from a dense, soaked bundt cake with a definite eggy consistency. t he plate was not syrupy, nor swimming in sauce. it was, in fact, almost clean, but the strong burnt caramel really came through.

so, if you are tired of the same old Mexican dishes, and are so bored that you have started mixing your beans and rice together because it all tastes the same anyway, it's time for a trip to el asadero to refresh your memory of what true Mexican should taste like.

Carlos Special

October 21, 2012 Check-in: 5:00 pm – Walk begins: 7:00 pm

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restaurant guide

The Listings section is a readers service compiled by the Fort Worth, Texas magazine editorial staff. The magazine does not accept advertising or other compensation in exchange for the listings. Listings are updated regularly. To correct a listing or request a restaurant be considered for the list, contact Paul K. Harral at pharral@fwtexas.com.

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american

Arlington/Mid-Cities

BABE’S CHICKEN DINNER HOUSE / 230 N. Center St., 817.801.0300. Lunch Hours 11am-2pm Mon.-Fri.; Dinner Hours 5pm-9pm Mon.-Fri; All Day 11am-9pm Sat. and Sun. $

Bl ACKFINN REStAURANt & SAlOON / 4001 Bagpiper Way, Ste. 101, 817.468.3332. 11am-2am daily. $-$$

BJ’S REStAURANt AND BREwHOUSE / 201 Interstate 20 E., 817.465.5225. 11am-midnight Sun.-Thu.; 11am-1am Fri.-Sat. $-$$

BUttERmIlK C AFé / 1337 Pipeline Road, 817.285.9340. 6:30am-9pm Mon.-Sat.; 6:30am-3pm Sun. $

CHEF POINt CAFE / 5901 Watauga Rd., Watauga, 817.656.0080. 11am-9pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.; 7am-10pm Sat.; 10am-8pm Sun. Breakfast Saturdays. $-$$

DAvE & BUStERS / 425 Curtis Mathes Way, 817.525.2501. 11am-midnight Sun.-Thu.; 11am-1am Fri.-Sat. $$

GARDEN COttAGE tEA ROOm / 5505 Davis Blvd., 817.656.9780. 10am-6pm Mon.-Sat.; 1pm-5pm Sun. $ HOUlIHAN’S / 401 E. 1-20 Hwy., 817.375.3863. 11am-midnight, bar 2am Mon.-Sat.; 11am-10pm, bar midnight Sun. $$-$$$ HUmPERDINK'S REStAURANt AND BREwERy / 700 Six Flags Drive, 817.640.8553. 11am-midnight, bar 2am Mon.-Sat.; 11am-2am Sun.-Sat. $$

JR’S GRIll: A SPOR tS REStAURANt / 5220 Highway 121, Colleyville. 817.571.1414. Daily 11 a.m.-10 p.m. $-$$

mAC’S BAR & GRIll / 6077 W. I-20, 817.572.0541. 11am-midnight Fri. & Sat.; 10am-10pm Sun. $$ mARKEt StREEt / 5605 Colleyville Blvd., 817.577.5020. 6am-10pm daily. $ NO FRIll S GRIll / 4914 Little Rd., 817.478.1766. Other locations: 801 S. Main St. #109, Keller, 817.741.6344; 2851 Matlock Rd., Ste. 422, Mansfield, 817.473.6699. 11am-2am daily. $ OlENJACK’S GRIllE / 770 Road to Six Flags East, Ste. 100., 817.226.2600. 11am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am11pm Fri.-Sat.; 11am-9pm Sun. $-$$$ ROSE GARDEN tEAROOm / 3708 W. Pioneer Pkwy., 817.795.3093. 11:30am-3:30pm Mon.-Sat.; 12pm3:30pm Sun. $ tHE SANFORD HOUSE / 506 N. Center St., 817.861.2129. Breakfast Hours 8am-9:30am Mon.-Sat.; 8am-11am Sun. Lunch Hours 11am-2pm Tue.-Sat. Dinner Hours 6pm-9pm Fri.-Sat. $-$$ SOUtHERN RECIPES GRIll / 2715 N. Collins St., 817.469.9878. 11am-9pm Mon.-Sat. $-$$ StEvE'S GARDEN & GRIll / 223 Depot St., Mansfield. 817.473.8733. Tues.-Thur. 11am-9pm; Fri. 11am-10pm; Sat. 4 pm-10pm; Sun.-Mon. closed. $-$$ vENtANA GRIllE / 7005 Golf Club Dr., 817.548.5047. 6:30am-9pm Sun-Thur; 6:30am-10pm Fri. & Sat. $-$$

Burleson

BABE’S CHICKEN DINNER HOUSE / 120 S. Main St., 8 817.447.3400. Lunch Hours 11am-2pm Mon.-Fri.; Dinner Hours 5pm-9pm Mon.-Fri; 11am-9pm Sat. and Sun. $

Fort Worth

BlUEBONNEt CAFé / 2223 Haltom Rd., Haltom City, 817.834.4988. 6:30am-2:30pm Mon.-Sat. $ BUFFAlO BROS PIzz A wINGS & SUBS / 3015 S.

University Dr., 817. 386.9601. 11 am-11 pm Sun.-Sat. $$ BUttONS / 4701 W. Freeway, 817.735.4900. Lunch Hours 11:30am-2:30pm Mon.-Fri.; Dinner Hours 5pm10pm Sun.-Thur; 5pm-midnight Fri. & Sat.; Sunday Brunch 11am-3pm Sun. $$$

CAt CIty GRIll / 1208 W. Magnolia Ave., 817.916.5333. Lunch: 11am-2:30pm Mon.-Fri.; Dinner: 5:30pm-9pm Mon.-Thu.; 5:30pm-10pm Fri.-Sat.; Brunch: 10:30am-1:30pm Sun. $$-$$$ CHARlEStON’S / 3020 S. Hulen St., 817.735.8900. 11am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat.; 11am9pm Sun. $$

COwtOwN DINER / 305 Main St., 817.332.9555. 8 am-9pm, Sun.-Thu.; 8 am-10pm Fri. and Sat. $$-$$$

CURly’S CUS tARD / 4017 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.763.8700. 11am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.Sat. $

DIxIE HOUSE CAFE / 3701 E. Belknap St., 817.222.0883. Other locations: 6200 E. Lancaster, 817.451.6180; 5401 S. Hulen St., 817.361.8500; 5401 Blue Mound Rd., 817.625.4115, Dinner Friday Nights. 6:30am-2pm Mon.-Thu. & Sat.; 6:30am-8:30pm Fri. $ DREw ’S Pl ACE / 5701 Curzon Ave., 817.735.4408. 10:30am-7pm Tue.-Thu.; 10:30am-8pm Fri.; 10:30am6pm Sat. Closed Sun.-Mon. $-$$ EllERBE FINE FOODS / 1501 W. Magnolia Ave., Fort Worth, 817.926.3663. Closed Sun.-Mon.; 11am2pm and 5:30pm-9pm, Tues.-Thu.; 11am-2pm and 5:30pm, Fri.; 5:30pm-10pm, Sat. $$-$$$ FRED’S tEx AS CAFE / 915 Currie St., 817.332.0083. 10:30am-midnight Tue.-Sat.; 10:30am-9pm Sun. Closed Mon. 2730 Western Center, 817.232.0111. Mon.-Sat. 10:30am-midnight Mon.-Sat.; Noon-9pm, Sun. $$ lUCIlE’S S tAtESIDE BIStRO / 4700 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.738.4761. 11:30am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11:30am-11pm Fri.; 9am-11pm Sat.; 9am-10pm Sun. $$ lUNCH BOx / 6333 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.738.2181. 11am-3pm Mon.-Fri.; 11am-2:30pm Sat. $ mONtGOmERy StREEt CAFé / 2000 Montgomery St., 817.731.8033. 6am-2pm Mon.-Fri.; 7am-noon Sat. $

mONty'S CORNER / 2600 W. 7th St., Ste. 153, 817.877.0087. Mon.-Thu. 11 am-9 pm; Fri.-Sat. 11 am-11 pm. Sun. 10 am-3 pm. $-$$$ OlD NEIGHBORHOOD GRIll / 1633 Park Place Ave., 817.923.2282. 7am-9pm Mon.-Sat. $ Ol’ SOUtH PANCAKE HOUSE / 1509 S. University Dr., 817.336.0311. Open 24 hours. $ PARIS COFFEE SHOP / 700 W. Magnolia, 817.335.2041. 6am-2:30pm Mon.-Fri.; Breakfast Only 6am-11am Sat. $ PARK HIll C AFE / 2974 Park Hill Dr., 817.921.5660. Lunch Hours 10am-3pm Mon.-Sat.; Dinner Hours 6pm-9pm; Sunday Brunch 10am-1pm Sun. $-$$ POP’S SAFARI ROOm / 2929 Morton St., 817.877.0916. 9am-10:30pm Mon.; 9am-11pm Tue.-Thu.; 9am-midnight Fri. & Sat.; Lunch Hours 11:30am-2pm; Dinner Hours 6pm-9pm $$-$$$ RISE & SHINE / 3636 Altamesa Blvd., 817.423.3555. 6am-2pm daily. $ SECREt GARDEN tEAROOm / 2601 Montgomery St., 817.763.9787. 11am-3pm Mon.-Fri.; 11am-4pm Sat.; noon-4pm Sun. $ tHE EAtERy / 3257 N. Beach St., 682.647.0606. BYOB. 11am-8pm Mon.-Fri.; 5pm-10pm, Sat. $-$$ tHE ROSE GARDEN tEA ROOm / 7200 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.731.7673. 11:30am-3:30pm Mon-Sat.; 12pm-3:30pm Sun. $ t wIN CREEKS C AFé / 3400 W. Loop 820 S. (inside

Frank Kent Honda), 817.696.4360. 7:30am-4pm Mon.Fri.; 8am-4pm, Sat.; Closed Sun.$ vIDAlIAS SOUtHERN CUISINE / 200 Main St., 817.210.2222. 6am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 6am-10:30pm Fri. & Sat.; 10am-2pm Sun. $$ wEStSIDE CAFé / 7950 W. Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.560.1996. 6am-10pm daily. $ tHE zODIAC ROOm At NEImAN mARCUS / 2100 Green Oaks Blvd., 817.989.4650. 11am-3pm Mon.-Sat $$

Grapevine wINEwOOD GRIll / 1265 S. Main St., Grapevine, 76051 817.421.0200. 11am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am11pm Fri.-Sat. $$-$$$ Keller/Lake Country HARBOR ONE / 9315 Boat Club Rd., 817.236.8150. 10am-6pm Wed.-Sun. $

Roanoke

BABE’S CHICKEN DINNER HOUSE / 104 N. Oak, 817.491.2900. Lunch Hours 11am-2pm Mon.-Fri.; Dinner Hours 4:30pm-9pm Mon.-Fri; 11am-9pm Sat.; 10:30am-9pm Sun. $

Cl ASSIC CAFE / 504 N. Oak St., 817.430.8185. Lunch Hours 11am-2:30pm Mon.-Fri.; Dinner Hours 5pm9pm Mon.-Thu.; 5pm-10pm Fri. & Sat.$$-$$$ DOvE CREEK CAFé / 204 S. Hwy. 377, 817.491.4973. 6am-8pm Mon.-Fri.; 6am-3pm Sat. & Sun. $ PRAIRIE HOUSE REStAURANt / 304 S. Hwy. 377, 817.491.4855. 11am-10pm Mon.-Sun. $-$$

Southlake

CAFé ExPRESS / 1472 Main St., 817.251.0063. 7am9pm Mon.-Thu.; 7am-10pm Fri. & Sat. 7am-9pm Sun. $$ tHE CHEESECAKE FAC tORy / 1440 Plaza Place, 817.310.0050.11am-11pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-12:30am Fri.-Sat.; 10am-11pm Sun. $$ wIlDwOOD GRIll / 2700 E. Southlake Blvd., 817.748.2100. Gluten free. 11am-11pm daily. $-$$ x’S & O’S SPOR tING tAvERN / 1239 Main St., Southlake, 817.251.6776. 3pm-2am Mon.-Fri.; 11am2am Sat.; 11am-midnight Sun. $

Weatherford

wEAtHERFORD DOwNtOwN CAFé / 101 W. Church St., 817.594.8717. 7am-2pm Mon.-Sat.; 8am2pm Sun. $ FIRE OAK GRIll / 10114 Austin Ave., 817.598.0400. Lunch: 11:30am-2pm Tue.-Fri.; Dinner: 5pm-9pm Tue.-Thu.; 5pm-10pm Fri.-Sat. $$-$$$

asian

Arlington GENGHIS GRIll / 4000 Five Points Blvd., Ste. 189, 817.465.7847. Lunch: 11am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am11pm Fri.-Sat. $$ PEI wEI / 2100 N. Collins St., 817.299.8687. Other locations: 4133 E. Cooper St., 817.466.4545. 10:30am9:15pm Sun.-Thu.; 10:30am-10:15pm Fri. & Sat. $ PIRANHA’S KIllER SUSHI / 851 N.E. Green Oaks Blvd., 817.261.1636. Other locations: Arlington Highlands 309 Curtis Mathes Way, #149 817.465.6455 11am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.; Noon-11pm Sat.; Noon-10pm Sun. $$ SUKHOtHAI / 423 N. Fielder Plaza, 817.860.4107. 11am-2pm Mon.-Fri.; 5pm-9:30pm Mon.-Sat.; $ tAStE OF tHAI / 2535 E. Arkansas Lane,

817.543.0110. 11am-3pm, 4:30pm-10pm Mon.-Fri.; 11:30am-3pm, 4:30pm-10pm Sat.; 11:30am-9:30pm Sun. $

Bedford

thai jasmine / 3104 Harwood Rd., 817.283.8228. 11am-9pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri. & Sat. 4pm-9pm Sun. $

Burleson

taste OF asia / 130 NW John Jones Drive, Ste 206, 817.426.2239. 11am-9pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.Sat. $

Fort Worth asia BOWL & GRiLL / 2400 Lands End, Ste. 115, 817.738.1688. 11am-9:30pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat. $

BLue sushi sake GRiLL / 3131 W. 7th St., 817.332.2583. 11am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-midnight Fri.-Sat.; 12pm-10pm Sun. $-$$ eDOhana hiBaChi sushi / 2704 S. Hulen, 817.924.1144. Other locations: 5816 S.W. Loop 820, 817.731.6002. 11am-2:30pm Mon.-Fri.; 5:30pm-9:30pm Mon.-Thu.; 5pm-10pm Fri.-Sat. $$ hui Chuan sushi, sake, taPas / 6100 Camp Bowie #12, 817.989.8886. 5pm-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 5pmmidnight Fri. & Sat. $$ jaPanese PaL aCe / 8445 Camp Bowie W., 817.244.0144. 5:30pm-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 5:30pm-midnight Fri.-Sat. $$-$$$ mk's sushi / 2801 W. 7th St., 817.885.7677. 11am2:30pm Mon.-Fri.; 5pm-9pm Sun.-Thu.; 5pm-10pm Fri. & Sat. $-$$

mY L an / 4015 E. Belknap St., 817.222.1471. 9am-9pm Mon.-Sun. Closed Wed. $ PaPPa ChanG asian BistRO / 8th St. and Pennsylvania Ave., 817.348.9888. Buffet 11am-2:30pm Sun.-Fri.; 10:30am-9:30pm Sun.-Thu.; 10:30am-10pm Fri.-Sat. $ Pei Wei / 5900 Overton Ridge Blvd., Ste. 130, 817.294.0808 Other locations: 2600 W. 7th St., Ste. 101, Montgomery Plaza, 817.806.9950. 10:30am-9pm Sun.-Thu.; 10:30am-10pm Fri.-Sat. $

P.F. ChanG’s / 400 Throckmorton, 817.840.2450. 11am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $ PhO LittLe saiGOn / 6942 Green Oaks Blvd., 817.738.0040. 10am-9pm Mon.-Sat.; Closed Sunday. $ Phu L am / 4125 E. Belknap St., 817.831.9888. 10am9pm Daily $-$$ PiR anha’s kiLLeR sushi / 335 W. 3rd St., 817.348.0200. 11am-10pm Mon.-Wed.; 11am-11pm Thu.; 11am-1am Fri.; Noon-1am Sat.; noon-10pm Sun. $$

shinjukO statiOn / 711 W. Magnolia Ave., 817.923.2695. 11am-9pm Mon.-Sat. Closed Sun. $-$$ sate asian BistRO / 6220 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.732.7754. 11am-9pm Mon.-Sat.; 11am-3pm Sun.; 3pm-7pm Happy Hour daily. $ sushi a XiOm jaPanese FusiOn RestauR ant / 4625 Donnelly Ave., Ste. 101, 817.735.9100. Other locations: 2600 W. 7th St., 817.877.3331. 11am-10pm Mon.-Fri.; noon-10pm Sat.; noon-9pm Sun. $$ sushi YOkO / 6333 Camp Bowie Blvd. Ste. 280., 817.737.4000. 11am-2pm Mon.-Fri.; 5pm-10pm Sun.Thu.; 5pm-10:30pm Fri.-Sat. $-$$ sZeChuan / 4750 Bryant Irvin Rd., Cityview Plaza, 817.346.6111.; 5712 Locke Ave., 817.738.7300. 11am9:30pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-10:30pm Fri. & Sat. $-$$ taste OF asia / 4484 Bryant Irvin Road, Ste. 101, 817.732.8688. 11am-9:30pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat.; 9324 Clifford St., Ste. 116, 817.246.4802. 11am-9pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat,; 7420 Beach St., 817.503.1818. 11am-9pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat. $ thaiLiCiOus / 4601 W. Freeway. Ste. 206 (Chapel Hill at I-30 & Hulen), 817.737.8111. Mon.-Thu. 11am-3pm and 4.30pm-9.30pm; Fri. 11am-3pm and 4:30pm10pm; Sat. 11am-10pm; Sun. 11am-9pm. $-$$ thai seLeCt / 4630 SW Loop 820, 817.731.0455. 11am-9pm Sun.-Thur.; 11am-9:30pm Fri. & Sat. $ thai tina’s / 600 Commerce St., 817.332.0088. 11am-9pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri. & Sat.; 3pm8pm Sun. $$ tu hai RestauR ant / 3909 E. Belknap St., 817.834.6473. 9am-8pm Mon.-Sat; Closed Sun. $ tOk YO CaFe / 5121 Pershing Ave., 817.737.8568. 11am-10pm Fri.; 12pm-10pm Sat. $ Grapevine

eDOhana hiBaChi sushi / 1501 Hwy. 114 Ste. 100, 817.251.2004. Lunch: 11:30am-2pm Mon.-Fri.; Dinner: 5:30pm-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 5:30pm-10:30pm Fri.; 5pm10:30pm Sat.; 5pm-9:30pm Sun. $$

L ava 10 / 401 E. State Hwy. 114, 817.329.5282. 11am10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri. & Sat. $$

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

Hurst

sWeet BasiL thai Cuisine / 977 Melbourne Rd., 817.268.2899. Lunch: 11am-2:30pm Mon.-Fri.; Dinner: 5pm-9:30pm Mon.-Fri.; 11am-9:30pm Sat.; 11:30am8pm Sun. $-$$

Mansfield

sake hiBaChi sushi anD BaR / 100 W. Debbie Lane, Mansfield, 817.453.5888. 11am-10pm, Mon.-Thu.; 1pm-10:30pm, Fri.-Sat.; noon-10pm, Sun. $-$$

Southlake

GinGeRine FResh asian / 2750 E. Southlake Blvd., Ste. 100, 817.749.0998. 11am-10pm Mon.-Fri.; Noon10pm Sat.; 11am-10pm Sun. $

kOBeYa jaPanese hiBaChi & sushi / 1230 Main St., 817.416.6161. Lunch: 11:30am-2:30pm Mon.-Fri; 12pm-3:30pm Sat. & Sun.; Dinner: 5pm-10pm Sun.Thu.; 5pm-11pm Fri. & Sat. $$ Pei Wei / 1582 E. Southlake Blvd., 817.722.0070. 10:30am-9pm Sun.-Thu.; 10:30am-10pm Fri.-Sat. $ sushi sam / 500 W. Southlake Blvd., 817.410.1991. 11am-9:30pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat.; 5pm9:30pm Sun. $-$$

thai ChiLi / 215 Grand Ave., 817.251.6674. 11am10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.; noon-11pm Sat.; 11:30am-9pm Sun. $-$$

barbecue

Arlington DiCkeY’s BaRBeCue Pit / 5530 S. Cooper, 817.468.0898. 1801 Ballpark Way, 817.261.6600. 11am9pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-9:30pm Fri. & Sat.; 11am-8:30pm Sun. $

Fort Worth

anGeLO’s / 2533 White Settlement Rd., 817.332.0357. 11am-10pm Mon.-Sat. $ COOPeR's OLD time Pit BaR-B -que / 301 Stockyards Blvd., 817.626.6464. 11am-8:30pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-9:30pm Fri. and Sat. $

COusin’s Pit BaRBeCue / 6262 McCart Ave., 817.346.2511. Other location: 5125 Bryant Irvin Rd., 817.346.3999. 11am-9pm Mon.-Sat. $

DiCkeY’s BaRBeCue Pit / 451 University Dr., 817.231.8813. Other locations: 5724 Bryant Irvin, 817.361.1034 1000 N.E. Loop 820, 817.289.0027. 1989 Colonial Pkwy., 817.759.7500. 11am-8pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-9pm Fri.-Sat. $ R aiLheaD smOkehOuse / 2900 Montgomery St., 817.738.9808. 11am-9pm Mon.-Sat. $ ReD hOt anD BLue / 3000 S. Hulen St., 817.731.8770 9143 Grapevine Hwy., 817.605.1333. 11am-9pm Sun.Wed.; 11am-9pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri. & Sat. $$ RisCk Y’s / 6701 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.989.1800. 300 Main St., 817.877.3306. 9000 U.S. 377, Benbrook, 817.249.3320. 11am-9pm Sun.-Mon.; 11am-10pm Tue.Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $ sammie's BaR-B- q / 3801 E. Belknap, 817.834.1822. 10am-9pm Mon.-Thu.; 10am-10pm Fri.-Sat.; 10 am5pm, Sun. $-$$ smOkies BBq / 5300 E. Lancaster Ave., 817.451.8222. 11am-8pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri. & Sat.; 11am4pm Sun. $ sODa sPRinGs BaR-B -que / 8620 Clifford St., 817.246.4644. 11am-2pm Mon.-Thurs.; 4pm-8pm Thurs.; 11am-8:30pm Fri,; 11am-8pm Sat. $ the smOke Pit / 2401 E. Belknap St., 817.222.0455. 10:30am-8pm Mon.-Fri.; 10:30am-6pm Sat. $-$$ tR aiLBOss BuRGeRs / 140 E. Exchange Ave, 817.626.7777. 11am-9pm Sun. & Mon.; 11am-10pm Tue.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri. & Sat. $-$$

Hurst

DiCkeY’s BaRBeCue Pit / 1858 Precinct Line Rd., 817.656.0200. 10:30am-11pm Mon.-Fri.; 11am-9pm Sat. & Sun. $

White Settlement

sODa sPRinGs BaR-B- q / 8620 Clifford St., 817.246.4644. Mon.-Sat. 11am-2pm; Thurs. 4 pm-8pm; Fri. 11am-8:30pm; Sat. 11am-8pm; Sun. closed. $-$$

brazilian

Fort Worth

teX as De BR aZiL / 101 N. Houston St., 817.882.9500. 4:30pm-9:30pm Sat.; Brunch 11am-3pm Sun.; Dinner 4pm-9pm Sun. $$$

Grapevine

BOi na BR aZa / 4025 William D. Tate, 817.329.5514. 5pm-9:45pm (last seating) Sat.; 5pm-8:45pm (last seating) Sun. $$$

burgers & sandwiches

Arlington aL’s hamBuRGeR’s / 1001 N.E. Green Oaks Blvd., 817.275.8918. Breakfast Hours 7am-11pm; 11am-9pm Mon.-Sat. $ ChaPPs / 2045 N. Hwy. 360, 817.649.3000. Other locations: 153 Southwest Plaza (1-20 & Little Road), 817.483.8008. 2596 E. Arkansas, 817.460.2097. 11am9pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-9pm Fri.-Sat. $ OLD tOWn hamBuRGeRs / 2406 W. Park Row Dr., 817.276.9191. 11am-9pm Daily. $

Fort Worth

DutCh’s / 3009 S. University Dr., 817.927.5522. Chef Grady Spears is at it again with his newly opened burger joint. Laid-back atmosphere with good-tasting burgers and fries. 11am-9pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat.; 11am-9pm Sun. $ the GReat OutDOORs / 3204 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.877.4400. 9am-9pm Mon.-Sat.; 10am-8pm Sun. $ kinCaiD’s / 4901 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.732.2881. Other location: 4825 Overton Ridge Blvd., 817.370.6400 11am-8pm Mon.-Sat. $ the LOve shaCk / 110 E. Exchange Ave., 817.740.8812.; 817 Matisse, Ste. 445, 817.348.9655. 11am-9pm Sun.-Tue.; 11am-10pm Wed. & Thu.; 11am1am Fri. & Sat. $ m & O statiOn GRiLL / 200 Carroll St., 817.882.8020. 11am-3pm Mon.; 11am-8:30pm Tue.-Sat.. $ PaPPa’s BuRGeRs / 2700 W. Freeway, 817.870.9736. 11am-9pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri. & Sat. $-$$ POP’s BuRGeRs anD GRiLL / 4413 Trail Lake Drive. 817.560.1609. Mon.-Thur. 11am-9pm, Fri. & Sat. 11ammidnight, Sun. closed. $ the POuR hOuse sPORts GRiLL / 2725 W. 7th St., 817.335.2575. 11am-2am Mon.-Sat.; 11am-midnight Sun. $ tOmmY’s hamBuRGeRs / 2701 Green Oaks Rd., 817.735.9651. Other locations: 5228 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.569.1111. 3431 W. 7th St., 817.885.7500. 11am-9pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat.; 11am-6pm Sun. $ WOODsheD smOkehOuse / 3201 Riverfront Drive, 817.877.4545. 7am-1am Mon.-Sat. $-$$ Z’s CaFÉ / 1300 Gendy St. 817.989.2233. 10am-2pm Mon.-Sat. $

Southlake

jOhnnY B’s BuRGeRs & shakes / 2704 E. Southlake Blvd., 817.749.0000. 10:30am-8:30pm Mon.Thu.; 10:30am-9pm Fri.-Sat.; 10:30am-3pm Sun. $

continental

Arlington

CaFÉ at DaiReDs / 2400 W. I-20 (Temporarily Closed for Remodeling), 817.465.9797. Other Location: 15 Skyline Dr., Arlington, 817.465.9797. 12pm-6pm Sun.; 9am-6pm Mon.; 9am-9pm Tue.-Thu.; 9am-6pm Fri.; 8:30am-5:30pm Sat. $-$$

Featuring:

MICHAELS CUISINE RESTAURANT AND BAR | BONNELL’S FINE TEXAS CUISINE | CAST IRON AT THE FORT WORTH OMNI HOTEL | EDDIE V’S SEAFOOD RESTAURANT | AVOCA COFFEE | HACIENDA SAN MIGUEL

LANNY’S ALTA COCINA MEXICANA | THE CAPITAL GRILLE | TILLMAN’S ROADHOUSE | DEL FRISCO’S DOUBLE EAGLE STEAKHOUSE | SIX 10 GRILLE AT THE ASHTON HOTEL | THE FORT WORTH CLUB | RUTH’S CHRIS STEAK HOUSE | WILD MUSHROOM | RIO MAMBO TEX MEX Y MAS | 360 CATERING AND EVENTS | CENTRAL MARKET | BUTTONS FOOD AND MUSIC | FRED’S TEXAS BURGER TRUCK | FIRE OAK GRILL | THE TAVERN ELLERBE FINE FOODS | THE WOODSHED SMOKEHOUSE | BOB’S STEAK & CHOP HOUSE | THE GRILLE AT THE HARBOR ON POSSUM KINGDOM LAKE

Auction Items Include:

HOME IN TRES VISTAS, SAN MIGUEL DE ALLENDE | WINE & DINNER BY CHEF MOLLY COOK, ELLERBE FINE FOODS | DEL FRISCO’S LUXURY PACKAGE | POLO TRAINING RANCH STAY AT CRESTVIEW FARMS IN AIKEN, GA | WEEKEND AT THE HARBOR ON POSSUM KINGDOM LAKE | WINE & DINNER AT JON BONNELL’S NEW CONCEPT ON OPENING NIGHT | STEAKOLOGY 101 AT BOB’S STEAK AND CHOP HOUSE FOR A WEEK IN ASPEN, CO | 2012-13 SEASON COWBOYS SUITE, PARKING AND FOOD | WINE & DINNER BY CHEF FELIPE ARMATA, THE TAVERN

Fort Worth

610 Grille / 610 Main St., 817.332.0100. 6:30am-9pm Sun.-Thu.; 6:30am-10pm Fri.-Sat. $-$$$

delis & bakeries

Arlington iriS BAGel AND COFFee HOUSe / 5801 W. Interstate 20, 817.561.9989. 5:30am-2pm Mon.-Sat.; 7am-2pm Sun. $

Fort Worth

ArTiSAN BAKiNG COMPANY / 4900 White Settlement Rd., 817.821.3124. 9am-5pm Tue.-Fri., 8am-noon Wed. & Sat. at the Farmer’s Market. $ BAKer BrOS. AMeriCAN Deli / 6333 Camp Bowie Blvd., Ste. 244, 817.989.1400. Other Location: 501 Carroll St., Ste. 658., 817.332.0500. 11am-9pm daily. $ Bl ACK rOOSTer BAKerY / 2430 Forest Park Blvd., 817.924.1600. 7am-4pm Tue.-Fri., 8am-2pm Sat. $ BlUeBONNeT BAKerY / 3905 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.731.4233. 7am-6pm Mon.-Fri.; 7am-4pm Sat. $ BOOPA’S BAGel Deli / 6513 N. Beach St., 817.232.4771. 5:30am-2pm Mon.-Fri.; 6:30am-2pm Sat.; 6:30am-1pm Sun. $

CArSHON’S DeliCATeSSeN / 3133 Cleburne Rd., 817.923.1907. 9am-3pm Mon.-Sat. $ THe CUPCAKe COTTAGe / 5015 El Campo Ave., 817.732.5670. 10am- when the last cupcake is sold. Tue.-Sat. $

eSPer ANZA’S MeXiCAN CAFÉ & BAKerY / 2122 N. Main St., 817.626.5770. Other location: 1109 Hemphill St., 817.332.3848. 6:30am-7pm daily. $ j. r Ae'S / 935 Foch St., 817.332.0090. 9 am-6pm Mon.-Fri.; 10am-4pm Sat. $ jASON'S Deli / jasonsdeli.com. Hours vary. $-$$ KOl ACHe SHOPPe / 6724 Brentwood Stair Rd., 817.457.0071. 6am-noon Tue.-Sat.; 7am-noon Sun. $ MCKiNleY’S FiNe BAKerY & CAFe / 1616 S. University Dr., 817.332.3242. 8am-6:30pm Mon.-Sat.; 11am-5pm Sun. $

PANer A BreAD / 1700 S. University Dr., 817.870.1959. Other location: 1804 Precinct Line Rd., 817.605.0766; 1409 N. Collins, Arlington, 817.548.8726; 2140 E. Southlake Blvd., Ste. S. 817.416.5566 6:30am-9pm Mon.-Sat.; 7am-8pm Sun. $

THe SNOOTY PiG / 2401 Westport Pkwy., Ste. 120, 817.837.1077. Other locations: 1540 Keller Pkwy, Ste. 107, Keller, 817.431.0064. 6:30am-2pm Mon.-Fri., 7am2pm Sat. & Sun. $

SweeT SAMMieS / 825 Currie St., 817.332.0022. 10am-9pm Sun.-Wed.; 10am-10pm Thu.-Sat. $ SwiSS PASTrY SHOP / 3936 W. Vickery, 817.732.5661. 10am-5:30pm Tue.-Fri.; 10am-4pm Sat. $ YOFe CAFe / 817 Currie St., 817.966.2065. 6 am-8pm Mon.-Fri.; 6am-10pm Sat.-Sun. $ YOGi’S BAGel CAFe / 2710 S. Hulen St., 817.921.4500. 6:30am-9pm Mon.-Fri.; 7am-9pm Sat.; 7:30am-3pm Sun. $ Grapevine

MAiN STreeT BreAD BAKiNG COMPANY / 316 Main St., 817.424.4333. 6:30am-6:30pm daily. $ THe SNOOTY PiG / 4010 William D. Tate, 817.283.3800. 6:30am-2pm Mon.-Fri.; 7am-2pm Sat.Sun. $

Hudson Oaks

UlTiMATe CUPCAKe / 3316 Fort Worth Highway, 817.596.9090. 10am-5pm Tue.-Fri.; 10am-1pm Sat.; Closed Sun.-Mon. $

Southlake

eleGANT CAKerY / 2707 E. Southlake Blvd., Ste. 140, 817.488.7580. 9am-6pm Tue.-Sat. $-$$

weiNBUrGer’S Deli / 3 Village Circle, Westlake, 817.491.9119. Other location: 611 Main St., Grapevine, 817.416.5574. 8:30am-7pm Mon.-Sat.; 11am-3pm Sun. $

Way, 817.557.3700. 11am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $$

THe MelTiNG POT / 4000 Five Points Road, Ste. 119, 817.469.1444. 5pm-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 5pm-11pm Fri.; 3:30pm-11pm Sat.; 3pm-9pm Sun. $$-$$$ Burleson

wiNe DOwN / 124 S. Scott Street. 817.447.9122. 11am-9pm Wed-Sat. $$

Fort Worth

CAFÉ MODerN / 3200 Darnell, 817.840.2157. Lunch: 11am-2:30pm Tue.-Fri.; 11am-3pm Sat & Sun. $$ KiMBell ArT MUSeUM / 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.332.8451, ext. 251. For reservations call 817.332.8541 ext. 277. Lunch 11:30am-2pm Tue.-Thu. & Sat.; noon-2pm Fri. & Sun.; Dinner 5:30pm-7:30pm Fri. $$

lili’S BiSTrO / 1310 W. Magnolia Ave., 817.877.0700. Lunch Hours 11am-2:30pm Mon.-Sat.; Dinner Hours 5:30pm-9pm Tue.-Thu.; 5:30pm-10pm Fri. & Sat. $$ SPir Al DiNer / 1314 W. Magnolia, 817.332.8834. 11am-10pm Tue.-Sat.; 11am-5pm Sun. $

ZAMBr ANO wiNe Cell Ar / 910 Houston St., Ste. 110, 817.850.9463. 5pm-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 5pm-midnight Fri. & Sat.; Closed Sundays. $-$$

ethnic

Arlington

TANDOOr iNDiAN reSTAUr ANT / 532 Fielder N. Plaza, 817.261.6604. Lunch: 11:30am-2:30pm Sun.-Sat.; Dinner: 5pm-10 p.m. Sun.-Sat. $-$$ Fort Worth

BOMBAY Grill / 4625 Donnelly Ave., 817.377.9395. Lunch: 11am-2pm Mon.-Fri.; 11:30am-2:30pm Sat. & Sun.; Dinner: 5:30pm-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 5:30pm10:30pm Fri. & Sat.; 5:30pm-10pm Sun. $ BYBlOS / 1406 N. Main St., 817.625.9667. 1am-2am Fri. & Sat.; Sunday available for private parties. $$ HeDArY’S / 6323 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.731.6961. 11am-10pm Sun.; 11am-3pm Mon.; 11am-10pm Tue.Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.; 5pm-11pm Sat. $ KiNG TUT / 1512 Magnolia Ave., 817.335.3051. 11am2:30pm Mon.-Sat. 5:30pm-9pm Mon.-Sat. $$ MAHAr AjA / 6308 Hulen Bend Blvd., 817.263.7156. 11am-2pm Mon.-Fri.; 11:30am-2:30pm Sat.-Sun.; 5:30pm-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 5:30pm-10:30pm Fri.-Sat. $$

french

Arlington

CACHArel / 2221 E. Lamar Blvd., Ste. 910, 817.640.9981. 11:30am-2pm & 5pm-10pm Mon.-Fri.; 5pm-10pm Sat. $$$

Fort Worth

l A MADeleiNe / 6140 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.654.0471. Other locations: 2101 N. Collins St., Arlington, 817.461.3634. 4201 S Cooper St., Arlington, 817.417.5100. 900 Hwy. 114 W., Grapevine, 817.251.0255. Camp Bowie 6:30am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 6:30am-11pm Fri.-Sat.; 6:30am-8pm Sun.-Thu.; 6:30am10pm Fri.-Sat.; Hwy. 114 6:30am-9pm Sun.-Thu.; 6:30am-10pm Fri.-Sat.; Collins and Cooper 6:30am10pm Sun.-Thu.; 6:30am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $ SAiNT-eMiliON / 3617 W. 7th St., 817.737.2781. Full bar. 6pm-9pm Tue.-Thu.; 6pm-10pm Fri.-Sat. $$$

german

Fort Worth

Arlington BOUDreAUX CAjUN KiTCHeN/ 4000 Bagpiper

eDelweiSS / 3801 Southwest Blvd., 817.738.5934. 5pm-10pm Tue.-Thu.; 5pm-11pm Fri. & Sat.; 11am-8pm Sun.; Closed Mondays. $$ GreeNwOOD’S / 3522 Bluebonnet Cir., 817.921.6777. Lunch: 11am-2:30pm Thu. & Fri. 4pm-9pm Tue.-Thu.; 4pm-10pm Fri.-Sat.$$

greek

Fort Worth CAFÉ MeDi / 420 Grapevine Hwy., 817.788.5110. 11am-2:30pm, 5pm-10pm Tue.-Sat.; 11am-9pm Sun. $ GreeK HOUSe / 2426 Forest Park Blvd., 817.921.1473. 11am-8pm Mon.-Sat. $ jAZZ CAFÉ / 2504 Montgomery St., 817.737.0043. 11am-3pm Mon.-Fri.; 9am-3pm Sat.; 9am-2pm Sun. $

italian

Arlington/Mid-Cities

BirrAPOreTTi’S / 668 Lincoln Square, 817.265.0588. Brunch menu: 11am-11pm Sun.-Mon. & Wed.-Thu.; 11am-12:30am Tues.; 11am-midnight Fri.-Sat. $$ iTAliANNi’S / 1601 Precinct Line Rd., Hurst, 817.498.6770. 11am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.Sat. $$ l A BiSTrO / 722 Grapevine Hwy., Hurst, 817.281.9333. 11am-10pm Sun.-Fri.; 5pm-11pm Sat. $$ MONi'S / 1730 W. Randol Mill Road #100, Arlington, 817.860.6664. 11am-10pm Mon.-Sun.; $$ NiZZA PiZZA / 1430 S. Cooper, 817.274.5222. 11am10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $ PAliO’S PiZZA CAFÉ / 5712 Colleyville Blvd. Ste. 130, 817.605.7555. 11am-10pm daily. $ PiCCOlO MONDO / 829 E. Lamar Blvd., 817.265.9174. Lunch: 11:30am-2:15pm Mon.-Fri.; Dinner: 5:30 pm10:15pm Mon.-Thu.; 5:30pm-11pm Fri. & Sat.; 5:30 pm-10pm Sun. $-$$

PreSPA'S / 4720 Sublett Road, Arlington, 817.561.7540. Other location: 3100 W. Arkansas Lane #B, Dalworthington Gardens, 817.459.2775. 11am-9pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat.; 11am-9pm Sun. $$ reFleCTiONS OF Bell A viTA / 1507 N. Watson Road, Arlington, 817.633.0877. Breakfast and Lunch, 6am-2pm Sun.-Sat.; Dinner, 4:30pm-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 4:30pm-11pm Fri.-Sat.; 4:30pm-9pm Sun.11am-9pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat.; 11am-9pm Sun. $ rUGGeri’S riSTOr ANTe / 32 Village Ln., Ste. 10, Colleyville, 817.503.7373. Lunch: 11am-2pm Mon.-Fri.; Dinner: 5pm-10pm Mon.-Sun. $$

Fort Worth

AveNTiNO’S iTAliAN / 5800 Lovell Ave., 817.570.7940.11am-2:30pm Mon.-Fri.; 5pm-9pm Mon.Thurs.; 5:30pm-10pm Fri. & Sat. $$$ Bell A iTAliA weST / 5139 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.738.1700. 11:30am-1:30pm Mon.-Fri.; 6pm-9pm Mon.-Thu.; 6pm-10pm Fri.-Sat. $$ CAFÉ Bell A / 3548 South Hills Ave., 817.922.9500. 11am-10pm Mon.-Fri.; 4pm-10pm Sat.-Sun. $-$$ FerrÉ riSTOr ANTe BAr / 215 E. Fourth St., 817.332.0033. 4pm-9pm Mon.-Thu.; 4pm-11pm Fri.Sat. $$

FireSiDe PieS / 2949 Crockett St., 817.769.3590. 5pm-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 5pm-11pm Sat.; 4pm-11pm Sun. $$ FOr TUNA / 5837 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.737.4469. 11am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $ iTAliAN iNN riDGle A / 6323 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.737.0123. 5pm-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 5pm-11pm Fri.Sat. $-$$ l A PiAZZA / 2930 Bledsoe St., 817.334.0000. 11:30am-2pm Sun.-Fri.; 5:30pm-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 5:30pm-10pm Fri.-Sat. $$$ MAMA’S PiZZA / 1813 W. Berry St., 817.923.3541. 5800 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.731.MAMA Lunch buffet: 11am-2pm daily. Delivery through Entrees-To-Go: 11am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat.; Noon10pm Sun. $ MANCUSO’S / 9500 White Settlement Rd., 817.246.7041. Lunch: 10:30am-1pm Mon.-Fri.; Dinner: 4pm-9pm Mon.-Thu.;4pm-10pm Fri. & Sat.; Closed Sundays. $ MArGie’S OriGiNAl iTAliAN K iTCHeN / 9805

Camp Bowie W., 817.244.4301. 5pm-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 5pm-11pm Fri.-Sat. $$

MellOw MUSHrOOM / 3455 Bluebonnet Circle, 817.207.9677. 11am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.Sat. $$

Mil ANO’S / 3416 W. 7th St., 817.332.5226. 11am10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri. & Sat. $ NONNA TATA / 1400 W. Magnolia Ave.,

817.332.0250. 11am-3pm Tue.-Fri.; 5:30pm-9pm Tue.Thu.; 5:30pm-10pm Fri. $-$$

PATRIZIO PIZZA, PASTA AND VINO / 2932 Crockett St., Fort Worth, 817.698.0003. 11am-10pm, Sun.-Mon.; 11am-11pm, Tues.-Thu.; 11 am-midnight, Fri.-Sat. $$-$$$

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

PIZZERIA UNO CHICAGO GRIll / 300 Houston St., 817.885.8667. 11am-11pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-midnight Fri. & Sat. $

TAVERNA RISOTTERIA / 450 Throckmorton St.,

817.885.7502. Sunday brunch. 11am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri. & Sat.; 10am-10pm Sun. $-$$ Grapevine /Southlake/Colleyville

BRIO TUSCAN GRIll / 1431 Plaza Place, Southlake, 817.310.3136. 11am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.Sat. $-$$

BUCA DI BEPPO / 2701 E. State Hwy. 114, Southlake, 817.749.6262. 11am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri. & Sat.; 11am-9pm Sun. $$

FERRARI’S ITAlIAN VIll A / 1200 William D. Tate Ave., 817.251.2525. 11am-2pm Mon.-Fri.; 5pm-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 5pm-10:30pm Fri.-Sat. $$-$$$

latin american

Colleyville/Fort Worth

GlORIA’S / Colleyville: 5611 Colleyville Blvd., 817.656.1784. Fort Worth: 2600 W. 7th St., 817.332.8800. Arlington: 3901 Arlington Highlands Blvd., Ste. 137, 817.701.2981. Colleyville: 11am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. Fort Worth: 11am-9pm Sun.-Mon.; 11am-10pm Tue.-Thu.; 11am-2am Fri.-Sat. $-$$

YUCATAN TACO STAND / 909 West Magnolia Ave., 817.924.8646. 11am to 10pm Mon.-Wed.; 11am-Midnight Thurs.-Fri., Kitchen Closes at 10pm. Sunday Closed. $$

mediterranean

Fort Worth

CHADRA MEZZA & GRIll / 1622 Park Place Ave., 817.924.2372. 11am-3pm Mon.-Tue; 11am-10pm Wed.Sat. $-$$ SAPRISTI! / 2418 Forest Park Blvd., 817.924.7231. 5:30pm-9:30pm Tue.-Thu.; 5:30pm-10pm Fri.-Sat.; Sunday brunch from 10:30am-2pm. $$

SCAMPI’S MEDITERRANEAN CAFE / 1057 W. Magnolia Ave., 817.927.1887. BYOB. 11am-2pm Mon.-Fri.; 5:30pm-9pm Wed.-Thu.; 5:30pm-9:30pm Fri.-Sat. $ TERRA MEDITERRANEAN GRIll / 2973 Crockett St., Fort Worth, 817.744.7485. 11am-2:30pm and 5pm10pm, Mon.-Fri.; 11am-11pm, Sat.; 11am-9pm, Sun. $-$$

mexican

Arlington

CHUY'S / 4001 Bagpiper Way, Ste. 199, 817. 557.2489. 11am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $ Colleyville/Grapevine

ESPARZA’S / 124 E. Worth St., 817.481.4668. 11am10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat.; 11am-9pm Sun. $ l A HACIENDA RANCH / 5250 Hwy. 121, Colleyville, 817.318.7500. 11am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.Sat. $$ RIO MAMBO / 5150 Hwy. 121, 817.354.3124. 11am9:30pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-10:30pm Fri.-Sat. $$ Fort Worth

ANTHONY’S / 2400 Meacham Blvd., 817.378.9005. 7am-2:30pm Mon.-Fri.; 5pm-9pm Wed.-Sat. $ BAKER ST. PUB & GRIll / 6333 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.377.9772. 11am-2am daily. $-$$

BENITO’S RESTAURANT / 1450 W. Magnolia Ave., 817.332.8633. 10am-9pm Mon.-Thu., 10am-2am Fri.-

Sat., 11am-9pm Sun. $$

CABO GRANDE / 115 W. 2nd St., 817.348.8226. 11am10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-midnight Fri.-Sat. $$

CANTINA lAREDO / 530 Throckmorton St., 817.810.0773. 11am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.Sat.; 10am-9pm Sun. $-$$

CHIMY’S CERVECERIA / 1053 Foch St., 817.348.8888. 11am-midnight Mon.-Sat. $

CHIPOTlE / 3050 S. Hulen St., 817.735.8355. Other locations: 3000 W. 7th St., 817.348.8530. 4484 Bryant Irvin Rd., 817.735.4506. 1312 W. Pipeline Rd., 817.595.3875. 3010 E. Southlake Blvd., 817.748.4745. 11am-10pm daily. $ DOS GRINGOS / 1015 S. University Dr., 817.338.9393. 11am-9pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $ El ASADERO / 1535 N. Main St., 817.626.3399. 11am10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-midnight Fri.-Sat. $-$$ El FENIX / 6391 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.732.5584. 11am-10pm daily. $ El R ANCHO GRANDE / 1400 N. Main St., 817.624.9206. 11am-9pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.Sat. $-$$ ESPERANZA’S MEXICAN BAKERY & CAFE / 2122 N. Main St., 817.626.5770. Bakery and Cafe: 6 am-7pm daily. Other location: 1601 Park Place Ave., 817.923.1992. 6:30am-9pm Mon.-Thurs.; 6:30am-10pm Fri.-Sat.; 6:30am-5pm Sun. $ FERNANDEZ CAFE / 4220 W. Vickery Blvd., 817.377.2652. 6:30am-2pm daily. $ FIESTA / 3233 Hemphill St., 817.923.6941. 11am-9pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat. $

FUZZY’S TACO SHOP / 2917 W. Berry St., 817.924.7943. Other Locations: 2719 Race St., 817.831. TACO. 5710 Rufe Snow, 817.465.3899. 510 East Abram, Arlington, 817.265.8226. 7am-midnight Mon.-Wed.; 7am-1am Thu.; 7am-3am Fri. & Sat.; 7am-10pm Sun. $ HACIENDA SAN MIGUEl / 2948 Crockett St., 817.386.9923. 11am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-midnight Fri. & Sat. $-$$

JOE T. GARCIA’S / 2201 N. Commerce, 817.626.4356. Cash only. 11am-2:30pm, 5pm-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am11pm Fri.-Sat.; 11am-10pm Sun. $$

l A FAMIlIA / 841 Foch St., 817.870.2002. 11am-10pm Mon.-Fri.; 10am-11pm Sat. $

l A Pl AYA MAYA / 6209 Sunset Dr., 817.738.3329. Other locations: 1540 N. Main St., 817.624.8411. 3200 Hemphill St., 817.924.0698. 11am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.; 10am-11pm Sat.; 10am-10pm Sun. $ lOS MOlCAJETES / 4320 Western Center Blvd., 817.306.9000. 11am-9:30pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat.; 11am-9pm Sun. $

lOS VAqUEROS / 2629 N. Main St., 817.624.1511. Other Location: 3105 Cockrell Ave., 817.769.3070.11am9pm Mon.-Thu.; 11 am-10pm, Fri.-Sat.; 10:30am-9pm Sun. Other location: Crown Valley Golf Club, 29 Crown Road, Weatherford. 817.441.2300 $ MAMBO’S / 1010 Houston St. in the Park Central Hotel, 817.336.3124. 11am- 2pm Mon.-Fri.; 5pm-midnight Tue.-Thu.; 5pm-2am Fri.-Sat. $ MI COCINA / 509 Main St., 817.877.3600. Other location: 4601 W. Freeway (I-30 and Hulen), 817.569.1444. 11am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $ THE ORIGINAl / 4713 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.738.6226. 11am-9pm Tue.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.Sat.; 11am-9pm Sun. $ PACO & JOHN / 1116 8th Ave., 817.810.0032. Breakfast/Lunch hours: 7:30am-2:30pm Mon.-Fri.; 10am-2pm Sat.; Dinner hours: 5:30pm-9pm Mon.-Sat. $$ PAPPASITO’S CANTINA / 2704 W. Freeway, 817.877.5546. Other location: 321 W. Road to Six Flags, Arlington, 817.795.3535. 11am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am11pm Fri.-Sat. $$ all locations PUlIDOS / 2900 Pulido St., 817.732.7571. Other location: 5051 Hwy. 377 S., 817.732.7871. 11am-9:30pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat. $ RED CACTUS RESTAURANT / 3005 S. University Dr., 817.927.2933. 9am-9pm Mon.-Sun. $ REVOlVER TACO lOUNGE / 2822 W. 7th St., 817.820.0122. 11am-10pm Tue.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.Sat.; 11am-3pm Sun. $$ RIO MAMBO / 6125 SW Loop 820, 817.423.3124. 11am-9:30pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-10:30pm Fri.-Sat. $$ SAlSA FUEGO / 3520 Alta Mere Drive, 817.560.7888. 11am-8:30pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-9:30pm Fri. & Sat. $ TRES JOSES COCINA MEXICANA / 4004 White Settlement Rd., 817.763.0456. 11am-9pm Tue.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat.; 11am-9pm Sun.; Closed Mon. $$ UNClE JUlIO’S / 5301 Camp Bowie Blvd.,

817.377.2777. 11am-10:30pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11:30pm Fri.-Sat. $$

Southlake

MI CHUl A’S / 1431 Southlake Blvd., Ste. 551, 817.756.6920. 11am-9pm Sun-Thu.; 11am-9:30pm Fri. & Sat. $$

seafood

Arlington FISH CITY GRIll / 3900 Arlington Highlands Blvd., 817.465.0001. 11am-10pm Mon.- Thu.; 11am–11pm Fri.Sat.; 11am- 9pm Sun. $-$$ Fort Worth

BlU CRAB / 6115 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.763.8585. Mon.-Sat. 11am-10pm; Sun. 11am-9pm. $$$$ DADDY JACK’S / 353 Throckmorton St., 817.332.2477. 11am-2pm Mon.-Sat.; 5pm-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 5pm-11pm Fri. & Sat. $$

EDDIE V’S / 3100 W. 7th St. 817.336.8000. Open daily at 4pm. $$$$ J&J OYSTER BAR / 612 N. University Dr., 817.335.2756. 11am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.Sat. $

lONE STAR OYSTER BAR / 4750 Bryant Irvin Rd., 817.370.0030. 11am-2am Tue.-Sat.; 11am-midnight Sun.-Mon. $

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

RAZZOO’S / 318 Main St. in Sundance Square, 817.429.7009. Other location: 4700 Bryant Irvin Rd. in Cityview, 817.292.8584. 11am-11pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am2am Fri.-Sat. $$

ROCKFISH / 3050 S. Hulen St., 817.738.3474. 11am9pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat. $$ ZEKE’S FISH & CHIPS / 5920 Curzon Ave., 817.731.3321. 11am-9pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.; 10am-11pm Sat.; Noon-9pm Sun. $

Southlake

FISH CITY GRIll / 2750 E. Southlake Blvd., Ste. 130, 817.748.0456. 11am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11pm-11pm Fri. & Sat.; 11am-9pm Sun. $-$$ TRUlUCK’S SEAFOOD, STEAK & CRAB HOUSE / 1420 Plaza Pl., 817.912.0500. 5pm-10pm daily. $$$

Willow Park

FISH CREEK / 4899 E. I-20., 817.441.1746. 4pm-9pm Mon.-Thu.; 4pm-10pm Fri.; 4pm-9pm Sat.; 11am-9pm Sun. $$

southwest

Fort Worth

BlUE MESA BAR & GRIll / 1600 S. University Dr., 817.332.6372. Other Location: 1586 E. Southlake Blvd., Southlake, 817.416.0055. Fort Worth: 11am-10pm Mon.Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat.; 9am-10pm Sun.; Southlake: 11am-10:30pm Fri. & Sat.; 9am-9:30pm Sun. $$

BONNEll’S FINE TEXAS CUISINE / 4259 Bryant Irvin Rd., 817.738.5489. Dinner Hours 5:30pm-9:30pm Tue.Sat. Closed Sun.-Mon. $$$ l ANNY’S AlTA COCINA MEXICANA / 3405 W. 7th St., 817.850.9996. Lunch: 11am-2pm Tue.-Fri.; Dinner: 5:30pm-10pm Tue.-Thu.; 5:30pm-10:30pm Fri. & Sat. $$$ lONESOME DOVE WESTERN BISTRO / 2406 N. Main St., 817.740.8810. 11:30am-2:30pm Tue.-Sat.; 5pm-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 5pm-11pm Fri.-Sat. $$$ MICHAElS RESTAURANT & ANCHO CHIlE BAR / 3413 W. 7th St., 817.877.3413. 11am-2:30pm Mon.-Fri.; 5:30pm-10pm Mon.-Wed.; 5:30pm-11pm Thu.-Sat. Chile Bar hours: 11am-11pm Mon.-Wed.; 11am-1am Thu.-Fri.; 5pm-1am Sat. $ REATA / 310 Houston St., 817.336.1009. 11am-2:30pm, 5pm-10:30pm daily. $$ THE TAVERN / 2755 S. Hulen St. 11am-10pm Mon.Fri.; 9am-10pm Sat.-Sun. 817.923.6200. $$ TIllMAN'S ROADHOUSE / 2933 Crockett St., 817.850.9255. 11 am-11pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-2pm Fri.-

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Willow Park

clear fork station / 4971 E. I-20 Service Road N. 817.441.1551. 11am-9pm Tue.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat.; 11am-9pm Sun. Lunch, 11am-3pm Tue.-Fri.; Dinner, 5pm-10pm Tue.-Sat. $$-$$$

steaks

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In 1993, Bill Clinton was president, and Kay Granger was Fort Worth’s mayor.

The Dallas Cowboys beat the Buffalo Bills in Superbowl XXVII where quarterback Troy Aikman was named MVP. A 46-year-old Nolan Ryan pitched his last game.

Sears called it quits on its legendary catalogue. Eric Clapton took home a Grammy Award for “Tears From Heaven,” “Schindler’s List” was named best picture at The Academy Awards and Beanie Babies were all the rage. A gallon of gas cost $1.16.

And the American Cancer Society’s Cowtown Ball was kicked off, y’all.

Cowtown Ball

Photo Courtesy of Angela Bentley of Just 4 Clicks

Fort Worth

is where the West began, so the American Cancer Society is where Tarrant County kicks up its heels — Western style — for a good cause.

This year marks the 20th anniversary of the cowboy chic gala where the tradition continues of mixing up cowboy culture with raising funds for a worthy cause.

“Cowtown Ball has a long history in Fort Worth of raising important money for a premiere cause—the fight against cancer,” said Mary Rogers, the longtime social columnist for the city’s daily newspaper. As the chronicler of Fort Worth’s biggest social events, Rogers was among those who attended the ball for years. “This signature event drew a glittering crowd with patrons who wanted to have fun and support the cause.”

“The key to it is how good your people are,” John Kyger said recently. Kyger, the American Cancer Society’s staff member charged with initiating new galas, knew he had found the right person in Debbie

Cowtown Ball by the Numbers

20 Cowtown Balls

5 Ranches used as party sites

12 Luxury cars won

750 Raffle tickets sold each year

6 Grammy winners

$5,229,117 raised for the American Cancer Society

Norris. “Debbie was strong enough to get the event off the ground and get the attention brought to it.” Debbie, it seems, had a knack for choosing her committees well, including that all-important underwriting committee. “She surrounded herself with a lot of good volunteers,” Kyger remembered.

Debbie, a Country Day graduate, called on her Fort Worth contacts from school, the Junior League and neighbors to help her start the ball. As someone who had served on Dallas’ glittering Cattle Baron’s Ball committee, she had a vision for such a Western-themed ball and spent a year planning it.

“It was very easy to get people to help because it was a good cause,” Norris remembers. “Everyone has had cancer in their life.”

So a boot-scootin’ tradition waltzed into Tarrant County.

Dressed in their biggest buckles, best boots and finest denim, cowboys and cowgirls have boot-scooted through the years to such country greats as Martina McBride, Tracy Lawrence, Asleep at the Wheel, Steve Wariner and Delbert McClinton. In 1997, organizers took a chance and booked a hometown girl for the ball, not knowing that by the night the ball arrived, that local singer LeAnn Rimes would have been named a Grammy winner.

In the early years, ranches, the kind legendary in Texas, were the sites of the balls. Loma Blanca Ranch, the Circle T Ranch and a fancy equestrian center were among the venues, sometimes with party goers shuttled by bus to exotic locales. Pig races were long a staple at the balls, but other years it was stick horses, armadillos or casino games that wowed the crowd. Auction items have ranged from horses to exotic trips, from fabulous artwork to precious jewels. Silver Concho belts on black table linens decorated the ball that first year, and in contrast 2009 featured sleek bars and sitting areas.

Themes have evolved over the years, too. Cowtown Ball décor followed such fun party titles as “Cowtown Cattle Drive,” “Saddles and Sapphires,” “Under the Santa Fe Moon” and “The Greatest Show on Dirt.” All the two-steppin’ means somebody’s got to rustle up some grub. Menus have featured prime rib, ranch barbecued salmon, smoked pork and bacon-wrapped shrimp for hungry ranch hands.

All this gun-slingin’ for a showdown with cancer has Cowtown kickin’ up its heels. Lassoing 20 years of fun has meant raising more than $5,229,000 — a sum worthy of a Cowtown stampede.

This year’s Cowtown Ball, entitled “Boots & Bling,” is set for Nov. 3 at River Ranch. Headliner Mark Chesnutt will entertain for Texas twosteppers, and ticket prices start at $250 per person. Contact Allison Greenhaw at Allison.greenhaw@cancer.org or 817-570-0633.

Cowtown Ladies Kick up Their Heels for a Cause

For 20 years the ball’s chairwomen have brought the charm of Cowtown to the American Cancer Society’s signature gala in Tarrant County. Sometimes you’ve just gotta bring out the big guns, and some of Fort Worth’s biggest guns-not-for-hire have graced The Cowtown Ball with their considerable sharp-shootin’ abilities.

They’ve gathered their posse, issued clever invitations, hitched up chuck wagons, kept spread sheets, lifted hay bales, booked bands, fenced in armadillos and raced stick horses. They’ve roped in hundreds of volunteers over 20 years, and best of all, they knew how to take the bull by the horns and get the job done. As the sun sinks slowly in the west, each year the Cowtown Ball has gone on, guns ablazin’, to become an ace-high event thanks to sharp-shootin’ volunteers.

American Cancer Society

Services Provided

In and Around Cowtown

Cancer screenings

Patient navigator at JPS

Free wigs and prosthetics

Reach to Recovery breast cancer mentoring program

Road to Recovery transportation assistance

Look Good…Feel Better health and beauty sessions

Cancer resource centers in numerous communities

Childhood cancer survivor scholarships

How the American Cancer Society Gives Cancer the Boot

The American Cancer Society, founded in 1913, is dedicated to creating a world with less cancer and more birthdays. By helping people stay well, get well, find cures and fight back, the American Cancer Society has been the place people have turned to for 99 years.

In north Texas, more than 23,000 people are diagnosed with cancer each year. The Society helps residents locate lifesaving cancer screenings and community resources. In addition, the American Cancer Society offers support to cancer patients and their families during and after treatment.

The Society, the largest supporter of cancer research outside of the federal government, has funded 46 researchers who have won the Nobel Prize. Currently seven cancer researchers are being supported in north Texas by nearly $4 million in grants. Besides funding, the American Cancer Society currently is enrolling hundreds of north Texans in Cancer Prevention Study-3, a national initiative to investigate lifestyle choices to cancer.

All the work is intended to create a world for cowboys and cowgirls with less cancer and more birthdays.

Photo courtesy Amanda Marie Portraits

Chairs from The Cowtown Ball’s 20 years of giving include from left standing, Cynthia Farqharson, Heidi Schutts, Nancy Russell Eubank, Suzanne Burt, Susie Phillips, Peggy Holt, Nancy Carter; sitting from left, Michele Hahnfeld, Neely Fortinberry, Jennifer Williams, Kathleen Leavens and Janeen Lamkin.

Photo Courtesy of Angela Bentley of Just 4 Clicks

Frank Kent Cadillac Car Raffle All-new 2013 ATS

Tickets are $100 - only 750 will be sold

Tickets are $250 each or $500 per couple

Tables of 8 are $2,000 to $4,000

Sponsorship opportunities still available

SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS:

Leddy’s Ranch @ Sundance, Moncrief Cancer Institute, Texas Oncology, Morrison Supply, Cook Children’s Medical Center, Progressive Waste Solutions, Larry Joe Taylor, Hugh M Cunningham, Inc, Crestline Investments, GM Financial, David Bonderman, Pier 1 Imports, Coors Distributing of Fort Worth , Cash America 2012 Honorary Chairs Leigh and Brian Lowrance

For with the Society Allison.Greenhaw@cancer.org (817) 570-0633

People and events that shaped our city

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SOME WHO STAYED OR WORKED AT WHAT IS NOW MISS MOLLY’S IN THE STOCKYARDS APPARENTLY DECIDED TO RETURN — AFTER DEATH. Henry Bailey, former president of the Washington State Ghost Society, says on the Web site of the oldest bed and breakfast in Fort Worth that the 1910 boarding house turned bordello in the 1940s “is considered one of the most haunted properties in Fort Worth and one of the most active paranormal sites in Texas.” Sightings include fullbodied apparitions. You might want to investigate yourself on Halloween.

Spooky 1940

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