Just a hop and a skip away, Waxahachie serves up fine dining
Clay Pigeon's Bria Downey has reason to be proud after taking this year's Top Chef crown
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Dishing Out a Winner It was a trial by fire at River Ranch Stockyards, where the chefs from B&B Butchers and Restaurant, Café Modern, Magdalena’s and Clay Pigeon went headto-head for the title of Top Chef. Here, we meet the competitors face-to-face and learn how each of them found their way to the top.
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Eatsville, TX This ain’t your grandma’s Waxahachie. Here’s a look at seven restaurants that have turned this area into a foodie hotspot.
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Fort Worthian One on one with the star of Hangman’s House of Horrors.
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Fort Worth’s Shot in the Arm The city’s vaccine statistics may surprise you.
Flower Power It’s a bird. No, it’s a plane. No, it’s … Sunflowerman?
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A Generous Sole A local son leaves a cushy job to start a shoe company with a greater purpose.
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Five Crafty Fall Trips Don’t just tour a distillery. Take a distillery tour across the country.
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The G.O.A.T. Distillery Waste turns to whiskey at a newly opened Granbury distillery. 120
Getting Your Southern Fixe Are Fixe biscuits as advertised? Our food writer gives her take. 122
The Feed The barbecue scene has been busy as of late. 126
Restaurant Listings A comprehensive guide to area restaurants.
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A Familiar Recipe
» While short deadlines and long hours come with the territory, I’m quickly learning that being the editor of a city magazine has its perks. During my thus-far short stint, I’ve had the privilege of swiftly becoming acquainted with the city through delicious lunches, dinners, drinks and friendly conversation with the movers and shakers of this fine town. I’ve explored the Trinity Trails, purchased a “Go Frogs” shirt, watched a brilliant performance at the Bass Performance Hall and eaten on top of a paper sack at Kincaid’s Hamburgers. In other words, I’m quickly learning what it is to be a Fort Worthian.
Yet, it’s dawned on me that, in our magazine full of lists, tops and best ofs, I
haven’t the slightest clue how one picks a best anything in a city full of top-notch establishments and professionals. Fortunately, for my first full issue as editor, I avoided such a chore — a competition decided the outcome for me.
On Sept. 6, we hosted our ninth annual Top Chef competition, a fun yet pressurepacked way to determine the year’s best chef through a series of culinary challenges. Bria Downey, John Piccolino, Denise Paul Shavandy and Juan Rodriguez all shared the stage but only one could capture the prize.
In addition to learning more about each of the four competitors mentioned above, this issue also features stunning photography of our city from bird’s-eye view and a dining tour of the burgeoning town of Waxahachie courtesy of our dining expert, Malcolm Mayhew.
Like all the editors who walked in these shoes before me, I’ll do my best to deliver engaging content about our growing city. It’s a recipe that’s worked up until now; I only plan on adding a dash from my own spice rack.
ON THE COVER:
Hours before the Top Chef competition, we gathered all four of our Top Chef contestants at host Jon Bonnell’s restaurant, Waters, for a photo shoot modeled after an after-school special. Surprisingly, to us, the chefs were pros at striking power poses.
Bria’s final dish of a perfectly seared duck breast with charred Belgian endive and creamy rendered joie gras polenta floored the judges, who crowned her the victor, and it capped off my first event as editor of what will hopefully be many more to come.
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Have any corrections? Comments? Concerns? Send to Executive Editor Brian Kendall at bkendall@fwtexas.com.
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» Meet our newest contributor, Sheila Ellis. If you’re wondering if you’ve seen her before, you have — she started as an intern this summer and left such an impression that we decided to hire her as a freelance writer, taking the reins of our events section on page 106 while she finishes her studies at Oklahoma Christian University.
Here, she tells us a bit about herself.
First off, we’re so happy we didn’t scare you away. What was the toughest thing you had to do as an intern here? It’s embarrassing, but the toughest thing was assimilating into an office environment. Did I have to wear a blazer (aptly named) in 90-degree weather? Was it okay for me to get a cup of coffee from the lounge? Should I dare to make eye contact with my superiors? Okay, maybe it wasn’t that bad, but I was a stew of nerves and doubt. Luckily, everyone at the magazine did the opposite of scaring me away. By the end of my internship, the office felt like a home away from home instead of the stone-cold land of cubicles I imagined.
Since you’re our event writer, what are some of your favorite things to do in Fort Worth? Of course, I have to mention Fort Worth’s Cultural District. Maybe it exists, but I’ve never been to another city where you can spend the day walking through so many excellent museums — an activity that warms my nerdy heart. However, my absolute favorite thing to do in the city is meet my grandmother for dinner. Sure, it’s sappy. Fight me. We’re working our way through some restaurants on Magnolia Avenue right now, but we still have a lot to tackle since, you know, it’s Fort Worth.
You’re in your senior year. Any idea what’s next? Grad school! The idea of being a professor was so appealing to high school me. However, as I began [at the] university, admitting that began to make me feel like I was a five-year-old claiming I wanted to be a rock star. I’m beginning to own up to my big ideas again, but first on the agenda is a gap year. Also, sleeping. I plan on sleeping for once.
Say, tell us a little about your Jeff Goldblum obsession. If you insist. Is there a word limit on this one? The alluring personality, delightful speech pattern and unique vocabulary draw me in. His fashion sense and handsome looks also deserve an honorable mention. Disclaimer for his lovely wife, Emilie: You all have a beautiful marriage, and my crush is almost 100 percent platonic.
VOLUME 21, NUMBER 10, OCTOBER 2018
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» Fort Worth Magazine releases its first-ever Dining Guide this month. The four folks below make up just part of the team that spent months poring over hundreds of restaurants in the area, which begged the question: What’s your favorite restaurant in Fort Worth?
“West Side Cafe. It’s a no-frills kind of place that probably hasn’t had a new menu item or piece of furniture in three decades. In my short time in Fort Worth, I’ve tried nearly everything with the word chicken on its menu. While I’ve received an expeditious dining education since my move — and there’s still more to try — West Side Cafe is going to be a tough one to top.”
“Carshon’s Deli! Corned beef and pastrami sandwiches, served like I remembered at the corner deli when I was living in New York. The Rebecca is my personal favorite. They know my name and remember what I order, every time.”
Relive the Action
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“Rise No. 3 is the bomb.com. I can go on about the marshmallow soup and crabmeat souffle, but my favorite part of the meal will always be dessert. When the server pours the sauce over the chocolate souffle, you better bet my phone will be out to Instagram it.”
Scott Nishimura, Executive Editor of Fort Worth Inc.
“This was difficult. Asking me to name a go-to restaurant is like asking a condemned man to choose his last meal. OK, the chicken-fried whatever at Billy’s Oak Acres BBQ. (My deadline week protein is the chicken and garlic sauce at Szechuan Chinese.)”
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» Hanging out. Hangman’s House of Horrors celebrates its 30th season this year. Turns out, the man under the mask is a pretty nice guy.
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BY SAMANTHA CALIMBAHIN
angman’s House of Horrors nearly hung up the noose for good in 2013. That year, former owner D’Ann Dagen was preparing to retire and asked Scott Laughlin to play the role of the Hangman for what fans thought would be the haunted house’s final year. Of course, Laughlin said yes.
But, thanks to local demand and Allen Sturgeon stepping in to become the new owner, Hangman’s didn’t close. Instead, it remained open, moved to its current location on Blue Mound Road, and is now celebrating its 30th season of bringing scares — and raising money for local charities like a Wish with Wings and Victory Therapy Center.
And, still playing the title role is Laughlin — firefighter by day and haunted house actor by night. He stopped by the Fort Worth Magazine office to chat about life as the man behind the mask.
Q. How much time does it take to get into the costume?
A. Not much. Clothes, makeup, mask, noose, gloves. Ten to 15 minutes.
Q. Your character is a little different from the others, in that you’re not confined to a single room in the haunted house — you can show up anywhere. Do you have a strategy when it comes to scaring?
A. I start while people are standing in line
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for tickets. If I know I’ve gotten a good scare on some people from the get-go, I’ll keep my eye on them all night long. I’ll catch them off guard. Sometimes I get off track, and I lose them; then I’ll catch up with them somewhere. They’re like, “How in the world? Are there more than one of you?” There are different back hallways, so I can pop in and out.
Q. Have you ever broken character?
A. There may be one or two times that I’ve broken character, like it’s a friend that I saw, and they didn’t know that I was the Hangman, so I broke character to say hi to them.
Q. Has working for a haunted house changed the way you visit haunted houses?
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how well the actors play their role. For Hangman’s House of Horrors, we use lots of live actors; we have a theme that goes along throughout the whole house. There are other haunted houses that may have animatronics — they use machines to try to scare people. Those are neat, but whenever you’re in a haunted house with live actors, then you go to one that’s got animatronics, it’s just totally different. It’s a different scare.
When it comes to a haunted house, not many times do I ever get scared, because I know. I’ve got my head on swiveled 360 all the time, and I know my surroundings.
Q. Has there ever been a time you were scared at your own haunted house?
A. There was one night I walked through the clowns’ room, and one of the clown actors popped out of an area that I know is definitely a common pop-out place. He caught me off guard and scared me. There have been a couple times when a customer’s come up, caught me from behind and tapped me on the shoulder. Other than that, I don’t get scared all that often.
Q. What does scare you?
A In real life, I guess, I’m terrified of snakes.
Q. So you’re like Indiana Jones?
A. Yeah. Terrified of snakes in real life, but in the haunt business, there’s not much. I do the scare, and they don’t scare me.
Q. Do you have a day job?
A. I’m a fireman for Erath County Fire. Then I volunteer for Spring Creek Fire Department, which is south of Weatherford. I also work in the emergency room at Harris Methodist HEB as an EMT.
Q. Any advice for aspiring scare-ers?
A. Find a character you would like to be and practice playing the role of that character. There are actors’ training workshops at Hangman’s that you can attend.
1. Noose. Can’t be Hangman without it.
2. Original Hangman’s mask. The original mask had a simpler look that mimicked the executioner masks worn during Medieval times.
3. Leather mask. Jason Aston, a fellow Hangman’s actor who
runs around with a chainsaw, created the leather mask that the Hangman wears.
4. Baseball cap. When he’s not in costume, Scott says he’s almost always wearing a baseball cap.
5. “Halloween” and “Friday the 13th.” Scott’s favorite horror movies.
6. Gloves. Scott’s own from home.
7. Drawstring bags. Where he keeps it all.
Fort Worth’s Shot in the Arm
» When it comes to children getting vaccinated, a recent national study has stamped Tarrant County with the description of “hotspot” — a place where children are more vulnerable to preventable disease outbreaks. Last school year, over 55,000 Tarrant County students — kindergarten through grade 12 — filed nonmedical exemptions, which absolved them of receiving required
There are two reasons people don’t vaccinate their children. One is religious, because pharmaceutical companies use aborted fetus material in the vaccination.** And then there’s the belief that vaccines are unhealthy, so I support anybody who chooses not to vaccinate their children.
KAY FERRIS, 60, Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
That is a little surprising, and a little saddening. Those antivaccers can cause health crises if their children aren’t vaccinated. I go to TCU, and we had a mumps outbreak, so anyone who hadn’t been vaccinated was at risk of getting the mumps.
RYAN CHRISTIAN, 28,
student
We want our son to be vaccinated, but we don’t want all of them to be thrown at him at once; we think that’s where the problem usually is.
MEGAN RHONE, 36, librarian
** According to the World Health Organization, the only widely used vaccine derived from aborted human fetuses is the vaccine against rubella (German measles).
vaccinations to prevent the outbreak of mumps, measles and more. Texas is one of 18 states that allow exemptions on the grounds of philosophical or religious beliefs.
We visited with everyday Fort Worthians on the streets to get their take on this statistic and whether nonmedical exemptions should be allowed. Here’s what they said:
I do not believe in the flu vaccine — I’m datadriven; I am a health care professional. However, things like measles, mumps, rubella — all those things that you’re vaccinated for as a child, I’m in support of that. The efficacy has been proven over time.
CAROLINE POLLEY, nurse
WHO announced in 2015 that rubella had been eradicated in the Western Hemisphere, thanks, in large part, to vaccinations. Vaccines by the #s
56,738: students in Tarrant County who are not vaccinated 194: nations that endorsed the Global Vaccine Action Plan, which sets up a framework to prevent deaths from vaccine-preventable diseases
1.5 million: deaths that could be prevented if global vaccination
It’s understandable that a parent would want their kids to be safe and secure, and it’s understandable that someone for a religious reason would say I don’t agree with that religiously. However, it is not just about seeing the intentions but seeing the actual results of such things.
BRENDAN VOSS, 23, student
Having a small child ... The thing that bothers me most is the ability to do conscientious waivers to still let kids go to public school without vaccinations. I’ve always felt really strongly about the public obligation to do vaccinations, and that’s the reason why we don’t have measles and other diseases.
BETH KUSH, 37, engineer
improves, according to the World Health Organization 86: percent of children worldwide who receive vaccinations 12: states that allow nonmedical exemptions (there are 18 total) that have seen a recent rise in exemptions
STYLE | CULTURE | TRAVEL
» Turning the pages. You’re either born in Fort Worth, or you live long enough to see yourself become a Fort Worthian. At least, Sunflowerman did. »
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Flower Power
Local art icon Sunflowerman maintains a mildmannered alter ego as Matthew Miller, a young artist with big dreams in Fort Worth.
BY SAMANTHA CALIMBAHIN
The origin story began in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Matthew Miller, age 10 at the time, was attending a summer camp where one of the activities was a drama class. The assignment: Pick an item out of a bag and use it to create a skit. When Miller reached into the bag, he pulled out a shower curtain covered in sunflowers. Thinking quickly, Miller — a fan of superheroes at the time — draped the curtain over his shoulders and tied it off around his neck.
And that day, he became Sunflowerman. The name would eventually come back to haunt him. Miller, who loved to doodle on his homework as a child, went on to pursue a career in art. He’d attend two art schools (the Kendall College of Art and Design and Savannah College of Art and Design) — and drop out twice — before finding himself working at a pizzeria in Atlanta. For a short time, he fell into a cycle: Work during the day, go home and “paint until I fell asleep.”
Then, Miller recalls, he “somehow stumbled upon painting men’s fashion,” making portraits of friends wearing suits. His big break came around 2012 when he illus-
Sunflowerman in his natural habitat: a coffee shop. Photo by Ruth Meharg.
trated for a show with Atlanta menswear boutique H. Stockton. Posting his work to social media garnered international attention, and the next thing he knew, he was booking gigs to illustrate social media and marketing materials for big-name companies like GQ, Maurice Lacroix and Perry Ellis. His Instagram following also grew, to now, nearly 60,000 followers.
And that’s what he continues to do today, illustrating menswear under the nom de plume, “Sunflowerman.” For the past few years, he’s lived on the road, traveling everywhere from New York to London with his wife, a Benbrook native.
“I told my wife I would never move to Fort Worth,” Miller says. “I love New York. I love Chicago. I love LA. I love that big-city vibe — Fort Worth is Cowtown; why would I move there?”
Funny how life works. Miller, now 29, wanted his own studio. His wife wanted to go back to school. The cost of living in a big city like New York was expensive. Plus, Miller says, Fort Worth’s recent growth just seemed interesting. So, they moved to Fort Worth in February, finding an apartment at Ridglea Hills, which Miller turned into a personal studio.
In a short time, Miller has become a local. He’s finding his way around the local art scene — some of his work already appears around town in places like Common Desk, and soon, the Near Southside, as part of its upcoming mural project. He also loves the coffee — having visited nearly every shop in the city, sketching, tasting and critiquing the espresso.
But his favorite thing about Fort Worth, he says, is the people.
“What I love about Fort Worth right now is the entrepreneurial spirit from a lot of the young creative people,” Miller says. “They’re all collaborative and supportive of each other.”
As far as the next step goes, Miller says he’s not entirely sure. He still has dreams — ones that may keep him in Fort Worth or may not. But, he says, he’ll be happy either way, so long as he’s still making art.
“I want to be 85, in a studio. I don’t know if it’s going to be in the center of New York or Hong Kong, or if I’m going to be in the middle of nowhere in the woods; I don’t know that part yet — but I’m going to be in a studio just painting away,” Miller says. “I don’t ever want to retire. I want to keep creating.”
Craig Rogers President & CEO
A Generous Sole
This Fort Worth entrepreneur’s sneaker company combines comfort, style and community service.
BY JENNY B. DAVIS
For more information and to buy Davi sneakers, visit thisisdavi.com.
When Gabe Williams needs a reminder of why he left a cushy corporate job with Nike to become a sneaker entrepreneur, he just has to look down at his arm. From elbow to wrist stretches a dramatic rendering of a scrappy fighter facing a phalanx of armored soldiers led by a warrior wielding an axe. It’s a little David versus Goliath, and that’s the point. After all, Williams did name his company Davi, the Portuguese equivalent of David, and he is leading a fourperson team into a multibillion-dollar market sector.
For Williams, the tattoo serves as a daily reminder to keep Davi moving forward, despite the challenges. To face down fears, to never settle. To live unselfishly and to look within for guidance. It’s heavy
stuff for a sneaker company, but Davi always has been about more than sneakers. At its core, Davi is a community impact organization. Its goal is to partner with schools that serve underfunded communities, first in Fort Worth and later across the country, and to direct profits toward funding sports programs and art education.
In late August, the company officially launched, offering its first design, the Trinidad, for online preorder. The debut was a year in the making, with much of the planning and organizing taking place at a dining table in his grandmother’s home and, most recently, at the conference table in the back of Craftwork Coffee Co. on the city’s Near Southside. Now, Williams is ready to turn this first step into a major leap forward, both for his business and for the kids he aims to help.
Q: Why did you choose sneakers as the flagship product to effect change in underserved communities? Are you one of those selfdescribed “sneakerheads” who collects coveted styles and brands? A: I wouldn’t call myself a sneakerhead, but I would say I enjoy a nice sneaker! Sneakers are something I’ve always had a passion for. It’s something I know and understand from the years I spent working with Nike and from playing sports, so they seemed a logical conduit for what I wanted to do.
Q: In designing Davi’s debut sneaker, the Trinidad, did you rely on your own sense of style or did you check out what was trending, like what brands were hot or what celebrities and famous athletes were wearing? A: I have purposely stayed away from all of that — I
don’t want to be influenced by what anyone else is wearing. I don’t even follow any brands or influencers on my personal Instagram. I want the creative freedom to design what I like, to come up with my own ideas. My own style is very clean and modern, very minimal — minimal branding, very uniform-esque.
Q: That definitely seems to be the vibe you captured! A: I wanted our shoe to be timeless, to be something you could wear with suit pants or with jeans with holes in them. We worked with an award-winning sneaker designer to create the shape and style, and then we adapted it for production.
Q: Were you involved in the construction of the shoe, too? A: Yes. It was very important to us to use authentic, quality materials like 100 percent leather and 100 percent suede, even though
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the market is mostly using synthetics right now. We also put a soft lambskin lining on the heel so it’s really comfortable, and no one is doing that. Our shoes are also gender neutral. Who says what is a male color and a female color anymore? We just want to have good colors and let people go from there.
Q: Tell me about the colors. A: The colors we have right now are chalk pink, a basic white, a black and an indigo, which is navy. Our next colors will be yucca, which is a mint green; desert sand, which is like a taupe; and fog, which is gray. We also have a burgundy with gold-tipped laces that we will offer for presale around the first of the year.
Q: Those white shoes look like a perfect canvas to bring in an artist to paint on them … A: Which we are already working on! We are working on having some artists paint shoes that we can auction off to benefit our schools.
Q: Would you say the sneakers are appropriate for sports or are they more for every day, like athleisure sneakers? A: More athleisure. We didn’t design them for sports; we designed them for the person who has grown up with sneakers and wants to continue wearing them every day.
Q: Where do you see Davi going, productwise? Do you see clothing and accessories on the horizon? A: We will definitely move to clothing, maybe in 2019. We will push three new silhouettes at the beginning of the year, and then we’re going into performance footwear, starting with a soccer cleat. It’s already been designed. We’d really like to target growing performance areas like lacrosse.
Q: If you could choose anyone to wear your sneakers, who would it be? Who is your dream Davi customer? A: Tobe Nwigwe. He is an up-and-coming rapper in Houston who raps about things with positive meaning, not just about material gain.
Q: I know community impact is the driving force behind Davi, but what if people just buy your shoes because they like them? Are you OK with that? A: Yes! I mean, I am not naïve — I would never buy something just because it’s a social enterprise. As much as I like to say I would, I still have to like the product. That’s our hope: To make a product that’s so amazing that people want it, regardless of our social mission. Because if no one wants it, we won’t be able to achieve that mission.
Running Independent
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» It’s no wonder athleisure is such a big thing. It’s comfortable, it’s stylish, and it’s designed for optimal performance during physical activity — be it pumping iron in the gym or pushing a cart through Target. Everyone knows the leading brands, made in overseas factories owned by megabrands and sold at mega malls. But if you want your style — and your buying power — to go the extra mile in support of independent businesses fueled by real people passionate about an active lifestyle, here’s where to start:
HYDE
This California-based brand is known for its commitment to local, sustainable manufacturing and pure ingredients. The company is run by two yoga enthusiasts — one teaches yoga, the other discovered yoga after being sidelined by a running injury. Hyde’s easy, comfy separates are made from organic cotton in Los Angeles, and Peruvian artisans craft its legwarmers and other knitwear pieces. yogahyde.com
MOVE ATHLEISURE
Dedicated entirely to athleisure, this bright, cheerful shop is owned by TCU alum (and mother-of-three), Kara Baker, who launched the business with her best friend (and cousin), Kathleen Cochran. Move’s mix includes national brands popular among athletes and fitness-obsessed celebs (think Jennifer Lopez), along with pieces from local designers like game-day leggings from Alana Kay, a painter who converts her colorful abstract designs into apparel. 3244 West Seventh St., 682.250.5645. moveathleisure.com.
SUPERFUN YOGA PANTS
When Fort Worth native Amy Brachman was searching for the right name for her business, she decided to call it what it was, and SuperFun Yoga Pants was born. The online shop’s colorful, stylish selection of boutique brands (many of which are women-owned or sustainably manufactured) is curated by fitness experts and real people and features honest reviews to ensure the best fit for every body. Buy online or check the schedule for one of Brachman’s frequent pop-up shops at local fitness studios. superfunyogapants.com
BRANDBLACK
High fashion meets new technology in the indie men’s label Brandblack. Its foundation is in performance basketball shoes – founder David Raysse was lead designer at FILA and director of basketball at Adidas, and NBA player Jamal Crawford was for years the brand’s ambassador. But Brandblack is also known for its sportswear, a line of separates like windbreakers, sweatshirts and shorts that blends streetwear style with comfort and durability. brandblack.com
Five Crafty Fall Trips
A spirited excursion to one of these craft distilleries makes for the perfect autumn jaunt.
BY KYLE WHITECOTTON
Over the years, the craft distillation movement has produced hundreds of new distilleries across the country and delivered a fair amount of small brands to compete with the bigger, more established names on the market. These craft distillers are passionate, inquisitive and driven by the thrill of experimentation. Best of all, they often operate in unique distilleries tucked away in charming settings and boast impressive tasting rooms, personalized tours and exciting special events sure to tempt your adventurous palate.
So, while the big-name tours are great, set out this year for a taste of the smaller brands and learn about the art of distillation directly from the people who long ago quit their day jobs to distill full time. You’ll see where these artisanal spirits are made and understand exactly what goes into crafting them while also gaining a wealth of historical and agricultural insights to school your palate. Then again, maybe the view from the tasting room is all you really need. Either way, these five craft distilleries are a great place to start your journey.
High West Distillery & Saloon
Park City, Utah
In 2006, David and Jane Perkins founded High West Distillery — Utah’s first distillery since 1870 — in a historic saloon and livery stable in Old Town Park City with only a small 250-gallon still. Today, this award-winning distiller produces some of the West’s most innovative blends, including the sweet and smoky flavors of Campfire Whiskey; the cinnamon, caramel and mint notes of Rendezvous Rye; and caramel apple finish of American Prairie Bourbon. In 2015, High West opened its newest distillery in Wanship, Utah’s picturesque Blue Sky Ranch, boasting a 1,600-gallon copper pot still. Visitors to either location will enjoy educational whiskey tastings and guided tours, as well as live music, the chef’s special menu and unique whiskey pairings on Thursday nights.
Woody Creek Distillers
Basalt, Colorado
About 15 miles west of Aspen, Colorado, in the town of Basalt is Woody Creek Distillers, the source of true Colorado vodka, rye and gin. Head distiller David Matthews and his team use only potatoes grown on their family farm in their vodka, they source the rye for their 100 percent rye mash whiskey from only trusted Colorado growers, and the distillery even prides itself on low-emissions practices like returning raw product waste from the distilling process to the farm for compost and livestock feed. All of this and a state-of-the-art tasting room with views of the beautiful Roaring Fork Valley make Woody Creek a truly matchless tasting and touring experience for Colorado visitors in every season.
St. George Spirits
Alameda, California
Since 1982, St. George Spirits has been at the forefront of the craft distillation movement. Today it offers a full line of spirits that includes single malt whiskey, agricole rum, absinthe, and a host of gins, vodkas, brandies and liqueurs. Its 65,000-square-foot airplane hangar on a former naval station in Alameda, California, houses its breathtaking tasting room and laboratory alongside a multitude of beautiful copper stills. “Basic” and “Advanced Training” distillery tours include up-close views of the fermentation tanks, barrel storage and bottling line. For the full experience, bring your dog and picnic basket and make use of the distillery’s outdoor patio with spectacular westward views across the bay to the bridges and city skyline of nearby San Francisco.
Kings County Distillery
Brooklyn, New York
Housed in the 119-year-old Paymaster Building in the Brooklyn Navy Yard, Kings
County is Brooklyn’s oldest operating distillery. Using traditional copper whiskey stills made in Scotland, locally built wooden fermenters, and corn and barley grown in its small on-site farm, King County Distillery produces its gold medalwinning, scotch-like Peated Bourbon and Kings County Chocolate Whiskey, made with ground cacao bean husks from nearby Mast Brothers Chocolate. Visit the castlelike Gatehouse tasting room in the 1869 ceremonial entrance to the Navy Yard for public and private tastings and classes, or take part in one of Kings County’s special events like the “Brooklyn Distilled” Walking Tour, which passes through Vinegar Hill to visit Al Capone’s birthplace and sites associated with the Whiskey Wars of 1869-71.
Corsair Distillery
Nashville, Tennessee
In 2010, Nashville natives and childhood friends Darek Bell and Andrew Webber started the city’s first craft distillery since Prohibition, winning over 800 medals and endless praise ever since. Working closely with local farms and the distillery’s local malthouse and smokehouse, Corsair produces award-winning craft spirits like Ryemageddon and Pumpkin Spice Moonshine, as well as craft brews at its Nashville Brewstillery. Public tours include an up-close look at the experimental distilling process and guide-selected tastings of Corsair’s distinctive spirits. Visit on the first Friday of the month for the Master Distiller Tour to hang out and pick the brain of the head distiller himself while tasting Corsair’s discontinued and not-yet-released spirits.
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Dishing Out a Winner
Fans, foodies and four of Fort Worth’s most talented chefs packed River Ranch Stockyards to make 2018’s Top Chef a culinary competition to remember.
BY COURTNEY DABNEY
Chefs are more accustomed to working behind swinging traffic doors than on a stage in front of goggle-eyed viewers. But that didn’t stop four courageous chefs from stepping out of their comfort zones to compete for this year’s Top Chef crown. On an elevated stage at River Ranch in front of hundreds of onlookers, Bria Downey of Clay Pigeon, John Piccolino of B&B Butchers & Restaurant, Denise Paul Shavandy of Café Modern and Juan Rodriguez of Magdalena’s sliced and diced their way to claim the coveted prize.
Downey took home the title with her winning creation of seared duck breast with charred Belgian endive and creamy rendered foie gras polenta after the audience witnessed the chefs juggle various skills and knowledge challenges, followed by a timed cooking event.
Chef Jon Bonnell, of Bonnell’s Restaurant Group, played host again this year and also served as Head Judge. Here’s a closer look at how each of this year’s chef contestants reached the top of their game.
Winner, Chef Bria Downey
Bria Downey PROMOTED TO THE HEAD OF THE CLASS
» Downey took over as executive chef of Marcus Paslay’s Clay Pigeon this year.
“I’ve been in the industry since I was 15 for a total of 13 years to this point,” Downey says. “I’ve learned so much from the different chefs I’ve surrounded myself with throughout my career.”
She jumpstarted her career by focusing her talents on pastries after studying in the baking and pastry program at El Centro in Dallas. Just like cream always rises to the top, chef David McMillan spotted her skills and allowed her the opportunity to shine — first at the Meddlesome Moth in Dallas, and then when he brought her to Fort Worth as part of the opening team of Bird Café.
“Chef David McMillan will always be the chef nearest to my heart,” Downey says. “He taught me how to be confident in myself, but how to still manage to stay humble.”
Chef Marcus Paslay expanded her role when he brought her on as sous-chef as part of the original “dream team” that opened Piatello Italian Kitchen in Fort Worth’s Waterside. Fort Worth Magazine awarded Piatello Best New Restaurant, and it received the Best Restaurant of the Year, Taste Maker Award by Culture Map during her tenure.
Downey then moved to helm Clay Pigeon, Paslay’s original restaurant, where she continues to spread her wings.
“Clay Pigeon is, and always will be, special to me because this is Marcus’ first restaurant. It’s his baby. He sees something in me and trusts that I’ll lead this restaurant just as he does,” she says.
You don’t really know what all goes on behind the scenes in a restaurant kitchen. For Downey, timing is everything. “The one thing I cannot live without is a timer,” she admits. “It’s the most valuable utensil we have. I’ve got timers for everything! One hour for octopus, 3 minutes and 30 seconds for blanching,
30 minutes for proofing buns, etc. As chefs, we are constantly setting and resetting timers — almost to the point that I hear phantom timers go off in my head.”
Clay Pigeon is classic American fare executed with Downey’s French technique. In the lead role, she enjoys still having her hands on the food. “It’s a matter of pride in your work. If you dine with us at Clay Pigeon, it’s more than likely that the steak you just ordered was butchered by me.”
The kitchen is also a place of constant learning for her. “For the past couple of years, I’ve been exploring fresh pastas. Lately, I’ve been trying to perfect and teach folds to my cooks. It’s important to me to teach my cooks new techniques,” she says. “I’ve also enjoyed visiting new kitchens and seeing other chefs’ ways of doing things — how they arrange their kitchen or what crazy-cool wood grill design they have. The wood-burning grill at Harlowe MXM in Deep Ellum is by far my favorite.”
Besides the chefs who have mentored her along the way, Downey says the influence of her grandmother made quite an impression. “My grandmother made everything from scratch. She was the one who taught me how to cook with love, and I feel there is a genuine difference that you can taste.” She also picked up one of her favorite ways to unwind from her stressful profession: “I like to crochet. It’s another skill my grandmother taught me.”
Chef Downey thinks Fort Worth has its own vibe. “What makes Fort Worth great is that good food doesn’t have to be pretentious,” she says. “Sometimes you realize all you need is salt and pepper. At Clay Pigeon a lot of our menu consists of straightforward good food. I’m looking forward to having my first holiday season here; it’s my favorite time of year in the kitchen — with plenty of big meats and slow braises.”
competing dishes
Chicken stir frySeared salmon with capers and black olives
Seared duck breast with charred Belgian endive and creamy rendered foie gras polenta
» Piccolino is an industry veteran with over 43 years of experience. He is the executive chef at B&B Butchers & Restaurant, which Fort Worth Magazine awarded as Best New Steak House in this year’s Best of List.
A graduate of the prestigious Culinary Institute of America at Hyde Park, Piccolino joined the opening team of the Atlantis Hotel & Casino as a production cook and quickly rose through the ranks to banquet chef. Hilton Hotels then took him to New York as executive sous-chef at the New York Hilton and to Chicago as executive chef at the Palmer House Hilton.
Piccolino perfected his upscale steakhouse chops as executive chef of Smith & Wollensky and McCormick & Schmick’s in Las Vegas.
With classy cuts aging in B&B’s see-through meat locker, and a dining room filled with hungry patrons, you’ll never find chef Piccolino far from his French knife. “We are a classic steakhouse, using prime beef, dry aged on premise, with specialty cuts of Texas wagyu and A5 Kobe beef,” he says. “The French knife is needed for any and all prep work.” Also known as a “chef’s knife,” this is the primary general-utility knife that can go from mincing vegetables to prepping steaks with ease.
Aside from his French knife, the only more long-term relationship has been with his wife, Gina Manzo, who has been by his side for 24 years — married for the last four of them.
A lot of chefs are experimenting with sous-vide techniques as of late. Piccolino says he finds it ideal “for poaching eggs for our Sunday brunch. We can poach them one day in ad-
John Piccolino PROVES HE IS A CUT ABOVE competing
vance and one case at a time, so they are all cooked the same. Then, we can hold them at the right temperature on the day of service,” he says. He loves the consistency of a sous-vide egg versus the classic poached egg in a vinegar and water bath.
When he has a chance to eat out, Piccolino says he craves pizza. “I have just always enjoyed a good pizza,” he says. And, while he hasn’t found a favorite in town yet, Piccolino is in search of a classic thin-crust meat lovers’ version.
When asked to recount his most memorable meal, Piccolino said it was a “dinner in Chicago where chef Paul Bocuse [who died in January] was the guest chef at the event.” He got to sample some of Bocuse’s old-school French classics and was thrilled by just being in the presence of greatness. “The dinner was all classical French dishes. He is the godfather of chefs.”
Piccolino enjoys the comradery he finds in the kitchen, “working with fellow staff that have a passion and love for the profession and the craft.” In the lead role at B&B Butchers, Piccolino gets the chance to shape and teach his employees, much like other influential chefs did for him. “Both Peter Gamble and Jim Schaeffer took me under their wings. They taught and guided me in culinary trends.”
His staff has no doubt been learning from Piccolino’s example and the attention to detail, which find a way onto every plate that leaves his kitchen. “We need to make sure that every item coming out of the kitchen to our guests, is a little bit better than delicious.”
Pizza frittata with avocadoGrilled chicken breast over sautéed spinach
Roasted duck breast with seared foie gras and mango salsa
Denise Paul Shavandy FINDS HER IDEAL MUSE
» Shavandy is executive chef of Café Modern, located inside Tadao Ando’s masterpiece — Modern Art Museum. Surrounded by world-class art and architecture, culinary inspiration is not hard to find. Chef Shavandy’s plates reflect the same artistry and design.
A self-taught chef with over 30 years in the industry, she developed her craft through restaurants like Fort Worth’s Pegasus Restaurant and Spice International Café, as well as through tours of duty in commercial kitchens where she served as executive chef at both Central Market in Southlake and Eatzi’s Market & Bakery in Dallas. Shavandy was executive chef instructor at the TSTC Culinary Institute in Abilene for a time, as well.
She has been married to her husband, Majid, for 22 years, and they and have twin girls that are about to turn 16. Under her guidance, Café Modern earned a spot in Open Tables’ Top 100 Brunches in America.
“My dad is the one who really sparked my interest in food,” she says. “I am an avid fan of classic chefs like Jacques Pepin, Julia Child and Martin Yan, who were some of the first celebrity chefs. I enjoy creating the unexpected and using modern techniques from chefs like Jose Andres and Joan Roca.” Shavandy says she never stops learning about food and its role in diverse cultures and is amazed by the way food brings people together.
Shavandy calls Café Modern’s style “modern global cuisine,” where Mediterranean and Asian styles have heavily influenced her menus. “I love being able to change the menu with the season, sourcing locally grown and locally crafted ingredients. And, the wine dinners we do are the most fun! There is always a new theme to work with, and it’s so rewarding when
guests enjoy themselves.”
She is also incorporating some of the lessons learned from a recent trip to Puerto Vallarta. “I had the opportunity to be a guest chef at Festival Gourmet Internacional,” she says. I worked at Tuna Blanca, which is in Punta Mita, with chef Thierry Blouet.”
“During my week there, it was a great learning experience working in someone else’s kitchen for a week,” she says. “Seeing the dishes they prepared, how they worked together as a team and how they used local ingredients.” You will see some of those ideas find their way onto her next seasonal menu. “I fell in love with their adobo sauce, ceviche and pork tacos.”
She has been exploring and working with smoke lately, “smoking ingredients that you wouldn’t normally see in a smoker like lebne [thick and creamy Turkish yogurt] and pineapple. It brings a whole new depth and flavor profile, and it is exciting to see how it works with different unexpected foods,” she says.
When asked to reveal which kitchen tool she could not live without, Shavandy says, “It’s a tie between my Wusthof Santoku knife and my Vitamix blender. I really love them both!”
When she gets the chance to eat out, seafood is one of her favorite things to try. “I love everything and anything that comes out of the sea. I love to see creative menu items, intriguing combinations, or something I’ve never had before,” Shavandy admits. “I usually order the weirdest thing on the menu.”
One of her most memorable meals was a simple raw seafood platter in Barcelona at the restaurant, Seis Puertas. “They brought out a mountain of shaved ice studded with an assortment of raw seafood including: sea snails, oysters and clams. It was amazing, the variety of flavors even though they seemed so similar.”
competing dishes
1 2 3
Spaghetti tacos Shrimp, arugula, shaved fennel and green olives
Duck seared with fresh herb pesto
Juan Rodriguez ANSWERS TO NO ONE
» Rodriguez opened a little catering operation in 2015. Maybe you’ve heard of it. Magdalena’s Catering and Events topped Fort Worth Magazine’s Best of List as Staff Pick for Best Caterer in 2017, and he received Reader’s Pick for Best Chef in 2018.
His career began with a degree from the Art Institute of Dallas in 2001. Rodriguez gained experience in notable kitchens like Classic Café, Angeluna, Rough Creek Lodge and Lonesome Dove before landing at Reata for eight years — becoming Reata’s executive chef in 2009.
Now, along with a busy catering schedule, he hosts sell-out supper clubs with a view of downtown from the patio at Magdalena’s. “We tell a story with our dinners; we make a connection on what it means to be a true Fort Worthian,” he says. “I think that’s where our business fits into Cowtown culture.”
His wife, Paige, is also his business partner, and together they have built a reputation for catering events with unique flair, including an extravagant paella dish that’s a real showstopper. Juan and Paige welcomed their 10-month-old baby boy, Lucas Knox, this year.
He still has the same passion for allowing the ingredients to shine. “I like exploring traditional Mexican recipes and revamping them. Nothing too crazy. Just elevating the recipe,” he says. Rodriguez describes his style of cuisine as, “Mexican
with some twists.”
Rodriguez named the business after his first love: “My grandmother, Magdalena, she made simple food,” he says. “I own the place and have no investors in it. We make all the calls. We took a $30,000 loan from my uncle and turned it into something great.”
Outside of work, Rodriguez is a fan of Whataburger, just like the rest of us, and you might find him playing soccer to let off some steam. But, in the kitchen his creativity juices really flow.
Recent inspiration came from a trip to New York. “I was able to stage at Cosme, which is the No. 23 best restaurant in the world [as rated by Diner’s Club].” Staging means Rodriguez got the chance to cook alongside chef Enrique Olvera and his team to learn about their techniques. The clean take on their cuisine really spoke to him. “Just their style of cooking and how simple it is. I have definitely incorporated that into my cuisine.”
Rodriguez loves being a part of the Fort Worth culinary community. “All the chefs are very loyal to each other,” he says. “The independent chefs and owners try to help each other out to stay on top of all the corporate chains that are coming in. There’s a group of chefs who would bend over backward to help out.”
competing dishes
Fried chicken ratatouille with biscuitChicken risotto with spinach and oliveDuck a l’orange
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Waxahachie is a sleepy town no more. These seven restaurants have revived the city into a culinary destination.
BY MALCOLM MAYHEW
It was the last thing I expected to be eating in Waxahachie. Burgers — for sure. Chicken fried steak — of course. Pizza — I was betting on it. I was, after all, traveling to Waxahachie, where those three foods would be — as they often are in small Texas towns. But there I was, at a place called Cork & Keg, staring down at a beautifully constructed charcuterie board, its delicately sliced meats and cheeses artfully arranged with style and care. People around us nibbled on sea scallops, sipped on glasses of nice wine and contemplated the restaurant’s selection of craft beers.
This was not the Waxahachie I remembered. For weeks, a friend raved about the new restaurant scene in a town not exactly known for new restaurants. “Not chains,” she said. “Independent restaurants, owned by local families, upstarts and restaurateurs.” While I’ve watched other restaurant scenes in North Texas blossom, she chided, the one in Waxahachie had grown quietly right under my fork. What makes this scene all the more unique: Many of the city’s new restaurants have opened in the same area — downtown, all within walking distance of one another. In theory, my friend said, you can spend the entire day bouncing from one to another. Which is exactly what we did. But now, it makes perfect sense: The city itself is going through a boom. Last year, 500,000 tourists visited Waxahachie, and the city’s population — holding steady around 35,000 — is growing at nearly 4 percent a year. The financial and cultural renaissances that have rekindled so many downtowns — including Fort Worth’s — have taken hold in Waxahachie. These people have to eat — thus, the birth of several new restaurants. For the latest installment in our Neighborhood Eats series, we zeroed in on Waxahachie’s highly walkable downtown area. Put on your walking shoes, and bring your appetite.
You Gotta Try: Brian makes his own ice cream — no easy feat in a small, cramped kitchen — in flavors such as tiramisu, blueberry, lemon and coconut cream and pistachio.
Panza’s Tapping Italy
107 N. Rogers St., Waxahachie 214.869.1269, panzastappingitaly.com
Brian Panza has a knack for being ahead of the curve. In the mid-1980s, he opened the 500 Cafe in Deep Ellum, back when the area was still lined with boarded-up warehouses. He took a chance on Lower Greenville, too, opening a pair of restaurants — Nero’s Italian and The Prospect Grille — long before the area took off. Flash forward more than three decades, and Panza — now with his wife Teri — is once again at the helm of a new restaurant in a burgeoning area. Opened late last year, the couple’s small Italian restaurant, located in a 19th century building that was originally a funeral parlor, is a refreshing change of pace from typical Italian. Pizzas, for example, are small, perfect for one, with paper-thin crusts and thoughtful toppings: spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, artichokes. Muffulettas feature springy bread; bruschetta comes topped with figs and mascarpone. “It’s Italian, but it’s not the Italian most people know,” he says. “It’s not the type of Italian that’s going to keep you full for three days.”
White Rhino Coffee + Kitchen
414 W. Main St., Waxahachie 214.903.7082, whiterhinocoffee.com
Because you’re going to need as much caffeine as possible, your time exploring Waxahachie’s newrestaurant scene should kick off here, at the third location of this locally owned mini-empire of craft coffeehouses. Opened in May by Chris Parvin, an estate planning attorney and former Cedar Hill City Councilman, White Rhino is nestled inside a restored, two-story Victorian home that dates back to 1895. Those wanting to sip in solitude plant themselves upstairs in a library filled with shelf after shelf of books, new and old. Downstairs is a bustling coffeehouse and dining room, where fancy lattes and light and hearty edibles are served by friendly baristas. They also serve breakfast-y items such as egg tacos and chicken and waffles all day; sprouty sandwiches and salads are big at lunch and dinner. Pies in cool flavors like orange pistachio are brought in from Dallas’ Emporium Pies, although a just-hired baker makes pastries on-site, by hand. Outdoor seating on a wraparound patio is a serene and scenic plus.
You Gotta Try: Banana pudding, made with shortbread, caramelized bananas and housemade whip. It’s as attractively presented — neatly stacked in a mason jar — as it is devilishly addicting.
You Gotta Try: Binnix’s shrimp and grits. “I use white hominy grits,” he says. “I make them creamy, cheesy and buttery. The shrimp are sauteed with clarified butter and my own spice blend that took me a couple years to perfect. It’s then finished with bacon, spring onions, pickled red onion and Tabasco butter. Yes, lots of butter in that dish.”
Cork & Keg
106 N. College St., Waxahachie 214.980.1005, corkandkeg.info
Occupying the ground floor of downtown’s historic Rogers Hotel, Cork & Keg opened last year, offering a wide assortment of the drinks that bear the restaurant’s name, along with a handful of light bites. But owners Mark Hillegeist and wife Phyllis Hyatt didn’t want patrons to leave to have a meal. Brought aboard to beef up the menu was San Angelo-bred chef Adam Binnix, who left behind a life of crime (literally, he’s a former police officer) to pursue his culinary interests. Before he became C&K’s executive chef, he spent time in Dallas, working for and with acclaimed restaurant Bolsa, noted chef Stephen Pyles and upscale taco haunt Resident Taqueria. At this enchantingly tiny spot, outlined in handsome dark oak wood and floor-to-ceiling windows, Binnix’s focus is two-fold, split between wine bar staples such as charcuterie and flatbreads, and full-scale entrees like sea scallops, panko-crusted grouper and honey pecan redfish. “I cook what I love and I love seafood,” he says. “I could eat seafood seven days a week. And it goes so great with wine.”
Farm
Luck Soda Fountain & Dry Goods
109 W. Franklin St., Waxahachie 214.903.8021, farmlucksodafountain.com
Opened two years ago by former Fort Worthians Chris Wilkerson and his wife PattiLyn, this old-timey soda fountain — inside a former bank and county clerk building — is the Wilkerson’s homage to the recently departed Highland Park Pharmacy in Dallas. “I grew up going there,” PattiLyn says.
“My grandparents took my mom there, and we took our kids there. We wanted to open something similar and do what that family did — pass it down from generation to generation.” All walks of Waxahachie life pile in for sundaes, old-fashioned malts, cream sodas and ridiculously ginormous banana splits, along with simple soups and sandwiches, including a to-diefor chicken salad sandwich. Much of the building’s original bones remain, from the penny tile floor to the bank’s vault, which now doubles as a kitchen. “We get a lot of old-timers who come in and tell us they remember getting their marriage licenses here, back when it was a county clerk’s office,” PattiLyn says. “We love hearing about people’s memories here.”
You Gotta Try: An egg cream soda, which is tough to find in North Texas. It contains neither eggs nor cream. Instead, it consists of milk, carbonated water and chocolate-flavored syrup.
Bistro 115
105 W. Franklin St., Waxahachie 214.903.7310, bistro115waxahachie.com
Bistro 115 is date-night dining, the place Waxahachians begin or end their night on the town. Of all the new restaurants in Waxahachie’s downtown area, Bistro 115 is the nicest, all clinking wine glasses, low lights, sweeping views of the downtown courthouse and servers dressed in three-piece suits. Bound by blood and friendship, a trio of Ellis County locals — Michael Citron, his brother and chef Justin Citron and longtime Waxahachie restaurateur Muhammad “Mo” Hadzovic — opened the restaurant earlier this year, hoping to lure those burned out on long drive times. “We wanted to offer something to Ellis County that you have to travel to Dallas or Fort Worth to get,” Michael says. “At the same time, we’re still approachable for everyone. While we have servers in suits, you can come in and get a 10-inch pizza for $9 and a $5 glass of wine, or you’re more than welcome to the $55 steak and lobster with a bottle of $200 Cannubi.”
You Gotta Try: Honey-glazed citrus salmon. “The salmon is sashimi-grade and it’s brought in on dry ice,” Michael says. “When our chefs filet it, you can literally smell the sea. It’s that fresh.”
Two Amigos Taqueria
241 S. Monroe, Waxahachie
972.923.3305
Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, this humble taqueria got a fancy facelift when, after 16 years, it moved across downtown in January into a new, from-the-ground-up building. As he did at his original spot, owner Rogelio Aguilar continues to do everything the hard way here, elevating his taco-driven menu beyond typical Tex-Mex. The backbone of a good taco is the tortilla, and Aguilar makes both his corn and flour from scratch throughout the day. His award-winning salsa, full of spice and secrets, is assiduously prepared, taking patience and hours to make. Even the horchata is made by hand. “People can tell the difference in what’s fresh and what isn’t,” he says. “That’s what’s kept us in business all these years.”
You Gotta Try: Aside from the tacos, give the fajita egg breakfast plate a spin. It’s comprised of scrambled eggs mixed with your choice of beef or chicken fajita meat, fried potatoes, refried beans and those dynamite flour tortillas.
Waxahachie may be in the throes of a new-restaurant revolution, but the town was already home to several bite-worthy eateries.
Catfish Plantation: Come for the ghosts, stay for the catfish — that should be the motto for this fried catfish emporium, located in a supposedly haunted Victorian home, a real beauty that dates back to 1895. The ghosts are friendly, however, and the food is good, especially the namesake dish, available in one of two types of batter: a mild cornmeal batter or a spicy Cajun flour batter. 814 Water St., catfishplantation.com/location1.html
College Street Pub:
Named after the street upon which it sits, this long-running pub and restaurant touts a cool mix of British and American food, from burgers to bangers and mash. Huge beer selection, too. 210 N. College St., collegestreetpub.com
Court House Cafe:
Housed in a 1920 building, this charming breakfast and lunch cafe has the look and feel of an old roadside diner. The menu is straightup Route 66 fare. For breakfast, there are omelets and pancakes and big plates of eggs, bacon, sausage and housemade biscuits, and at lunch there’s chicken-fried steak, burgers and daily specials like smothered pork chops. 115 E. Franklin St., 972.937.2171
Big Al’s Down the Hatch
200 S. Rogers St., Waxahachie 214.980.1120, bigalsdownthehatch.com
You Gotta
Try: Big Al’s Big Burger, a monstersize burger
“Big Al” is Big Al Mack from local radio station 106.1 KISS FM’s “The Kidd Kraddick Morning Show,” and his self-named restaurant is quite similar to himself: loud, boisterous, a lot of silly fun. Big Al’s opened last year and quickly became known as a hot spot for live music, drink specials and a party atmosphere. The large menu covers the bar-food basics but includes a few interesting twists, including fried balls of mashed potatoes stuffed with bacon, cheddar cheese and chives; blackened tilapia; chicken and waffles topped with spicy mayo; and housemade sopapillas. Big Al, who has been with the Kidd Kraddick show more than 20 years, is often there, greeting customers and being his loud, boisterous, a lot of fun self.
Here’s a look at some of the city’s classic restaurants:
Dove’s Nest: Texas Monthly named this lunch-only downtown spot, open since ‘92, one of the top small town restaurants in the state with good reason: Owners Cindy and Andrew Burch offer an imaginative bistro menu that goes beyond typical ladieswho-lunch fare. Pay close attention to the BLT with peach-habanero jam and the scratch-made blackberry bread pudding. 105 West Jefferson St., thedovesnestrestaurant.com
Harris Bar-B-Que: When it comes to barbecue, Waxahachie has serious bragging rights: This 5-year-old gem of a ‘cue joint was last year named one of Texas Monthly’s Top 50 barbecue joints in the state — a major honor for any Texas barbecue spot. Owners Kelvin Harris and Angie Guidry offer their acclaimed ‘cue at discount prices — a sliced or chopped brisket sandwich will only set you back $6, and plates range from $11-$13. 220 S. Highway 77, harrisbbq.com
Oma’s Jiffy Burger: A trip to Waxahachie isn’t complete until you pop by this pint-sized landmark for a supercheap, old-school burger. Hop on a ruby-red barstool to get a ringside seat to the snap, crackle, pop of the nearly 70-year-old grill. 403 Water St., omasjiffyburger.com
topped with ham, bacon and eggs.
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baylorhealth.com/grapevine
302 beds, 995 physicians
Baylor Regional Medical Center at Grapevine is a full-service hospital offering advanced cardiovascular and women’s services, diagnostic imaging, orthopedics, spine, oncology, neurology, intensive and emergency care and a Level 3
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).
Medical Guide
A guide to Tarrant County area hospitals, rehab and cancer centers.
Baylor Surgical Hospital at Fort Worth 1800 Park Place Ave. Fort Worth 76110
681.703.5600
bshfw.com
34 beds, 183 physicians
Baylor Surgical Hospital is an affiliate of United Surgical Partners International. Specialty areas include 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 7th Ave. Fort Worth 76104
682.885.4000
cookchildrens.org
430 beds, 405 physicians
Cook Children’s Health Care System is a not-for-profit, nationally recognized pediatric health care organization comprising eight entities — a Medical Center, Physician Network, Home Health company, Northeast Hospital, Pediatric Surgery Center, Health Plan, Health Services Inc. and Health Foundation.
JPS Health Network
1500 S. Main St.
Fort Worth 76104
817.702.3431
jpshealthnet.org
573 beds, 600 providers
A highly regarded teaching hospital, JPS is home to nine residency programs and is the only Level I Trauma Center in Tarrant County and the only psychiatric emergency center in the county.
Kindred Hospital Fort Worth
815 8th Ave.
Fort Worth 76104
817.332.4812
kindredfortworth.com
62 licensed beds, 155 physicians
Kindred Hospital Fort Worth is a long-term, acute-care facility that specializes in treatments such as chronic cardiac conditions and neuromuscular, complex orthopedic conditions, multisystem organ failure, multiple intravenous therapies, and organ transplant care.
Kindred Hospital Tarrant
County-Fort Worth Southwest 7800 Oakmont Blvd. Fort Worth 76132
817.346.0094
kindredhospitalfwsw.com
92 beds, 100-plus physicians, all specialty physicians on staff
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 offers a wide variety of OP services such as wound care, hyperbaric, infusion, endoscopic procedures, permacath placement, pulmonary rehab, CT and radiologic exams.
Kindred Hospital Mansfield
1802 Highway 157 Mansfield 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, multisystem organ failure, complex orthopedic conditions, dysphagia management, postoperative complications/trauma care, multiple intravenous therapies, chemotherapy, preoperative and postoperative organ transplant
care, chronic nutritional management and total parenteral nutrition.
LifeCare Hospital of Fort Worth
6201 Overton Ridge Blvd.
Fort Worth 76132
817.370.6078
lifecarehealthpartners.com
80 beds, more than 160 physicians
LifeCare specializes in the treatment of medically complex patients who require extended hospitalization. Services include 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 City Arlington 3301 Matlock Road Arlington 76015
682.509.6200
medicalcenterarlington.com
342 beds, 600 physicians
Medical Center Arlington is Arlington’s first certified Chest Pain Center, Tarrant County’s first designated Primary Stroke Center, Arlington’s only trauma designated hospital (Level III), Primary Cancer Center certified, and the official hospital of the Texas Rangers.
Methodist Mansfield
Medical Center
2700 E. Broad St.
Mansfield 76063
682.242.2000
methodisthealthsystem.org/ mansfield
254 beds, 243 physicians
Methodist Mansfield Medical
Medical Guide
Center is a modern acute-care hospital that has served the community since 2006 and is among the top performers nationwide in both patient satisfaction and quality care.
Medical City North Hills
4401 Booth Calloway Road
North Richland Hills 76180
817.255.1000
medicalcitynorthhills.com
164 beds, 490 physicians North Hills Hospital is an acutecare hospital that offers a wide range of services from 24-hour chest pain emergency care to diabetes education and a senior health clinic.
Medical City Fort Worth
900 8th Ave.
Fort Worth 76104
817.877.5292
medicalcityfortworth.com
320 beds, 675 physicians
Medical City Fort Worth is a teaching and research hospital with six graduate medical education programs. Research focuses on cardiovascular, electrophysiology and neurological medicine. Medical City Fort Worth is also the only comprehensive stroke center in Fort Worth.
Texas Health Huguley Hospital Fort Worth South 11801 S. Freeway
Fort Worth 76028
817.293.9110
texashealthhuguley.org
350 beds, 350 physicians Operated as a joint venture of Texas Health Resources and Adventist Health System, Texas Health Huguley is an acute-care hospital with a cardiovascular critical-care unit, behavioral center
and a top-ranked wound center.
Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Alliance 10864 Texas Health Trail Fort Worth 76244
682.212.2000
texashealth.org/alliance
100 beds, 500 physicians
Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Alliance offers services like acute care, neonatal intensive care and occupational health and wellness programs to communities in North Fort Worth, Keller, North Richland Hills, Haslet and the surrounding areas.
Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital
800 W. Randol Mill Road Arlington 76012
817.960.6100
texashealth.org/arlington
417 beds, 677 physicians
Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital is a full-service medical center, a Cycle IV Chest Pain Center, nationally accredited breast center and a Center of Excellence in Minimally Invasive Gynecology.
Texas Health Hospital Clearfork
5400 Clearfork Main St. Fort Worth 76109
817.433.7000
texashealth.org/clearfork
54 beds, 12 operating rooms
Texas Health Hospital Clearfork specializes in joint replacement and is a licensed department of Texas Health Southwest Hospital Fort Worth, which is located less than five miles away.
Texas Health Heart and Vascular Hospital Arlington 811 Wright St.
Arlington 76012
817.960.3500
texashealthheartandvascular.org
48 beds, 400 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. The hospital is a Cycle IV Chest Pain Center and is certified as a full atrial fibrillation facility by the Society of Cardiovascular Patient Care.
Texas Health Harris Methodist Azle is a community-based hospital with 24-hour emergency services, diagnostic imaging, endoscopy services, and afterhours urgent care.
137 beds, 286 physicians Serving Johnson County, Texas Health Cleburne is an accredited Level IV Trauma Center, Chest Pain Center and designated as a “Baby Friendly” facility by the World Health Organization and UNICEF.
Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth 1301 Pennsylvania Ave. Fort Worth 76104
Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth is a Magnetdesignated hospital and is Tarrant County’s largest hospital and regional referral center.
Texas Health HEB offers a Level III Trauma Center, a Cycle IV Chest Pain Center and Heart Failure Center, and has been certified as a Primary Stroke Center and designated as a “Baby Friendly” facility by WHO and UNICEF.
Texas Health Harris Methodist Southwest Fort Worth
Texas Health Harris Methodist Southwest Fort Worth is a Texas Ten Step that offers a range of comprehensive services including 24-hour emergency service, surgical and imaging services, orthopedics and sports therapy, a Level IIIA neonatal ICU, adult critical care, obstetrics and gynecology, cardiovascular services.
Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Stephenville 411 N. Belknap St. Stephenville 76401 254.965.1500
texashealth.org/stephenville
98 beds, 186 physicians
Texas Health Stephenville has received national accreditation as a Level IV Trauma Center, Cycle III Chest Pain Center and Breast Imaging Center of Excellence.
USMD Hospital at Arlington
801 W. I-20 at Matlock Road
Arlington 76107
817.472.3400
usmdarlington.com
30 inpatient suites, 16-bed day surgery, four-bed SICU, 418 physicians
USMD Hospital at Arlington is equipped with the latest technology that allows the hospital to perform leading-edge spinal procedures, gastric sleeve and bypass surgery for obesity, and robot-assisted prostate and gynecologic procedures.
USMD Hospital at Fort Worth
5900 Altamesa Blvd. Fort Worth 76132
817.433.9100
usmdfortworth.com
8 inpatient suites, 6 operating rooms, more than 100 physicians
USMD at Fort Worth is part of a growing network of physicianowned hospitals that serves both pediatric and adult patients. The hospital also has diagnostic imaging and an emergency department.
UT Southwestern Moncrief
Medical Center at Fort Worth
600 South Main St. Fort Worth 76104
817.882.2400
UT Southwestern Moncrief Medical Center focuses on outpatient care and offers consultations in 12 different
areas, including allergy and immunology, pharmacy and rheumatology.
WellBridge Healthcare
6200 Overton Ridge Blvd. Fort Worth 76132
817.361.1991
info@wellbridgefortworth.com
48 beds
WellBridge provides 48 geriatric beds in a secured unit for ages 55 and above who require inpatient hospitalization for psychiatric illness.
DIAGNOSTICS
Free Pregnancy Testing Center
1115 E. Pioneer Parkway, Ste. 143 Arlington 76010
817.460.1147
freepregtestcenter.com
Medical Center Arlington offers free pregnancy testing with no appointment necessary, free physician referrals, free Medicaid application assistance, as well as free childbirth education.
Touchstone Imaging Southwest Fort Worth 6900 Harris Parkway Fort Worth 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, 3T MRI, Open MRI, CT, PET/CT, Ultrasound, Digital Mammography, Bone Density, Fluoroscopy and walk-in X-ray. Additional Locations: Downtown Fort Worth Rosedale
1701 W. Rosedale St. Fort Worth 76104
817.922.7780
Touchstone Imaging
Grapevine
2020 W. Highway 114, Ste. 100 Grapevine 76051
817.424.4800
Touchstone Imaging Grand Prairie
2740 N. State Highway 360, Ste. 200 Grand Prairie 75050
972.579.4480
Touchstone Imaging Keller 601 South Main St., Ste. 100 Keller 76248
Digestive Health Associates of Texas is one of the preeminent full –service gastrointestinal specialist groups in Texas.
“Our Mission is to optimize the health of our patients and our community by providing compassionate, state of the art care to adults and children with digestive and liver conditions & diseases.”
Digestive Health Associates have more than 40 Dr. David Bass and Dr. Vinay Antin of Digestive Health who stay up–to–date on the latest advances, such as capsule endoscopy, a technology that uses a swallowed video capsule to take photographs. Dr. Antin and Bass perform colorectal cancer screening that can detect colon cancer early before symptoms occur. Doctors Antin and Bass specialize in Gastroenterology and high quality, cost-effective patient care. Dr. Antin performs EUS, Endoscopic Ultrasonography.
Dr. David Bass
Dr. Vinay Antin
8 physicians
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
2800 E. Highway 114, Ste. 200 Trophy Club 76262
Baylor Charles A. Sammons Cancer Center at Fort Worth –Oncology Services
1400 Eighth Ave. Fort Worth 76104
817.926.2544
baylorhealth.com/ allsaintscancer
Baylor Charles A. Sammons Cancer Center at Fort Worth’s oncology program consists of site specific cancer conferences such as lymphedema services, stroboscopy and speech therapy, palliative care, chronic pain management and stereotactic radiosurgery for treatment of brain tumors.
JPS Center for Cancer Care
601 W. Terrell Ave. Fort Worth 76104
817.702.8300
Velma (director) 817.702.8301
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.
UT Southwestern Moncrief Cancer Institute
400 W. Magnolia Ave. Fort Worth 76104
817.288.9800
moncrief.com
1 full-time physician
Moncrief Cancer Institute, affiliated with UT, focuses on cancer prevention, survivorship, research and cutting-edge clinical trials. Its new facility features a fitness area free for all cancer survivors, genetic testing and risk assessment, psychological counseling, free nutrition classes, and breast screening for insured and uninsured women.
Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital Oncology Care Unit
800 W. Randol Mill Road Arlington 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 76104
817.413.1500
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 76022
817.848.4000
texashealth.org/heb 19 beds
Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Hurst-Bedford-Euless
Hospital Oncology Care Unit offers inpatient and outpatient services to patients who require all aspects of cancer care.
Texas Oncology-Fort Worth Cancer Center
500 South Henderson St. Fort Worth 76104
817.413.1500
texasoncology.com
13 physicians
Texas Oncology is united with The US Oncology Network and participates with the largest network of clinical research trials nationally to provide high-quality care in communities throughout the state.
Additional Locations:
Texas Breast SpecialistsArlington
902 W. Randol Mill Road, Ste. 150 Arlington 76012
817.664.9600
Texas Oncology-Arlington North
902 W. Randol Mill Road, Ste. 150 Arlington 76012
817.664.9600
4 physicians
Texas Oncology-Arlington South
515 W. Mayfield Road, Ste. 101 Arlington 76014
817.664.4400
4 physicians
Texas Breast SpecialistsBedford 1609 Hospital Parkway Bedford 76022
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817.359.9000
7 physicians
Texas OncologyWeatherford
911 Foster Lane
Weatherford 76086
817.597.7900
3 physicians
The Center for Cancer and Blood DisordersCentral Campus
800 W. Magnolia Ave. Fort Worth 76104
817.759.7000 thecentertx.com
21 physicians
The Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders provides patients with services that include medical oncology, radiation oncology, cyberknife, hematology, and a wide array of patient support services.
Additional Locations:
The Center at Arlington
515 W. Mayfield Road, Ste. 102 Arlington 76014
817.333.3300
The Center at Burleson (inside Texas Health Resources Huguley Fort Worth South Hospital)
11805 S. I-35 W., Ste. 201 Burleson 76028
817.551.5312
4 physicians
The Center at Fort Worth Southwest (inside THR Harris Southwest)
6100 Harris Parkway, Ste. 260
John Ryan Building Fort Worth 76132
817.333.3282
1 physician
The Center at Granbury Lake Granbury Medical Center
Medical Guide
1308 E. Paluxy Road, Ste. 205 Granbury 76048
817.573.7338
1 physician
The Center at Mineral Wells
400 SW 25th Ave.
Mineral Wells 76067
940.325.0627
1 physician
The Center at Stephenville
150 River North Blvd. Stephenville 76401
866.454.6560
1 physician
The Center at Weatherford 920 Santa Fe Weatherford 76086
866.596.0637
5 physicians
USMD Breast Health Center
801 W. Interstate 20 Arlington 76017
888.444.USMD (24-hour help hospital)
817.505.1400 (Breast Health Center location)
1 radiology physician usmdbreasthealth.com
USMD Breast Health Center is the only breast center in North Texas that can care for patients from diagnosis, to treatment, to recovery. USMD provides patients with integrative care comprised of physical, mental and spiritual elements, including surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, nutritional therapy, counseling and massage therapy.
USMD Prostate Cancer Center
801 W. Interstate 20, Ste. 1 Arlington 76017
817.PCC.USMD or 888.575. USMD usmdpcc.com
USMD Prostate Cancer Center offers comprehensive prostate
cancer treatment and management, with 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 Rehabilitation and Outpatient Therapy
1400 8th Ave. Fort Worth 76104
817.922.7105
baylorhealth.com
Baylor Rehabilitation System is a network of inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation programs and services located across the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex.
Cityview Care Center
5801 Bryant Irvin Road Fort Worth 76132
817.346.3030
cityviewcare.com
190 beds 3 physicians
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 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 76104 817.882.8269
fortworthcenterof rehabilitation.com
136 beds and 34 physicians Fort Worth Center of Rehabilitation offers a 4,000-square-foot gym that serves as the base of operations for rehab services, such as multiple trauma, pulmonary, oncology, respiratory, orthopedic and neurological rehabilitation.
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Arlington 3200 Matlock Road Arlington 76015 encompasshealth.com/ arlingtonrehab
Encompass Health offers various rehabilitation services for amputations, brain injuries, stroke, trauma and other conditions.
Southwest Nursing & Rehab Center specializes in individualized treatment programs with a team of occupational therapists, physical therapists, respiratory therapists and speech language pathologists.
Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Alliance
10840 Texas Health Trail Fort Worth 76244
682.212.2000
texashealth.org/alliance
The therapy center at Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Alliance features progressive rehabilitation technology paired with a caring and experienced team that offers a hands-on, personalized treatment approach.
Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth Mabee Rehabilitation Center
1301 Pennsylvania Ave. Fort Worth 76104
817.250.2000
texashealth.org/fortworth With the professional staff and spacious facilities at the Mabee Rehabilitation Center and Texas Health Ben Hogan Sports Therapy Center, patients can expect personalized and effective treatment to get them back to their lives.
Programs center on education and progressive exercise designed to help those who have chronic lung disease to return to an active and enjoyable lifestyle.
The cardiac rehabilitation program offers one-on-one consulting, classroom sessions and exercise.
Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Southwest Fort Worth 6100 Harris Parkway Fort Worth 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 sports medicine and orthopedic services, occupational and physical therapy, speech therapy, sports rehab, certified hand therapy and vestibular and balance therapy.
Texas Health Harris Methodist Outpatient Center Burleson
2750 Southwest Wilshire Blvd. Burleson 76028
817.782.8050
texas.health.org/burleson 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 Arlington
900 West Arbrook Blvd. Arlington 76015
682.304.6000
texasrehabarlington.com
40 beds, 80 physicians
Texas Rehabilitation Hospital of Arlington is an acute rehabilitation hospital that helps patients recovering from stroke, brain injury, trauma and other issues.
Texas Rehabilitation Hospital of Fort Worth
425 Alabama Ave. Fort Worth 76104
817.820.3400
texasrehabhospital.com
66 beds
Texas Rehabilitation is designed for patients recovering from major illnesses, traumas or surgeries. It is a joint venture between Texas Health Resources and Centerre Healthcare Corp.
Sports Rehab Specialists 1901 Cooper St. Fort Worth 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.
For leading-edge technology and the highest level of breast cancer expertise, visit Texas Breast Specialists, part of the Texas Oncology network. We offer comprehensive breast care, including diagnostics, surgical services, and medical and radiation oncology. With compassion and understanding, our physicians partner with you to help you understand your options and develop the best possible treatment plan. For more information or to schedule an appointment, please visit www.TexasBreastSpecialists.com.
Texas Breast Specialists is a part of Texas Oncology.
W. Lee Bourland Jr., M.D., FACS Dallas, TX
Mary B. Brian, M.D., FACS Bedford, TX
Lynn Canavan, M.D., FACS McKinney and Plano, TX
Tuoc N. Dao, M.D., FACS Carrollton and Dallas, TX
Allison A. DiPasquale, M.D. Dallas and Mansfield, TX
Amy Eastman, M.D., FACS Rockwall, TX
Katrina P. Emmett, M.D. Dallas, Mansfield and Waxahachie, TX
Archana Ganaraj, M.D. Dallas, TX
Meghan Hansen, M.D. Frisco, TX
Melissa Kinney, M.D. Flower Mound and Lewisville, TX
Martin L. Koonsman, M.D., FACS Dallas, TX
Alison L. Laidley, M.D., FACS Dallas, TX
Jeffrey P. Lamont, M.D., FACS Dallas, TX
Angela E. Seda, M.D. Arlington, Bedford and Keller, TX
Jennifer Snow, D.O. Cleburne, Fort Worth and Granbury, TX
Carolyn L. Thomas, M.D., FACS Dallas, TX
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Every day, we walk the trails and drive the streets of our beautiful city, but this hardly gives Fort Worth the perspective it deserves. The pulse of Cowtown is most evident from above.
The Tandy Trails. It’s hard to believe this trail system is a mere 5 minutes from downtown Fort Worth, but this urban park is home to a wide range of prarie flora, which consists of more than 500 native plant species.
Upper left: Will Rogers Coliseum. The coliseum was built in 1936, one year after its namesake died in a plane crash, and has hosted the Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo since 1944. The National Registry of Historic Places added the art deco center to its listing in 2016.
Lower left: Intersection at W. Seventh, Bailey Avenue, Camp Bowie Boulevard and University Drive. Fort Worth’s quadripoint, where Camp Bowie ends and W. Seventh begins, curls around the Modern Art Museum and serves as the epicenter of Fort Worth’s bustling Cultural District. The voterapproved 2018 bond program includes right-of-way improvements along W. Seventh from Trinity River to University Drive.
Right: Water Gardens. The cooling oasis in the concrete jungle of downtown, the Fort Worth Water Gardens is located next to the Fort Worth Convention Center. It provides the perfect getaway for those feeling entrapped by skyscrapers. The famous ‘70s sci-fi flick, “Logan’s Run,” also featured the park’s most notable landmark — the blue meditation pool encircled by cascading waterfalls.
Left: Yoga at Sundance Square. Every other Saturday at 9 a.m., the Sundance Square Plaza becomes overrun with yogis and colorful mats. The 35-block Sundance Square — named after Sundance Kid of Western folklore — is home to two National Register of Historic Places and the Bass Performance Hall.
Upper right: Crockett Row at W. Seventh. In the heart of the Cultural District lies the 13-acre Crockett Row, which offers a blend of dining, entertainment and residences. The iconic, LED-lit Crockett Circle hangs over the intersection of Crockett and Currie streets.
Lower rght: Press Cafe, Trailhead on Clearfork. An appendage to the Shop at Clearfork, the trailhead serves as a hub of fitness, leisure and outdoor gatherings, and links cyclists and runners to the 48 miles of Trinity Trails.
Upper left: Greenwood Memorial Park. Dedicated in 1909, notable Fort Worthians Ben Hogan, Tex Beneke, Frances Daisy Emery Allen and 11 members of the Royal Air Force who were stationed at Camp Taliaferro during World I rest at Greenwood Memorial Park.
Lower left: Dickies Arena. Currently under construction, Dickies Arena, which takes its cues from the classic art deco style of so many noteworthy Fort Worth structures, will open its doors to the public November 2019. The 14,000-seat arena will become the new home to the Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo.
Right: First United Methodist Church of Fort Worth. On the morning of the stock market crash of 1929, ground was broken for the First United Methodist Church, which was erected the following year. According to City-Data.com, 96 religions are represented in Tarrant County, which is home to congregations of Christian, Muslim, Buddhist, Baha’i, Jewish, Unitarian Universalist and various other faiths.
Perfect 10
The Perfect 10 Decathlon of Delights, in memory of Barrett Martin Havran, benefiting athletics and community service at Fort Worth Country Day, was held on Aug. 26 in the Sid W. Richardson gymnasium at FWCD. Photos by Sharon Ellman.
The Collective Outdoors Party
The Collective Outdoors hosted a private party Aug. 9 to showcase its new patio furniture store and showroom. Photos by Walt Burns.
Hank and Anne Paup, Noel and David Nolet
Standing; Ann Florsheim, Shirley and John Dean. Seated: Charles Florsheim, Michael Harrison.
Scott and Carole Murray, Andrea “Tudy” Harkins, Kay Granger, Joy Ann and Bob Havran
Clay Pigeon chef Bria Downey earned the title of Top Chef at Fort Worth Magazine’s annual event, held Sept. 6 at River Ranch Stockyards. Photos by Honey Russell.
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Accent on You Cosmetic Surgery Center and Medical Spa
Y. Anthony Nakamura, M.D., P.A.
Raja Mohan, M.D., P.A.
SPECIALTY: Plastic Surgery. Dr. Nakamura and Accent on You introduce Dr. Raja Mohan to DFW. We have a cosmetic surgery center, fully accredited by the American Association for Accreditation of Ambulatory Surgery Facilities, Inc. (AAAASF), and a medical spa. Our advanced facility is currently undergoing renovations or what we call a “facelift” as Dr. Mohan brings extensive experience in facial aesthetics and breast reconstruction to the practice. EDUCATION: Mohan – B.A., Massachusetts Institute of Technology; M.D., University of Miami Miller School of Medicine; Integrated Plastic Surgery residency, Johns Hopkins/University of Maryland; Aesthetic Surgery Fellowship at Dallas Plastic Surgery Institute. Nakamura — B.A., UT Austin; M.D., UTMB, Galveston; Intern resident and general surgery, LSU School of Medicine, Charity Hospital New Orleans; Plastic Surgery resident, UTMB, Galveston. TRAINING: Dr. Mohan spent time
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Fort Worth Heart, P.A.
SPECIALTY: Diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular diseases. EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS: All physicians are graduates of cardiology fellowship training programs accredited by the Accreditation Council for Board of Internal Medicine in cardiovascular diseases. Other subspecialties include nuclear cardiology, electrophysiology, echocardiography, vascular medicine and interventional cardiology. AWARDS/HONORS: Fort Worth Heart members have distinguished themselves through academic achievements, performing clinical research and organizing educational conferences on cardiovascular diseases. They have held leadership positions in the Fort Worth medical community, such as chief and secretary of the cardiology division at local hospitals. Members have also served on the board of trustees of Fort Worth hospitals and regional healthcare systems and in communit y-oriented leadership positions such as president of the American Heart Association of Tarrant County. MEMBERSHIPS/AFFILIATIONS: All the physicians are fellows of the American College of Cardiology or are eligible for fellowship, members of the Texas Medical Association and Tarrant County Medical Association. Other memberships include the Society of Coronary Angiography and Intervention and Heart Rhythm Society. HOSPITAL AFFILIATIONS: Texas Health Resources Harris Methodist Fort Worth Hospital; Baylor All Saints Medical Center; Baylor Institute for Rehabilitation; Texas Health Huguley Hospital; Texas Health Resources Harris Methodist Southwest
Hospital; Texas Health Harris Methodist Azle; Texas Health Specialty; Heart & Vascular Center of Fort Worth; Texas Health Resources Heart & Vascular Hospital, Arlington; Lake Granbury Medical Center; Kindred Southwest Hospital; Medical City Fort Worth Hospital. GREATEST PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT: Serving the Fort Worth community and surrounding area with comprehensive and compassionate cardiovascular care since 1951. INNOVATIONS: Full range of imaging services including PET scan, vascular ultrasound, SPECT scan, echoangiography and intervention. PICTURED: Louis Cristol, M.D.; Denzil D’Souza, M.D.; Alvaro Rios, M.D.; John V. Jayachandran, M.D.; L. Frank Liao, M.D.; Vijay Kalaria, M.D.; George James, M.D.; Deval Mehta, M.D.;
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Capstone Pain & Spine Center
William Moore, MD
SPECIALTY: Interventional Pain Management. EDUCATION: University of Texas at San Antonio, Medical School; Ochsner Clinic Foundation, Residency; Texas Tech University Health Science Center, Fellowship. HOSPITAL AFFILIATIONS: Texas Health Harris Methodist Southwest Fort Worth; Baylor Surgicare at Oakmont; Hamilton General Hospital. GREATEST PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS: Bringing minimally invasive endoscopic spine surgery to Fort Worth. INNOVATIONS: Specialize in minimally invasive spine interventions. UNIQUE PATIENT CARE: We listen to our patients. Our goal is to make you pain free by targeting and treating the source. WHY CHOOSE THEM: Our spine pain specialists are experts in providing the highest-quality
treatments and procedures that relieve your pain. Our treatments include a range of noninvasive and minimally invasive procedures. FREE ADVICE: Stop looking down at your cell phone and do not spend all day in a chair. Do not live another minute in misery! Get your life back by targeting your source of pain. PICTURED: Paul Bourland, FNP-BC, and William Moore, MD.
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The Center for Assisted Reproduction (CARE Fertility)
SPECIALTY: Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility. EDUCATION: Dr. Nackley – Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and Albany Medical College; OB/GYN Residency, Eastern Virginia Medical School; REI Fellowship, University of South Florida. Dr. Thomas – Texas A&M University; University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio; OB/GYN Residency, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center; REI Fellowship, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. Both Drs. Nackley and Thomas
AWARDS/HONORS: Fort Worth Magazine Top Docs, Texas Super Docs, 360 Magazine Top Docs. GREATEST ACHIEVEMENT: Our practice has been a leading provider of Worth area for 30 years. INNOVATIONS: We provide fertility preservation services for men and women diagnosed with cancer prior to undergoing
Complete fertility services for the LGBTQ community including reciprocalment option. UNIQUE PATIENT CARE: We strive to provide personalized days a week. We are compassionate about our patients’ dream of creating a family. PICTURED: Anna Nackley, M.D., and Robin Thomas, M.D.;
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Center for Neurological Disorders (CND)
George Cravens, M.D., FAANS, FACS, Founder
MISSION: The honor of helping people inspires Dr. Cravens to keep pushing himself to move beyond the impossible. Unparalleled are his research, innovation and experiences working with Gazi Yasrgil, M.D., recently named Man of the Century in microneurosurgery. PATIENT CARE: For more than 30 years, he has specialized in the treatment of neurological disease, including traumatic brain injuries, tumors, strokes and spine disease. He has performed over 10,000 surgeries, including 3,500 craniotomies. LEADERSHIP: Dr. Cravens serves on the Governor’s EMS and Trauma Advisory Council’s Stroke Committee, guiding health care professionals through treatment protocols. Chair of JPS Hospital’s Depart-
Comprehensive Stroke Center, one of only 13 in Texas. ADVICE: Strokes, also known as Brain Attacks, are the second leading cause of death and the leading cause of disabilities among all adults. Even pregnant women experience debilitating strokes. Treatment should be immediate. Symptoms include the face drooping on one side when the patient smiles, slurred speech, and one arm drifting downward when both arms are raised.
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Cornea Consultants of Texas
Aaleya Koreishi, M.D. and Patricia Ple-plakon, M.D.
SPECIALTY: Dr. Koreishi and Dr. Ple-plakon are fellowship-trained,
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DFW Center for Spinal Disorders, PLLC
FOCUS: Spine Surgery. EDUCATION: Tinley – M.D., Medical College of Georgia; Fellowship, HH Bohlman Spinal Surgery Fellowship, Cleveland. Shah – M.D., Texas A&M College of Medicine; Orthopaedic Spine Surgery Fellowship, Stanford University. Happ – D.O., Midwestern University; Fellowship, Texas Back Institute. Patel – M.D., University of Toledo; Adult and Pediatric spine surgery fellowship at William Beaumont Hospital, Michigan. Toy – M.D., Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine; Fellowship, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. MEMBERSHIPS: Tinley – Cervical Spine Research Society, North American Spine Society, Tarrant County Medical Society, Texas Orthopedic Association, American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons. Shah – North American Spine Society, International Society for the Advancement of Spine Surgery, American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, American Medical Association. Happ – North American Spine Society, American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, and American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics.
Patel – American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, North American Spine Society, and New York Medical Association. Toy – North American Spine Society, American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons. INNOVATIONS: Performing minimally invasive spine surgery with a focus on the -
nating the need for further procedures PATIENT CARE: Not all patients require surgery. Our team uses a multidisciplinary approach to improvement. PICTURED: (left to right) Christopher Happ, D.O.; Jason Toy, M.D.; Jason Tinley, M.D. (Founder, DFWCFSD); Neil Shah, M.D.; Vishal Patel, M.D.
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Kelly R. Kunkel, M.D., P.A.
SPECIALTY: Plastic surgery including cosmetic surgery of the face, breast, and body, and reconstructive surgery for breast cancer and skin cancer. 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 Magazine as one of the area’s Top Docs for 17 years and by Texas Monthly magazine as a Texas Super Doctor 13 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 Scott and White 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 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.
SPECIALTY: Ophthalmology: Cataract Surgery, Premium Lens Implants (Crystalens, ReStor, Tecnis, Toric Lens), Laser Refractive Surgery (LASIK with Intralase, VISX, Allegretto), Diseases of the Retina and Vitreous, Diabetic Retinopathy/Lasers, Macular Degeneration, Glaucoma Treatment. EDUCATION: B.A., Magna cum laude, Harvard University, 1986; M.D., University of Texas Southwestern Medical School, Dallas, 1990; Ophthalmology Residency, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, 1995; Vitreoretinal Fellowship, Massa-
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ogy. AWARDS: Physician’s Recognition Award, American Medical Association. PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS: American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, Texas Ophthalmological Association, Texas Medical Association, Tarrant
County Medical Society. AFFILIATIONS: Baylor Surgical Hospital at Las Colinas, Baylor Scott & White-Grapevine, Baylor Scott & White-Irving, Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas. PATIENT CARE: A commitment to excellence in eye care is enhanced by our outstanding, caring
all preoperative and postoperative care.
CONTACT INFORMATION: dfwlasercataract.com
Bell Fort Worth Alliance Air Show Oct. 13–14
Living in Fort Worth offers the advantage of knowing firsthand how great the city is, but it’s always nice to be nationally recognized. Case in point, the readers of USA Today ranking this event the third best air show in America. The event includes activities like flight simulators, aircraft tours and, of course, the famed air show by the United States Air Force Thunderbirds and Canadian Forces Snowbirds. And just to make you feel extra good about everything, the Bell Fort Worth Alliance Air Show is nonprofit and has donated over $700,000 to other organizations.
Fort Worth Alliance Airport 2221 Alliance Blvd. allianceairshow.com 800.318.9268
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Mariposa Market
Oct. 6
The Fort Worth Botanic Garden is hosting the first Mariposa Market this month. Mariposa means “butterfly” in Spanish, so the theme of this event isn’t too difficult to figure out. In addition to education on monarch butterflies and their migration patterns, there will be vendors, face painting, food trucks and games. Finally, a Ballet Folklorico troupe is set to perform a traditional Mexican dance that embellishes folk storytelling with traditional ballet moves.
Fort Worth Botanic Garden. 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd. fwbg.org. 817.392.5510
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BeerFeast
Oct. 6
Flying Saucer at Sundance Square is known for its beer selection, but if you’ve never been to BeerFeast, you’re missing out on more brews than you can imagine. With over 120 domestic and international selections from hoppy to malty, crisp to roasted and sweet to tart, it might just be
the day you find the perfect match for your palate. Plus, if you upgrade to a VIP package, you get some bites from local restaurants to balance the beer, commemorative merch and access to exclusive brews.
Sundance Square. 201 Main St. beerknurd.com. 817.336.7470
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Spooky Sip and Shop
Oct. 20
You’ve bought the costumes, queued the classic movies, hung the cute decorations and eaten all of the candy before it can make it to the big night. It’s time to (pumpkin) spice up your Halloween traditions and include some spooky shopping in the mix. Peruse the shops of Sundance Square, where festive items will be in full force, local eateries are providing small bites, and 10 wines are available for your sipping pleasure. If you donate $25 to Susan G. Komen Greater Fort Worth, you also receive a free wine tasting glass and promotional offers at some of the stores.
Sundance Square. 201 Main St. sundancesquare.com. 817.255.5700
5 ArtsGoggle
Oct. 20
With two locations spanning across Southside with traditional art, street art, music and food, ArtsGoggle is large. Expansive. Diverse. Such an event demands that you set aside the day for it. Expect art from across all mediums, including woodworking, sculpting, printmakers, painters and more. Since its inception in 2003, ArtsGoggle has continued to bring visitors from all over while supporting local art. Last year, over 50,000 visitors attended, so at this point it’s a “be there or be square” situation.
Near Southside. South Main Village and Magnolia Village, nearsouthsidefw.org. 817.923.1649
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Loop
Sept. 28–Oct. 28
Twelve old-school fairy tales come alive in “Loop,” a live art installation its creators describe as a mix between a zoetrope, music box and railway handcar. The piece mixes classic storytelling and mechanics with futuristic technology and design to create an interactive experience with the community. Originally created for an art festival in Montreal, “Loop” will be in Burnett Park for a month before moving onto its next destination. To learn more about how to use “Loop,” or to see it in action, check out the artists’ Instagram, @gocreos. Burnett Park. 501 W. Seventh St. creos.io. 817.789.3410
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Pottery in the Park Arts Festival
Oct. 6–7
Cool October breezes are incentive enough to get outside, but this festival is all the more reason to take advantage of Texas’ mild autumns. With over 50 potters displaying their work along the Trinity River, you can delve into a side of Texan art that doesn’t always stick out. Try your hand at glazing your own piece, and then watch an ancient Japanese technique as it is fired in a raku kiln. The festival will also have art and pottery demonstrations, a raffle for local artist Linda Neubauer’s textured jar, and a bake sale that helps fund community classes. Trinity River. 3300 Bryant Irvin Road cera-fw.org. 817.732.7731
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Christine Hand performing at Pottery in the Park Arts Festival
8Nash Farm Fall Round-Up
Oct. 20
Join our friends in Grapevine for the quintessential fall festival at Nash Farm. Gardening, woodcarving demonstrations, apple pie making, a petting zoo, cotton picking, heritage games, live music and almost any other fall festival activity you can think of are on the agenda. You can also see a real blacksmith at work and watch wood-burning stove cooking demonstrations. It’s going to be a cozy sweater kind of day. Nash Farm. 626 Ball St. grapevinetexasusa.com. 800.457.6338
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Frankenstein
Oct. 31
No one can claim to be a Halloween nerd until they’ve seen or read Frankenstein, an iconic tale from the mother of horror, Mary Shelley. Luckily, Amphibian Stage Productions and the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth are making this easy on you by hosting a screening of the play from the National Theatre in London. Starring Benedict Cumberbatch and Johnny Lee Miller, this story finds real terror in exploring themes of free will, prejudice, revenge and good old body horror. Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth. 3200 Darnell St. themodern.org. 817.923.3012
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Gear Up to End Hunger
Oct. 6
Think you got the legs to get within 15 percent of Mayor Betsy Price’s time at this cycling event? That’s the challenge she’s set forth at Gear Up to End Hunger — we must warn you, she’s an avid cyclist. The event will include a variety of cycling events for each skill level, including a 2-mile ride, 10-mile ride and a colossal 100K ride. All proceeds benefit the Tarrant Area Food Bank. And be sure to stay for the food trucks, healthy snacks and free beer.
Rockwood Park. 701 N. University Drive. dfwi.org/do/gear-up-to-endhunger-and-mayor-betsy-prices100k-challenge. 817.857.7100
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The G.O.A.T. Distillery
What’s one person’s waste is another person’s whiskey. That’s the business approach of Local Goat Distillery owners Roger and Jessica Wall.
BY BRANDI ADDISON AND MARISSA ALVARADO
Near the beginning of 2018, the small city of Granbury, Texas, welcomed its first distillery near its historic downtown square — but that’s not what makes the Local Goat so unique.
While its ambiance and hoodwink exterior is undoubtedly inspired by 1930s speakeasies — a popular fad popping up in most cities — this distillery is the only one in the nation that uses the ingredient of whey (the watery part of milk that remains after the formation of curds) to produce its vodka. While curds go on to become cheese, whey is thought of as a waste product. But, in the 1970s, when a company invested in spirits happened to own a dairy products manufacturer, it discovered a way to turn this waste into revenue. And Local Goat hopes to be at the forefront of its use stateside.
Yet, this is merely one of the many ways Local Goat uses byproducts to produce delicious spirits.
Before opening the distillery, owners Roger and Jessica Wall had first dreamed of owning a raw milk dairy on their goat farm. When they became pregnant with their son, Eli, the couple made the joint decision to travel a different business route.
“I told him, ‘I am not milking goats while I’m pregnant,’” Jessica says. “So, we decided to switch gears and make alcohol instead because it was also one of Roger’s dreams.”
They sold their goat farm, but instead of completely abandoning the idea of milk products, they decided to merge both dreams together.
After months of discussion and hard work, Local Goat made its debut in a discreet building off North Houston Street on Feb. 20 — where they now serve a homemade, high-end selection of vodka, rum and gin, most of which Roger and Jessica create from waste products.
To this thrifty couple, what’s one man’s trash is truly their treasure — and their business model. “Anything we can get our hands on that’s a waste product, we like to try to make something beautiful out of it,” Roger says.
The molasses used in the rum is waste from the production of sugar, and the whey used in their vodka and gin is scrap from the Veldhuizen Cheese farm in Dublin, Texas. And, to take their frugality to the next
level, some vodka products even use doughnuts purchased from local shops.
“All these doughnut stores around have to legally throw their stuff out at the end of the day if it doesn’t sell, so we just take it and we process it like we would with anything else.”
Along with the creativity and hard labor it takes to perfect the final products, Roger’s work as a supervisor in the Air Force Fuels Laboratory helped prepare him for the hard work and science behind becoming an entrepreneur in the distillation business.
“I tested fuel and did a lot of the same kind of processes that we do in the distillation world,” Roger says. “All you need to make liquor is sugar, water and yeast. The whole process is just taking a liquor and make it a vapor and then making it a liquid again.”
It comes naturally and easily to him, he says, but he also has a great passion for it, and that’s where the success meets the business.
Soon after its arrival, the distillery expanded into a full mixology bar and restaurant, featuring a plethora of original drinks, tacos, sandwiches and other appetizerstyled food items.
One of the local Granbury restaurants, Christina’s, helped develop the restaurant menu, and some of its workers volunteered to help in the kitchen.
The Carne Asada Street Tacos — made of cilantro, onion, jalapeño aioli and queso fresco — and the Elotes Loco — a Mexican street corn covered in Sriracha mayo and hot spice mix — are two of its most popular items.
“I never wanted to have a bar or restaurant, but in order to make alcohol, which is my passion, I had to have it to support me
doing my thing,” Roger says. “So, if we’re going to have a bar, it’s going to be a darn good one, and that’s why we decided to go the mixology route.”
Most of the cocktail drinks have 10 to 15 ingredients each and are modeled after beverages from the pre-Prohibition era. One of the most popular is the Billy Goat Gimlet, a cocktail served with cryogenic botanical vodka. Upon ordering, customers will see their drinks being frozen through the use of liquid nitrogen. Then, they can expect to taste a complementing blend of sugar, lime and rosewater.
It also serves traditional bar drinks with its own little twist, like the Moscow Mule — called the Texas Peach Mule — made of peach vodka, peach puree, lemon and ginger beer. Its House Bloody Mary is served with a piece of goat jerky.
“It’s something you don’t see in traditional bars; that’s what makes us a mixology bar,” Jessica says.
The restaurant and bar are open for dinner-only Tuesday through Thursday, and both lunch and dinner Friday through Sunday. During the weekend hours, customers can meet the famous goats, Eureka and Houston, who inspired the labels of the Local Goat Vodka, Silver Rum and Texas Gin bottles. Customers are also given the opportunity to tour the distillery by scheduling online.
The owners have also started a farmers market, which is open every other week. While they don’t make their profits from the event, the owners just want to give the community an opportunity to sell local items since the community has supported the distillery so well.
“The city has been very supportive,” Jessica says. “Granbury has been awesome.”
The Walls say they have plans to expand the location with a craft beer operation and cigar lounge someday.
“No one else is doing it, so why not,” Roger says. “We want to be the oasis in the desert.”
“So, if we’re going to have a bar, it’s going to be a darn good one, and that’s why we decided to go the mixology route.” Roger Wall, owner
Roger and Jessica Wall with son
Getting Your Southern Fixe
Clearfork’s Fixe Southern House offers upscale dining with a Creole twang.
BY COURTNEY DABNEY
When you pass by the porch swing at the entry, it sets the stage for the “Southern House” part of the Fixe Southern House equation. Nearly three years ago, chef James Robert, who hails from Louisiana, opened his first restaurant in Austin. When it came time to expand his popular comfort food eatery, he bypassed the safe bets of Houston or Dallas and chose Fort Worth’s Clearfork development instead, where the restaurant opened in January. Fixe’s open floor plan gives patrons a front-row view of the restaurant’s bustling kitchen. Empty frames, dangling lights, sliding barn doors and a hodgepodge of antique
diningware as décor give the restaurant the right amount of modern rustic vibe.
The feel is homey, but not kitschy; in fact, the effect will barely be noticed by most. The seating is exceptional with cozy, highbacked side chairs circling four-tops with rich butcherblock-topped tables.
$40 bottles to a 2014 Scarecrow Cabernet Sauvignon for $695.
Fixe Biscuits ($9), which come three to an order, are truly some of the most perfect specimens I’ve ever tasted. Paired with whipped Steen butter (a popular brand among Louisianians), their crusty, tan exterior gives way to doughy bliss. You can add a few optional condiments to your taste for $1 each, including honey, spreadable ’nduja (a spicy pork salami) or fresh apple butter — but none are required.
The Jack’s Salad, a recent offering on the DFW Restaurant Week menu, is a leafy salad tossed with a creamy, roasted jalapeño green goddess, crispy chicken skin and dried pears. The Beet Salad ($10) is a regular menu item. A shareable mound of lightly pickled beet chunks is piled atop a pickled ranch dressing, producing delicate curds. The beets are a salty, acidic and creamy treat. Beet fans will relish this dish.
Some menu offerings use straight-forward dishes with traditional Southern appeal as a springboard, like the shrimp and grits, which the restaurant lists as Pescavore ($16) under the Anson Mills Antebellum Grits section. This updated version includes four plump Texas-sourced grilled shrimp and ups the ante with unusual elements like freeze-dried corn, shrimp butter and bottarga (salty, cured fish roe). The stoneground grits have a dense texture, and the addition of Meyer lemon zest was nice.
Fixe Southern House Location: 5282 Marathon Ave. For Info: 682.707.3965, fixesouthernhouse.com
What We Liked: The relaxed, upscale environment, creative menu and professional staff.
What We Didn’t: Found a few lingering shells on the grilled shrimp.
Recommendations: Do not go to Fixe without getting your biscuit fix. This is the “mustorder” place to start.
A full bar features a smashing happy hour menu — served from 4:30 to 7 p.m., Monday through Saturday, and from 2 p.m. to close every Sunday. The whiskey and bourbon list is extensive, and the wine list ranges from
Other creations take some imagination. If you can’t quite picture how the ingredients listed will come together, it then becomes a trust exercise.
The Confit of Duck ($28) is a prime example. Described with a “Steen lacquer,” the tender duck is basted in its own rendered fat and more Steen syrup. The duck topped chewy pearls of Anson Mills blue barley, a dried fruit mostarda (with blended figs, dried cherries and raisins) stewed in a mustard-tinged syrup. The plate was finished with sliced asparagus in a brown butter cream sauce. The delicious outcome is far from anything you might consider simplistic Southern staples.
There’s much barbecue news to share: Some of the best barbecue restaurants in the area will come together for Smoked, a daylong barbecue and live music festival happening on Oct. 13 in the Fort Worth Stockyards. Pay one price, eat all the ‘cue you can from Blacks BBQ, Heim Barbecue, BBQ on the Brazos, Hutchins BBQ, Panther City BBQ, Top 5 BBQ, Kruez Market, Cousin’s Bar-B-Q and a half-dozen others.
Adam Hood, The Vandoliers and the Brandon Steadman Band will provide the live tunes. As of press time, tickets were still available at Prekindle. com/SmokedFW.
East Side favorite Smokey’s has revamped its menu and name. Paul Calhoun’s East Lancaster spot is now known as Smokey’s BBQ and Diner. Calhoun
The Feed
A taste of what’s new and notable.
BY MALCOLM MAYHEW
added the “Diner” part last month after launching a daily breakfast menu that includes omelets, breakfast sandwiches and freshly made biscuits (served with or without bacon gravy, although who in their right mind would order them “without”?). Breakfast is served daily from 6 to 11 a.m. 5300 East Lancaster Ave., smokeysbbqtx.com.
Rooster’s BBQ has moved out of Granbury and into the Cresson gas station that BBQ on the Brazos
recently vacated after its lease was up.
Tennessee native and restaurant pitmaster “Rooster” Beane uses
a Southern Pride rotisserie smoker for ribs, brisket, sausage and other ‘cue essentials. 9001 U.S. 377 E., 817.512.3343.
If you haven’t already, you’ll soon see a new barbecue trailer making the pop-up restaurant rounds. Brandon Anderson,
a former competitive barbecuer, recently launched his own mobile ‘cue business called Rack Attack BBQ. The 31-yearold Mansfield native uses a custom-built, wood-burning smoker to slow-smoke brisket, St. Louisstyle spare ribs and sausage. Anderson also has a couple specialty items, including chipotle
pork belly burnt ends. Instead of the popular post oak, he uses a mix of pecan and persimmon, the latter of which gives his meat a slightly sweet flavor, he says. He also throws mac and cheese onto his smoker — reason enough to visit him next time he rolls up. On Oct. 3, he’ll be at Rahr Brewery, and on Oct. 6, he’ll be back at Collective Brewery. @ rackattackBBQ.
Long-running local ‘cue chain Riscky’s recently introduced a handful of new menu items at its six locations. Among them: brisket bites, deep-fried pieces of smoked prime brisket served with housemade barbecue ranch dressing, and a smoked sea salt margarita. risckys. com
The West Side has a new healthy drinks and snacks spot, courtesy of Boulevard of
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Greens, a juice bar and vegan and vegetarian shop located in a strip mall near the intersection of Horne and Camp Bowie. Opened by TCU alumni Charlsye Lewis and Marcus Brunt, Boulevard of Greens serves smoothies, cold-press juices, breakfast bowls and other healthy drinks and eats. Dogs are welcome on the patio, where they can chow down on healthy doggie treats. 2700 Horne St., boulevardofgreens. com.
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Mac’s Bar & Grill 6077 W. I-20 Frontage Rd., 817.572.0541. 11am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat.; 10am-2:30pm and 3pm-10pm Sun. $$
No Frills Grill 4914 Little Rd., 817.478.1766. Other locations: 801 S. Main St. #109, Keller, 817.741.6344. 2851 Matlock Rd., Ste. 422, Mansfield, 817.473.6699. 1550 Eastchase Pkwy., Ste. 1200, Arlington, 817.274.5433. 11am-2am daily. $ Rose Garden Tearoom 3708 W. Pioneer Pkwy., 817.795.3093. 11:30am-3:30pm Mon.-Sat.; closed Sun. $ Restaurant 506 at The Sanford House 506 N. Center St., 817.801.5541. Closed Mon.-Tues.; 11am-2pm, 5:30pm-9pm Wed.-Fri.; 10:30am2pm, 5:30pm-9pm Sat.; 10:30am-2pm Sun. $$ Southern Recipes Grill 2715 N. Collins St., 817.469.9878. 11am-9pm Mon.-Fri.; 8am-9pm Sat.; 8am-4pm Sun. $-$$
Mac’s on Main 909 S. Main St., Ste. 110, 817.251.6227. 11am-3pm, Lunch Mon.-Sat.; 4:30-9:30pm Mon.-Thu.; 4:30pm-10pm Fri.-Sat.; 10am-2:30pm Brunch, Sun.; 4:30pm-9:30pm Sun. $$
Tolbert’s Restaurant 423 S. Main St. 817.421.4888. 11am-9pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am9:30pm Fri.-Sat.; 11am-8:30pm Sun. $$ Winewood Grill 1265 S. Main St., Grapevine, 76051 817.421.0200. 11am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat.; 11am-9pm Sun. $$-$$$ KELLER/LAKE COUNTRY
FnG Eats 201 Town Center Ln., Ste. 1101, 11am9pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.; 10:30am10pm Sat.; 10:30am-9pm Sun. . $$ Main St. Cafe 900 S. Main St., 817.741.7600. 6am9pm, daily. $
MUTTS Canine Cantina, a muchanticipated, dog-friendly bar and restaurant that opens in Clearfork this month, is making life easier for pooch-owning happy-hour goers. Play with your pet at one of two enclosed lawns while enjoying craft beers and American eats like fried pickles and burgers. Keep an eye on MUTTS’ website for a calendar of events like costume “pawties” and “Yappy” Hour specials. muttscantina.com
Heim Barbecue 1109 W. Magnolia Ave., 817.882.6970. 11am-10pm Wed.- Mon. Closed Tues. $$
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Please join us as we celebrate years of giving with the Days of Christmas
SAVE THE DATE OCTOBER - , 2018 WILL ROGERS MEMORIAL CENTER
Shop more than 230 unique merchants including home decor, jewelry, clothing, gourmet food, children’s products, seasonal items and more!
SPECIAL EVENT
Making Spirits Bright Brunch & Private Shopping
Presented by Cook Children's Medical Center Thursday, October at a.m.
We are excited to announce a new format to our Thursday morning special event! Patrons may shop at their leisure and enjoy a delicious buffet brunch catered by Reata Restaurant.
Individual Tickets - $65
Includes buffet brunch, valet parking, two complimentary cocktails, and early access to the Market from 9 a.m. to noon.
Includes 10 tickets to reserved open seating, private buffet brunch and open bar in the VIP area, valet parking, recognition in Market advertising and print materials, as well as early access to the Market from 9 a.m. to noon.
For tickets, sponsorship and special event information visit:
McKinley’s Fine Bakery & Café 1616 S. University Dr. Ste. 301, 817.332.3242, 7am-6:30pm Mon.Fri.; 8am-6:30pm Sat.; 11am-5pm Sun. $
Panera Bread 1700 S. University Dr., 817.870.1959. Other location: 1804 Precinct Line Rd., 817.605.0766. 1409 N. Collins, Arlington, 817.548.8726. 2140 E. Southlake Blvd., Ste. S. 817.416.5566. 4611 S. Hulen St. 817.370.1802. 6:30am-9pm Mon.-Sat.; 7am8pm Sun. $
Pearl Snap Kolaches 4006 White Settlement Road. 817.233.8899. 6am-2pm Mon.-Fri., 7am-2 pm Sat.-Sun. Other location: 2743 S Hulen Street. 817.233.8899. 6am-12pm Mon.Fri., 7am-12 pm Sat.-Sun. $
La Madeleine 2101 N. Collins St., Arlington, 817.461.3634. 6:30am-10pm daily. Other location: 4201 S Cooper St., Arlington, 817.417.5100. 6:30am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 6:30am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $
FORT WORTH
La Madeleine 6140 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.654.0471. 6:30am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 6:30am-11pm Fri.-Sat. Other locations: 4626 SW Loop 820. 817.717.5200.; 900 Hwy. 114 W., Grapevine, 817.251.0255. 6:30am-10pm daily $ Paris 7th 3324 W 6th St. 817.489.5300. 5:30pm-9:30pm Tue -Sat.; Closed Sun.Mon. $$$ Saint-Emilion 3617 W. 7th St., 817.737.2781. 5:30pm-9:30pm Tue.-Thu.; 5:30pm-10pm Fri.-Sat. $$$
Joe T. Garcia’s 2201 N. Commerce, 817.626.4356. Cash only. 11am-2:30pm, 5pm-10pm Mon.Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat.; 11am-10pm Sun. $$
La Familia 841 Foch St., 817.870.2002, 11am-9pm Tues.-Thurs.; 11am-9:30pm Fri.-Sat.; Closed Sun.-Mon. $
La Playa Maya 6209 Sunset Dr., 817.738.3329. Other locations: 1540 N. Main St., 817.624.8411. 3200 Hemphill St., 817.924.0698. 11am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $
Bistro Louise Catering
Chef Louise Lamensdorf
Bonnell’s Fine Texas Cuisine
Chef Jon Bonnell
Del Frisco’s
Chef Zach Martinez
Thank you from the committee of The Perfect 10 Decathlon of Delights in memory of Barrett Martin Havran benefiting Athletics and Community Service at Fort Worth Country Day.
VIP Presenting Sponsor
Dorothea Leonhardt Fund of the Communities Foundation of Texas, Andrea Harkins, Donor Advisor
Participating Restaurants
Eddie V’s Fort Worth
Chef Michael Duff
Ellerbe Fine Foods
Chef Molly McCook
Michaels Cuisine
Chef Michael S. Thomson
All-Conference
James and Dorothy Doss Foundation/Texas Bank
Financial
Joy Ann and Bob Havran
Leo Potishman Foundation
High Jump Champion
Anne and Hank Paup
Long Jump Champion
Corliss and Louis Baldwin/Jeanie and Ken Huffman
Gus Bates Insurance & Investments
Laura and Greg Bird
Mary Margaret and John Clay
Mitzi and Bill Davis
Paul Dorman
Ann and Charles Florsheim Family Foundation
Priscilla and John Geesbreght
Virginia Hobbs Charitable Trust
Kim and Ben Hood
Venessa and Robert Howard Khan Family
The Miles Foundation Community Fund of the North Texas Community Foundation
Anita and David Minor
Origin Bank/Marcee and Grant James
Sheila Jane and Randy Reynolds
The Roach Foundation, Inc.
The Ryan Foundation
Honorable Mention
Sylvia and Joe Alcala
Karen and Larry Anfin
Argent Trust
Debby and Bill Arnold Bank of Texas
Gold Medalist
Joe Breedlove
Susan and Jim Carter
Anne and Orlando Carvalho
Eagle Audio
Joy Ann and Bob Havran
Lisa Koger
Debra and Eric Lombardi
Jen Pendell
Holly Schaal
Southwest Limousine and Transportation/ Craig Vogel
Linda and Mike Stinson
In memory of Joy Sweeney
Nenetta and Steve Tatum
Pearl Snap Kolaches
Wade G. Chappell
Piattello Italian Kitchen
Chef Marcus Paslay
Ruth’s Chris Steak House Fort Worth
Waters Restaurant
Chef Anthony Felli
Chef Willie Singleton
Sponsors
Erin Banks/Cortney and Ryan Craft/Kelly Decker and Olyn Poole/Shannon and Matt Keller/Charles Persons/ Carter Tatum
Rebecca Barksdale and John Fletcher
Ann and Allan Barr/Anne and Carter Ferguson/
Peggy and Jim Rhodes/Melinda and Craig Smith/ Sandy and Mike Stepp
Anita and Paul Bickley/Julia and David Bloxom/
Wendy and Bruce Davis/Maryanne and Tom Mitchell/
Sally and Paul Prater
Susi and Mike Bickley
Paula Blackmon
Dr. Paul and Lois Bowman
Janis and Sam Brous/Andrea and Fred Carrington/ Joan and Howard Katz/DeVonne and Larry Tatum/ Julie and Rob Watson
Peggy Buddin/Rick Campbell/Barbara and Sammy Dance/Angela and David Koonce
Judy and Jerry Cagle/Terri and Jeff Gossett
The Carey and Spurlock Families
Deborah and David Chadwick
Jill and Gray Chilcoat/Paige and Ed Chisholm/ Stephanie and Michael Dike/Helen and Kevin Grebe/ Allison and Brian Phelps
Ciera Bank/Charlie Powell
Carol and Jim Dunaway Frost Bank
Mary Carolyn and Ben Gatzke
Cindi and Mike Holt
William R. Howell Family
Leslie and Dan Johnson
Jane Korman
Melissa and Kyle Kulig/Kay and Joe Sanders
Faith and James R. Mallory
Donors
Sandra and Troy Tuomey
Lisa and Burch Waldron
Martha and J. R. Williams
Congressman Roger and Patty Williams
Silver Medalist
Mary Kathryn Anderson and
Warren Gould
Maryanne and Phil Anthony
Linda and Bob Batton
Megan Rivers Buck
Adrienne Buddin and Brian Schoelpple
Yancy and George Bradford
Melyndie and Jim Brunick
Susie and Harvey Boysen
Jill and Quintin Cassady
Scratch Catering & Fine Foods
Chef Ted Bilsky
The Black Rooster
Owner Immy Khan
The Capital Grille Fort Worth
Chef Derek Venutolo
Michelle and Scott Marlow/Suzanne and Travis Sanders
The Nicholas and Louella Martin Charitable Fund of the North Texas Community Foundation
Priscilla and Joe Martin
Annette and Mike McColm
Pati and Bill Meadows
Susan K. and Victor F. Medina
Drs. Lindsay and Brad Minor
Courtney and Will Radcliffe
Holly and David Rascoe
Suzy and Ray Rhodes/Jerry and James Taylor
Jobe and Helen Richards Foundation and The Chicotsky Families
Karen and Henry Simon/Yasmin and Jeffrey Simon
Jerre and David Tracy
Media Sponsors
Fort Worth Business Press
Fort Worth Texas Magazine
In-Kind Sponsors and Underwriters
Auction Logistics courtesy of Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty
Complimentary valet parking provided by Rent A Frog
Design by Party Designs and ProductionsMichael Harrison
Libations contributed by Trinity River Distillery, Wild Acre Brewing Company and William Grant & Sons
Patron Party underwritten by Shirley and John Dean and Susie and Lee Finley
Printing compliments of Cockrell Enovation
Raffle Item donated by Susie and Harvey Boysen, Gulliver’s Travel and Royal Caribbean Cruise Line Service staff provided by Teresa’s Event Staffing Staff of Fort Worth Country Day
Barbara and Ralph Cox
Juleigh and Arlie Davenport
Joan and J. Alan Davis
Dana and Odie Dollins
Karen and David Ekstrom
Cathy and Bob Estrada
Olivia and Dick Eudaly
Beckie and Pete Geren
Sarah and Robert Grace
Lauren and Jeff Harwell
Anne Helmreich and Christian Wulffen
Marcee and Jonathan Henderson
Melissa and Scott Huffman
Ben E. Keith
Jack Labovitz
Barbara McColm
Phoebe and Carl Moore
Mike Mullins
Nothing Bundt Cakes
Mary Catherine and Chad Parsons
Stacey and Brian Pierce
Kathleen and Jim Reeves
Michele and Fred Reynolds
Jody and Don Smith
Southside Bank
Kristin and Victor Vandergriff
Patricia and Norbert Walter
Los Asaderos 1535 N. Main St., 817.626.3399, 11am-10pm Mon.; Closed Tues.; 11am-10pm Wed.-Thurs.; 11am-midnight Fri.-Sat.; 10am10pm Sun. $-$$
Los Molcajetes 4320 Western Center Blvd., 817.306.9000. 11am-9:30pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.; 9am-10pm Sat.; 9am-9pm Sun. $
Los Vaqueros 2629 N. Main St., 817.624.1511, 11am-9pm Sun.-Thurs.; 11am-10pm Fri.Sat. Other Location: 3105 Cockrell Ave., 817.710.8828, 10:30am-9pm Sun.; 11am-9pm Mon.-Thurs.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. Crown Valley Golf Club, 29 Crown Road, Weatherford. 817.441.2300, 11am-9pm Tues.-Sun. $
Mi Cocina 509 Main St., 817.877.3600, 10:30am9pm Sun.; 10:30am-10pm Mon.-Thurs.; 10:30am-11pm Fri.-Sat. Other locations: 4601 W. Freeway (I-30 and Hulen), 817.569.1444, 11am-10pm Mon.-Sun. 9369 Rain Lily Trail. 817.750.6426, 11am-10pm Tues.-Thurs.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $
The Original 4713 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.738.6226, 11am-9pm Tues.-Thurs.; 11am10pm Fri.-Sat.; 11am-9pm Sun. $ Pappasito’s Cantina 2704 W. Freeway, 817.877.5546. Other location: 321 W. Road to Six Flags, Arlington, 817.795.3535, 11am10pm Mon.-Thurs.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat.; 10:30am-10pm Sun. $$
It takes a village to raise a child. Something BIG is happening in ours.
Location
The 4 Eleven
Event Chairs
Kimberly and Brent Tipps
Presented By
Come enjoy delicious food curated by Magdalena’s and unforgettable entertainment with the Emerald City Band.
Celebrity Cutting
and concert
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2018
7:00 PM
Will Rogers Memorial Coliseum Fort Worth, Texas
Providing early detection and direct clinical services for cancer patients in need.
Presenting Sponsors
HONORARY CHAIRMEN Tom and Hilary Watson
EVENT CHAIR
Kim Locke
COMMENTATORS
Lindy Burch
Tom Holt
CO-FOUNDERS
Lyn Walsh Beverly Branch
To order tickets or sponsorship information visit Careity.org or call 817.994.0201
Careity begins at home. We keep it local.
Original painting donated by Lyndon Gaither
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» Photographer Brian Luenser captured “Man With a Briefcase” when the moon appeared to align right at the heart of Burnett Plaza’s 50-foot-tall, aluminum-brushed sculpture. Boston-based artist Jonathan Borofsky built the structure in 2002. According to Visit Fort Worth, this work aroused slight controversy due to the businessman’s choice of headgear: He wears a fedora rather than a Stetson — the preferred choice of Fort Worthians.
PHOTO BY BRIAN LUENSER
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