ist attacks and natural disasters and in therapy rooms. We introduce you to a few — and their training. by Gail Bennison
8Editor's Letter
10Outside Voice
13Wired In Staying connected with the latest local happenings
21fwliving Your definitive guide to living well
22Beauty Fountain of Youth: Protecting your skin for life. by Christine Perrenot
22Getaways Destin, Fla: White sand, clear water, great accommodations by Courtney Dabney
30Culture Catch the latest reviews on recently released books and music as well as a look at the rebirth of Bruce Wood’s dance company.
38Cooking Basil and pesto. Do we need to say more? by Judie Byrd
44Style Southern comforts: It’s the simple things in life we should take time to enjoy, like the onset of fall, a hot cup of coffee, a good book or a fierce pair of leopard print Pradas. by Jennifer Casseday-Blair
87Goodwill Improving life for those in need
92PG Suggested What goes on “out there” has to be more exciting that what goes on in here.
94According to Heywood Killing time is an art, and where you do it is important.
96Diners and Dives Hot weather and hot grills
98UpClose Austin Underwood: An eternal optimist by Jennifer Casseday-Blair
101Snapshots Behind the ropes and on the red carpet, the photos of the personalities and parties that have
everyone talking
145fwevents From the must-see live concert to the highly esteemed art exhibit, a month of events worth checking out
153fwdish Culinary ventures in and around town
154NowOpen In strip center off Park Row in Arlington is a little gem that blends Mediterranean and Italian cuisine. But bring your own wine.
158Res-taurant
Review Thai Chili recreates a bit of Southeast Asia in Southlake, Texas.
160Dish Listings The most sought-after restaurant guide to navigate the area’s diverse dining options
168fwflashback The backstory behind the people and events that shaped our city
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editor’sletter
Art and Science — and Service
During one phase of my working life, i was vice president of marketing for Baptist medical Center in Jacksonville, f la. The learning curve was vertical, not only because i didn’t know much about hospitals but also because i didn’t know much about marketing.
you can’t market what you don’t understand, so i began to visit various areas of the hospital to learn what we actually did there. i’d work a regular day and then move to a department or wing and shadow a physician or nurse or some other professional for an entire shift.
one night, i was following a nurse around on a general medical/surgical wing. patients assigned to such beds may be very sick, but they are not usually in need of more intensive care. But the nurse i was following was taking special interest in what looked to me to be just one in a series of patients under her watch.
she called the attending physician — my memory says several times, but it may only been once — and, after lengthy discussion, got permission to transfer the patient to an intensive care unit. a short time later, the patient went into cardiac arrest in one of the best places that can happen to you — an intensive care unit of a major medical center. he might have survived anyway, but her persistence certainly improved his odds.
a fter it was all over, i asked her what it was about this specific patient that led her to make the decisions she did. “he didn’t look right,” she said.
a nd in those four words, you have the “art” as opposed to the “science” of nursing.
we want to recognize nurses in this area who make significant contributions to their patients, their profession and to their communities. our e xcellence in nursing recognition is now scheduled for print early next year.
But you have a role in this as well. we are asking medical professionals and ordinary patients to nominate registered nurses — we realize that we are being restrictive when we set that requirement, but we had to make a decision on how wide to cast the net — who demonstrate the highest standards of care. They can be professors in nursing schools or hands-on nurses or administrators. They can work in hospitals or clinics or individual doctor’s offices or nursing homes.
we’ll collect the nominations and submit them to a panel for review. nominations are being accepted through the web site only — fwtx.com — and close on sept. 22. Take a minute to thank a nurse for his or her service. service is a noble word, and it doesn’t apply only to human beings. increasingly we turn to animals to assist us in many ways, and we asked gail Bennison to find a few of them and tell us about them. her report begins on page 68.
By accident, one of the dog trainers involved was at the world Trade Center in the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks, searching for both the living and the dead. hard to believe it was 10 years ago. regardless of whether you are reading this before or after the actual date, take a minute to recall where you were that awful day — above a certain age it will be crystal clear in your mind. pause a minute for reflection and prayer if you are so inclined for the victims as well as the survivors of 9/11.
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AUDIT PENDING
CRUZE INTO SUMMER
CRUZE l CHEVROLET
Champions On and Off the Field
I am a proud fan of the Horned Frogs and an alumna of the Harris College of Nursing. I recently learned at a convention that on Jan. 1, 2013, for the first time, the president of the Tournament of Roses will be nurse Sally M. Bixby.
A non-profit organization called Bare Root Inc. is raising money to design and build a “Nurses Float” for the 2013 Parade in recognition of the contributions nurses make in all our lives. It is a wonderful opportunity to honor, celebrate and recognize nurses.
As a proud Horned Frog, I hope that you will see this as a great opportunity to show our Purple Pride for our Rose Bowl Champion Horned Frogs and our nursing school and its champion graduates all over the country.
For more information or to contribute, visit
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flowers4thefloat.org. Please note that you are a reader of Fort Worth, Texas magazine when you donate.
Christine Schroeder, TCU ’85, Chicago
Power of the Press
Thanks so much for the article (See: UpClose, July 2011: “Wendell Nelson/Dance Instructor at Billy Bob’s Texas”). It has created a lot of interest.
I’ve even heard from someone I was in junior high with. The stores have been sold out. I told them it wasn’t because of me; it was the TCU story (See: “TCU: Why it’s the Hottest School in Texas,” same edition).
When I started new classes on July l0, I heard from a lot of new students that they had read the article.
One couple asked if I was going to have it framed and I said I hadn’t even thought about that. They brought the article framed in beautiful wood and
glass and gave it to me. I was completely floored.
Anyway, I’m now a firm believer of “Never underestimate the power of the printed word!”
Wendell Nelson, Fort Worth
Corrections:
Stephanie von Stein was pictured in the August Snapshots coverage the TOMS Shoes event at Neiman Marcus. We got her name wrong.
Those blocks of information dropped into articles are called various things. But we dropped some zeroes in one in the TCU is Hot article in July. It should have read:
“The Campaign for TCU” set an initial goal of $250 million, and then jumped that to $375 million. The campaign runs through May of 2012, but nearly $371 million already has been raised.
Talk to us: We welcome all suggestions, comments and questions about Fort Worth, Texas magazine and the articles we publish. Send comments by visiting fwtx.com. Letters may be edited for length and clarity.
Key Players
Summer intern Jennifer Retter is majoring in journalism with a minor in French at TCU. She’s a versatile reporter and writer. We turned to her for an article on the opportunity local colleges and other organizations offer students to study and learn in the classroom of the world through international study programs. That article begins on page 60.
Sammy Key came to TCU and Texas from Tulsa, Okla. She’s double majoring in her two favorite subjects, Spanish and English. She graduates in May and would like to remain in Fort Worth. She’s a little young to consider retirement, but we asked her to survey the options for that crowd of Baby Boomers looking to simplify their lives. That article begins on page 76. We also turned to her once again for the books section. See page 32.
Summer intern Christine Perrenot is a recent graduate of Texas A&M University with a degree in agricultural communications and journalism. She is hoping to make a career out of writing and has written a children’s book, due out this fall. We asked her to take a look at ways to prevent skin from aging. You’ll find that in the Beauty section on page 22. She also reports on the latest move for local dancer Bruce Wood on page 30.
Kyle Whitecotton is working on an MFA in creative writing at Western State College in Gunnison, Colo. We’ve been using him for travel articles, but we gave him a change of pace for September and turned the music section over to him. See his work on page 34.
Be sure to check out the next edition of FYI Fort Worth, the monthly TV show from Fort Worth, Texas magazine. Emmy Award-winning local personality Scott Murray and co-host Amanda Mazey will take you behind the scenes of what’s happening in and around Fort Worth.
This month, get ready for some football as the college and pro seasons get underway. Discover the latest and greatest in robotic surgery, explore the completed Dream Home with Amanda, and find out how a favorite local restaurant prepares its special of the month.
Catch all this and, as always, some new surprises Sept. 4. The show airs at 10:30 a.m. the first Sunday of every month on TXA 21.f you miss it, visit the fwtx. com home page and select FYI Fort Worth TV.
On the Web:
Excellence in Nursing. We want to recognize Registered Nurses who make special contribution to their patients, their profession and their communities.
Nominations will be accepted through Sept. 22. To nomination one of these special people, visit the Web site at fwtx.com.
Virtual Issues. If someone beat you to the last newsstand copy, don’t worry. The virtual edition of both current and previous editions is available on our Web site. Flip through pages to read more about the great city of Fort Worth by visiting fwtx.com.
Bon Appétit! The most sought-after restaurant guide to navigate Fort Worths growing dining scene is now available online. Choose from an extensive listing of restaurants ranging from American to Asian, barbecue to burgers, ethnic to Mediterranean. Just visit fwtx. com and click on the dining guide.
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Historic Fort Worth allowed us to utilize beautiful Thistle Hill at 1509 Pennsylvania Ave. for our fall fashion shoot. Built for Electra Waggoner, the daughter of
one of Fort Worth’s richest cattle barons, this mansion was completed in 1904. It is among Fort Worth’s first landmarks and allows visitors to experience the luxurious cattle baron lifestyle. Historic Fort Worth continues to restore the home and share its beauty with the community. If you would like hold a celebration or corporate event in the mansion, visit historicfortworth.org.
Representing: Hickory Chair, Harden, Vanguard, Century and Stickley
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Family Effort
Kyle Dawson and his father, Michael, opened a Dickey’s Barbeque pit in fort Worth on July 22 at 6219 oakmont Blvd.
But it’s not that simple. first there was the schooling.
the father and son duo attended Barbeque university at Dickey’s headquarters where Dawson said they learned everything from oper-
ating guidelines to working with customers and staff.
“We are passionate about the art of great barbecue,” Dawson said. the restaurant has a process of slow smoking the meat, cooking briskets for 15 hours and pork for 14.
“there are many things for the family, and we want to drive a family-oriented business,” Dawson said.
Staying connected with the latest local happenings
Visit the Ocean in Grapevine
If Legos aren’t your thing, perhaps sea Life is — and now you can visit both at grapevine Mills.
t he s ea Life aquarium opened in July, featuring more than 30 tanks, new homes for 5,000 sea creatures. the aquarium was under construction for more than nine months and is the 35th worldwide location of Merlin entertainment group. it’s located next to Legoland.
t he aquarium gives visitors a chance to see exquisite creatures such as jellyfish, sharks, stingrays and a variety of eclectic fish in an environment similar to their natural habitat.
guests are given numerous opportunities to observe and even bond with the sea creatures during their visit. a fter walking among the sharks and being surrounded in a glass tunnel, visitors may hold crabs and starfish in the hands if they wish. native texas fish have also found a home among the large exhibits.
s ea Life aquarium is open seven days a week and tickets can be purchased online or at the door, providing an educational and unique experience for children — and their parents. by Christine Perrenot
he says Dickey’s is an affordable place to take the whole family, and kids eat free every sunday, and that he and his father are glad to be establishing a business in fort Worth.
“this is a great area and location,” Dawson said. “We want a great, friendly customer-service experience.” Christine Perrenot
A Texas-size Heart
by Jennifer Retter
The Miss Texas organizaTion can’T keep T he crown froM TcU.
when Miss frisco and horned frog kendall Morris stood nervously onstage with the other top five contestants for Miss Texas 2011, the 20-year-old broadcast journalism student didn’t know what to expect. she hadn’t won any preliminaries all week and had no clue where she stood in the mind of the judges. as the judges named off the runner-ups, Morris remained onstage until she was left alone with Miss harris c ounty for the top two spots. at the moment of truth, the judges announced Miss har-
ris county as first runner-up and Morris fell to the floor.
“people probably thought i passed out at that point,” Morris said. “it was a complete surprise!”
Miss Texas 2010 ashley Melnick, who also attends TcU, passed on the coveted title to fellow frog Morris. The former Miss frisco and selfdescribed “die-hard horned frogs fan,” will represent Texas in next year’s Miss america competition.
In need of a cure for Morris, choosing a cause hit close to home. her official platform, “Leukemia: Living for a cure,” raises awareness of the cancer of the blood or bone marrow.
“My dad was diagnosed with leukemia when i was 16,” Morris said. “it’s so close to my heart just because of everything my dad has gone through.”
Morris helps with the north Texas chapter of the Leukemia and Lymphoma s ociety and hopes to continue her service there throughout her year as Miss Texas. she will have the opportunity to speak publicly on the issue throughout the state.
“[Leukemia research] has been a huge blessing for my family,” Morris said. “Ten years ago, my dad would not have had the same chances of survival that he does today. now, he takes a pill every single day. he’s been fortunate enough to not go through chemo.”
she says there’s no cure for his leukemia without a bone marrow transplant, but with the pills, he has been able to live a more normal life.
Miss America bound with between 400 appearances this year, promoting her platform, speaking at Texas schools, traveling to county fairs, and working with the children’s Miracle network, Morris has a busy year ahead.
Up until the Miss america 2012 contest in Las Vegas, Jan. 14, Morris will continue promoting her platform, perfecting her public-speaking and piano-playing skills — her talent is playing New World Symphony and working out in preparation for the ultimate competition.
“i think the job of Miss Texas will prepare me for Miss america,” Morris said. “it’s all about working on public speaking.”
Make sure to wish your Miss Texas luck and welcome her back to fort worth with open arms next year.
New Cowgirls
The naTionaL cowgirL MUse-
UM and haLL of faMe wiLL weLcoMe eighT new cowgir Ls in ocTober.
sarah “sally” buxkemper, sandy collier, Mary Lou Lecomtpe, ph.d., and anna Mebus Martin will be honored at the 36th annual induction Luncheon ceremony, oct. 26. four women from the “golden era” of rodeo, including Marie gibson, eloise “fox hastings” wilson, Mary emma Manning “May” Lillie, and pauline nesbitt, are included in the new batch of inductees. since 1975, more than 200 cowgirls have been inducted into the hall of fame in fort worth. The hall of fame aims to highlight the impact of cowgirls from the mid1800s to the present, honoring everyone from writers to ranchers. The museum is open seven days a week and charges $10 for an adult admission and $8 for children and seniors.
past luncheons have been sold out, so call 817.509.8965 or visit cowgirl.net to reserve your seat. Jennifer Retter
Wine and Platinum
The Biological ReseaRch insTiTuTe of Texas puTs iTs Money and its planning — where its mouth is. and, as a result, its new headquarters building at 1700 university Drive in July became the first building in Tarrant county to be awarded leeD platinum by the u.s. green Building council. only eight buildings in Texas — two in north Texas now — have that rating. under the council’s rating system, buildings must achieve a score of 52 or higher to be rated platinum. BRiT’s 70,000-square-foot, two-story building on 5.2 acres was awarded 56 points.
“it is my belief that building owners and developers throughout the u.s. and around the world can play a major role in reducing environmental stress by employing some or all of the sustainable features found in our building,” Dr. s.h. sohmer, BRiT’s president and director, said in a release.
BR iT also announced in July that parducci Wine cellars, one of the oldest wineries in Mendocino c ounty, calif., has been selected for the i nstitute’s 2011 international award of excellence in sustainable Winegrowing, to be presented at the fifth annual fête du Vin, Wine Dinner and auction benefitting BR iT, oct. 8, at the
fort Worth club.
“We are most impressed with parducci’s strong commitment to the environment,” said harry Bartel, chairman of the sustainable Winegrowing judging committee. “using certified sustainable winegrowing practices, 100 percent green energy, recycling 100 percent of its waste water, and being carbon neutral, parducci sets a high standard for itself and the winegrowing industry.”
leeD stands for leadership in energy and environmental Design. The estimated energy savings in BRiT’s new building is about $37,000 per year in part because of a 52-kilowatt rooftop photovoltaic system. The building captures rainwater — when there is rain — from the roof and hardscape, cutting potable water usage for irrigation by 95 percent. leeD certification is based on credits earned in five categories: sustainable sites, water efficiency, energy and atmosphere, materials and resources, and indoor environmental quality.
“everything about our building is focused on conservation and reusing natural resources,” sohmer said. “The building was designed and built based on BRiT’s mission and core principles of conservation, sustainability, and wise stewardship of the land.”
The international award of excellence in sustainable Winegrowing was established in 2010 to honor winegrowers and winemakers throughout the world that reflect BRiT’s core principles of conservation, sustainability and wise stewardship of the land.
“our family-owned and operated winery is creating both quality wines and a healthier planet,” says parducci Managing partner Tim Thornhill. “We are committed to sustainable winegrowing practices that yield top-quality grapes and wines while protecting the environment and supporting our community and local farmers.”
parducci, established in 1932, is one of the oldest family-owned wineries in northern california’s Mendocino county. in april 2004 the Thornhill and Dolan families purchased the winery and set a goal of making parducci the greenest winery in the united states. — FWTX Staff
Comings and Goings
Skeletons in the (Mansion) Closet
Two infamous Fort Worth murder cases were the focus in recent episodes of Investigation Discovery’s Behind Mansion Walls , hosted by Christopher Mason. The show focuses on different highprofile murders involving the rich and powerful around the country.
In the episodes involving Fort Worth, the show focused on the Kristi Koslow case on June 27 and the Cullen Davis case on July 4. Behind Mansion Walls detailed Koslow’s violent plan to inherit from her parents and the mysterious fatal shooting at the Davis mansion, just off Hulen. The show features re-enactments and interviews.
New Grill in Grapevine
Steve Hartnett, who some know from the openings of Bob’s Steak & Chophouse and Fireside Pies, has brought yet another unique restaurant to the spotlight in Grapevine.
Winewood Grill opened its doors to patrons this summer. The restaurant’s menu will feature a range of mid-priced American dishes with options for everyone! Chef Brent Hines, who has a prestigious reputation for his previous culinary expertise, will provide the restaurant with the edge and flavor it needs to be successful in its new location.
The tasty Winewood Grill, which opened earlier this summer, can be found at 1265 South Main Street in Grapevine. by Christine Perrenot
Focus on Fort Worth
In CMT’s new series, Texas Women, locals Ali Dee, Brooke Jeter, Anna Hunt and “Hurricane Hannah” Helvey expose the unique lives of local Texas women on a whole new level.
The show documents the women’s careers and social lives. The women each have a different career path, and Dee said the show is a peek into the craziness of their lives.
“It is important that people learn that there are still a lot of women out there working really hard in their careers,” Dee said.
Dee, who is dating champion bull rider Cory Melton, is an aspiring country music singer and works as a television host for the Dallas Mavericks. Hannah and Anna are roommates, and Brooke Jeter is the wife of rodeo champion Jason Jeter.
Those who live in Fort Worth may be drawn to the show as the women take part in local nightlife and frequent places popular to the area.
Tune in to watch Ali, Brooke, Anna and Hannah take on the big city and each other.
Christine Perrenot
Parducci Managing Partner Tim Thornhill
Recovery Isn’t Simply a Goal, It’s Our Mission.
Kindred Healthcare understands that when people are dimscharged from a tramditional hospital, they often need continued care in order to recover completely. That’s where we come in.
Kindred offers sermvices including aggmressive, medically complex cmare, intensive carem and short-term rehabilimtation.
Dedicated to Hope, Healing and Recovery
Doctors, case managmers, social workersm and family members don’t stop caring simply because their loved one or patient has changed location. Neither do we.
he summer was brutal, and with the much-desired cooler weather finally setting in, we focus our attention to fashions that take the chill off. Saturated jewel tones such as garnet, emerald, ruby or carnelian command attention and add richness to your fall look. An influx of sophisticated neutrals have been inundating runways, and skirts are reaching below the knee for the first time in many seasons. Belted waists and touches of fur or animal print are easy embellishments for an elegant autumn statement, and you might consider trading your coat for a cape. To see more, turn to page 44
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Fountain of Youth
If only it were as simple as eating an apple a day to keep the doctor away.
by Christine Perrenot
Love Your Skin
• Many products are on the market to refresh and protect skin from head to toe. Body lotions and body washes are enhanced with anti-aging chemicals.
• Cigarettes and alcohol are known to cause dry and wrinkled skin.
• Whether it is July or December, sunscreen should always be worn. Many kinds of makeup include sunscreen.
• Regularly visiting one’s dermatologist is a must. A dermatologist will be able to screen for skin cancer and examine moles to spot irregularity.
As skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States, it is imperative that patients have their skin examined regu- larly by a board-certified dermatologist. One in five Americans will develop skin cancer in the course of a lifetime, and each year there are more new cases of skin cancer than the combined incidence of cancers of the breast, prostate, lung and colon.
Dr. Kristel Polder, co-author of the book Beautiful Skin Revealed: The Ultimate Guide to Better Skin
Fit for Life
• Joining a local gym often inspires people to work out. Taking an upbeat class or working out with a partner makes gym time more fun and still allows you to shed some of the pounds and toxins in your body.
• Instilling important daily habits from a young age makes things easier for parents and children alike. Make sure your family participates in regular doctor appointments that screen all areas of their health.
• Dental health and hygiene affects how the face looks and can even prevent heart disease.
• A daily multivitamin can provide people of all ages with vital nutrients for growth and development. Regular sleep patterns keep energy levels elevated and promote memory development. Starting these daily habits is the first step in fighting the oncoming effects of aging.
• Spending time regularly with family and friends can often bring new adventures and the chance at unforgettable memories. Don’t let your age or the influence of someone younger than you hold you back from opportunities at work or taking part in a new hobby.
• Take time to relax! Stroll around the neighborhood with a friend or a family pet. Spend time by the pool or read a book. It is important to find where you feel the most relaxed and take advantage of it. Stress shows on the face almost instantly and can have lasting effects on one’s overall health.
Super Foods
In the age fighting game, what’s on your plate matters more than you think.
Dark Greens –contain nutrients that support bone health, protect against cognitive decline and help prevent age-related eye problems.
Whole Grains –lower the risk of agerelated illnesses such as cardiovascular disease and cancer and help prevent high blood sugar and diabetes.
Berries – slow the growth of certain cancers and improve brain function, muscle tone and balance.
Olive Oil – decreases chances for cardiovascular disease, cancer and age-related cognitive decline.
Tomatoes – help maintain youthful skin texture and are associated with reducing the risk of some types of cancer and heart disease.
Nuts – benefit cardiovascular and brain health as well as ease inflammation.
Red Grapes – have anti-inflammatory and anticoagulant properties, explaining why red wine helps promote heart health.
Fish with Omega3s– helps combat inflammation in the body and puts people at a lower risk of Alzheimer’s disease and stroke.
Herbs and Spices – contain anti-inflammatory compounds and can protect against heart disease and cancer as well as help lower blood sugar.
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Destination Destin
Let's mix up the perfect vacation cocktail: add two parts white sugar sand beaches, with one part peach and citrus sunsets, then muddle in a little laughter and add a splash of emerald green ocean. We can call it Destin, Fla.!
by Courtney Dabney
Iknow it's september, and summer has slipped away, but don't despair. there is so much to look forward to, like fall break, followed by thanksgiving and Christmas holidays, and all at off-season rates. Destin, Fla., provides endless sunset views and pristine beaches spanning miles, plus great fishing and
water sports with a charming southern accent for all of those occasions.
w hether you like to catch them, watch them or just eat them, Destin is the place to be for fish. Freshwater fishing is one option, but the deep sea is only 10 miles out from the beach. they call this the 100 Fathom Curve, a
huge drop that hugs Destin's coastline closer than anywhere else in Florida. that makes it a game-fisherman's paradise — offering up king mackerel, tarpon and triggerfish just a quick charter boat ride away. seasonal fishing tournaments draw the pros to town each year, so you know the fishing is good.
the Curve also makes snorkeling and scuba diving a mind-blowing experience with 6-foot manta rays and 350-pound loggerhead sea turtles traveling closer inshore than usual.
but don't forget about parasailing, waterskiing, sailing and windsurfing. And, if you want to spend time on dry land — you can swing a club at one of the area’s championship courses designed by the likes of Finger, Dye or Fazio, or swing your racket on one of the area’s 104 local tennis courts.
the antebellum atmosphere of boardwalk oyster bars and seafood shacks serve up the freshest fare you could crave. You can stuff yourself on amberjack, red snapper or yellowfin tuna in a laid-back ambience overlooking Destin Harbor. the local restaurants make good use of the fresh-off-the-boat seafood so readily available, and they serve it up in the style to fit your mood, from high-end cuisine to downhome comfort food.
Accommodations also run the gamut and cater to all types of visitors. For a full-service resort, you can be pampered in style at the emerald Grande resort at Harbor wa lk Village. the resort turns up the dial on luxury with all the modern conveniences wrapped in a turn-of-the-century yacht club theme. each of the immaculate one-, two-, three- or fourbedroom condo options comes equipped with homey touches like granite countertops in the fully equipped kitchens, oversized kohler
The adults only Henderson Park Inn.
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soaking tubs, and state-of-the-art flat screen televisions. And Emerald Grande also offers amenities you only wish you had at home, like a full-service concierge and spa and Kid's Crew Club to entertain younger vacationers.
If a romantic getaway is what you have in mind, you might enjoy a quintessential Destin retreat like Henderson Park Inn. This beachside bed and breakfast is strictly adults only. The charming rooms have terraces overlooking the white sands. It is also all-inclusive. Fresh cookies and lemonade are available all day long, as well as your beach chairs and umbrellas, which are set up and awaiting you. Enjoy beer and wine during happy hour on your way to a superb meal at Beach Walk restaurant, prepared by awardwinning Chef Tim Creehan. It is easy to see why this B&B was voted “Most Romantic Getaway in Florida for 2010” in Florida Travel + Life.
So many things to do and so many reasons to do nothing at all. If it is time to set sail, reel it in, or just wind down, Destin should be on your short-list.
Destination Florida / Arrive in style in the Mercedes C series sports sedan.
A view from the Henderson Park Inn.
Discover a complete8ly unique and unex8pected shopping experience. Explore countless floor and wall sur8faces with the ass8istance of accredited interior designers. Interact with virtual desig8n tools that bring8 your vision to life. Come visit us today, and let’s create your ideal home together.
culture
Bruce Wood is Back
by Christine Perrenot
Nationally known choreographer and artistic director Bruce wood is Beginning the next chapter in his career: founder and artistic director of the Bruce wood dance project.
t he project is based at the dallas c onservatory for the a rts and debuted highly anticipated creative works such as Happy Feet, Our Last Lost Chance, The End of My Life So Far and Valero the weekend of June 10. they were well-received by audiences.
wood, choreographer of more than 60 artistic works, is a native texan who began dancing in Fort worth at a young age. he was tutored by george Balanchine, one of the most famous choreographers of the 20th century, after receiving a scholarship to the school of american Ballet.
wood became a soloist at the san Francisco Ballet after dancing with the new york city Ballet and has toured the world several times as a principal dancer with les Ballet Jazz des Montreal.
wood formed the Bruce wood dance project in austin in 1996 and moved the company to Fort worth in 1997, changing the name to the
Bruce wood dance co. the company was involved in seasons at Bass hall, participated in three national tours and was on the texas commission on the a rts touring roster.
kimi nikaidoh is a returning member. nikaidoh has been living in new york for seven years, danced for complexions contemporary ballet for three years, and has been working on her undergraduate degree and freelancing. she trained at the school of a merican Ballet and has choreographed. among her awards is one from the national Foundation for the advancement of the a rts in recognition of her talent.
she has obvious respect for wood and the project.
“the pieces and programs he puts together are both really a gift to his audiences. i haven’t seen a lot of other choreographers that are able to give the dancer and audience a gift at the same time,” nikaidoh said.
“there is something for everybody and for every mood. the programs take people on a journey while they are in the theater,” nikaidoh said.
nikaidoh thinks part of the project’s success is teamwork among the performers and that wood lets dancers showcase their strengths
in the pieces.
“Part of why dancers are eager to give Bruce what he wants is that his work is generous, allows for people to use strengths and make the work their own,” Nikaidoh said. “Having that freedom gives dancers the desire to give back and help him achieve what he is trying to achieve.”
Wood has previously developed ballets for Orlando Ballet, Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing & Visual Arts Repertory Dance Companies, Texas Ballet Theater and Dallas Black Dance Theatre. He received the Mary McLarry Bywaters Award for Lifetime Achievement in Dance from the Dance Council of North Texas in September 2010.
“Every dancer working in the room with Bruce wants to understand and help achieve his vision,” Nikaidoh said.
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Letters From Out of the Blue:
The Correspondence of Guy O. Denton, USAAF, from North Africa during WWII
Compiled by D.G. “Rocky” Denton.
$12.95
Reading the cross-Atlantic letters that his father wrote to his mother during World War II was all it took for D.G “Rocky” Denton to know he had to publish a book of the set of letters.
Each page of the book is a letter sent to Denton’s mother, Jackie Melton Wrigley, by the man she was dating just a few short months before he was forced to leave her and fight in the war.
Denton details the great admiration he holds for his mother’s fortitude as she outlived three husbands. It was, in fact, just shortly after the death of her first husband that Denton’s father came into the picture. Wrigley was cautious and not at all interested in another relationship so soon because she was still in the grieving process. But after months of determined non-stop letter writing, Jackie finally gave into Lt. Guy O. Denton’s loving, quick-witted charm.
Son Rocky Denton explains that he was in part so taken with the letters because of the intensity at which his father’s sense of humor shines through.
The mother’s letters are not included since her warrior was regrettably not able to hold on to or preserve the letters he received from Jackie because of wartime conditions.
This well-documented love story is one to surely draw readers in for its abounding wit, passion and history.
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Now you See Her
by James Patterson $27.99
Exceptionally well-liked, successful and high-production author James Patterson has collaborated with Michael Ledwidge to release his newest novel, Now You See Her The 400-page novel is a hefty blend of mystery, action and thriller that center around the compelling story of primary protagonist, Nina Bloom.
Nina is a relatable character who moved to New York to escape a troubling past in Key West, Fla. In New York, Nina is able to overcome the skeletons in her closet to establish her ideal life. Bloom proves herself to be a capable and independent woman, balancing the tasks of being a mother and prominent lawyer, but all of that instantaneously vanishes when complications arise at work.
This labyrinth-like text is leaving some readers thinking it is an overall mess, with an overcomplicated structure and unbelievable plot. Others are captivated by the twisting dynamics.
Skeptics denounce Patterson as an over-producing maniac author whose books decline in quality as they increase in quantity — but the statistics don’t lie.
Patterson is one of the most highly sold authors of all time, breaking records as if they don’t even exist. Patterson has hit The New York Times bestseller list of 63 times and having his name added into the Guinness Book of World Records in 2009 for “Most Entries on The New York Times Best-Seller List.”
He published his first moderately appreciated novel in 1976 and has written (and co-written) a grand total of 81 novels.
by Sammy Key the writer's block
Look At My Eyes
by Melanie Fowler
$12.95
Fort Worth locals Melanie and Seth Fowler are real people who have decided to put a book together to help others through what they admit can be a very challenging and trying time in parents’ lives — a diagnosis of autism.
The book offers advice, insider tips and encouragement to families of autistic children and Melanie’s personality seeps through in each chapter.
Fowler addresses the crucial first steps for parents and how to navigate toward methods that help for long- and short-term results. She writes from an educated perspective — she graduated from LSU with a degree in Speech Pathology, from Texas Woman’s University with a Master’s degree in special education and deaf education, and has worked as a diagnostician, inclusion specialist and sign language instructor.
One of the special qualities of this book is the insight provided by husband Seth Fowler as he shares his own personal thoughts about his son’s disorder and how he is able to best parent his son. The Fowler parents have an interactive Web site — lookatmyeyes.com — offering information about their book and family.
Seth Fowler addresses one reason he and his wife have become vocal about their family’s hurdles: “When we first had our son diagnosed with autism, we felt like we were the only people in the world that this was affecting. Sure we read the articles and stories and knew the statistics, but we really felt isolated.”
Eye to Eye
An interview with author Melanie Fowler by
Sammy Key
In your new novel you write about your son William’s autism disorder, and you offer a bounty of tips and suggestions. What is an example of one of these tips you share with other parents? One huge tip is to establish eye contact, it’s important in order to be able to express and talk with your child. Even if it’s just for a second so they can see that you’re attending to them. If you don’t make the eye contact — they probably just won’t respond to you.
This being your first book, was it hard to find enough material to discuss? No, it wasn’t hard at all because it’s all just personal experience. Things were coming up every day that we thought could help other families.
Where can people get a copy of Look At My Eyes , and how much does it cost? There are a couple ways to get it. You can access it through our Web site, lookatmyeyes.com or through Amazon.com for $12.95.
Nostalgic Letters
Learning what inspired D.G. “Rocky” Denton to share family memories
by
Sammy Key
You’ve recently compiled and published the letters your father, Lt. Guy O. Denton, wrote to your mother Jackie Melton Wrigley while he pursued a relationship with her during World War II. What inspired you? About a year or so ago, my mother asked me if I’d like to read the letters my dad wrote to her during the war, and when I read them I found them so interesting and captivating that I thought others would be interested in reading them as well.
You thank your mother in the acknowledgements for all of her help, what are her thoughts on the final product? She is thrilled, she is very happy that she can pass this book down to her great grandkids and the family can have it to hold onto. She’s not at all concerned with anything personal being revealed — she says morals were stricter back then and nothing written in any of the letters would be considered offensive.
What type of reader would be interested in the letters? It’s hard to nail down a genre. On one level it’s a romance, but also a tragedy and piece of history. I think the letters are for anybody who is a romantic, who likes nostalgia, likes WWII history, or just the 1940’s era - including the big bands, dancing, and so on - people found pleasure in the simple things.
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All of You
by Colbie Caillat
$11.88
Malibu native Colbie Caillat released her third full-length album, All of You, in July. The 13-song set peaked at No. 6 in its first week on Billboard’s Top 200 albums chart while topping the chart in digital sales. Caillat’s newest project offers listeners the same style of her previous albums but with a renewed sound.
Caillat attributes new experiences and new musical collaborations to making All of You a more upbeat version of the same music, feel and sound found in her previous two albums Coco (2007) and Breakthrough (2009).
Songs about newfound love like What If and renewed passions like the album’s title track charge All of You with a tender sentiment set off by up-tempo, guitar-driven melodies.
“Swear you hit me like a vision,” Caillat writes in Brighter Than the Sun “I wasn’t expecting, but who am I to tell fate where it’s supposed to go.”
Even Before I Let You Go, an appeal to a departing lover, offers a cheerful sense of possibility in what would otherwise be a difficult experience.
It’s no surprise Colbie Caillat named Jack Johnson as one of her musical heroes; many of the tracks on All of You are about easy living with an emphasis on the sunny side of life. One listen to Think Good Thoughts and listeners will be tapping their feet and swinging their hips.
Caillat had a hand in writing all the songs on this new album, but writing credits also include Ryan Tedder, Toby Gad, Jason Reeves, Rick Nowels. Even Caillat’s boyfriend/guitarist, Justin Young, helped pen three of the album’s songs.
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Sigh No More
by Mumford & Sons
$9.00
Not to be mistaken for a law firm or a piano manufacturer, Mumford & Sons are a British folk rock band with an intriguing sound and a debut album.
The West London quartet formed in 2007 and consists of Marcus Mumford, Country Winston, Ben Lovett and Ted Dwane. According to the Web site, the 20-something foursome joined forces with the sole purpose of making “music that matters, without taking themselves too seriously.”
Mumford & Sons released their debut album, Sigh No More, in the United Kingdom in October 2009 and in the U.S. in 2010. They were nominated for Best New Artist and Best Rock Song (Little Lion Man) at the 2010 Grammy Awards and won the ARIA Music Award for Most Popular International Artist in the same year. In 2011 they won the Brit Award for Best British Album.
Mumford & Sons liken themselves to Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young as well as Kings of Leon, but the band’s inimitable, melancholy sound creates poignant music that is both beautiful and haunting.
Look no further than the words of the album’s track Thistle and Stone: “I begged you to hear me, there's more than flesh and bones / Let the dead bury the dead, they will come out in droves / But take the spade from my hands and fill in the holes you've made.”
But the album’s track list is not all dark and gloom. In fact, a galloping banjo accompanied by rich vocals and complex instrumentation creates some rather lively songs.
Each track blends country, bluegrass and folk to create a truly unique texture that is at times romantic and poignant.
Stare Down
by JJ & The Rogues Free Download
JJ & The Rogues released their latest EP Stare Down this summer. The four-song set showcases this local band’s energetic style and picks up where their 2009 release Indifference left off.
Stylistically, the band’s sound is a distinguishing taste combining a rock sound with elements of jazz and blues.
“It’s the soundtrack to a drive from Austin to New York,” explains the band on their Facebook page. “Blending rock & roll and leading-edge pop styles to form a unique sound that’s throwback and modern all at once.”
Look no further than the EP’s title track to find a jovial collaboration of catchy instrumentation and entertaining lyrics. “It’s plain enough that I want to be your man / But you led me on so watch me rub your face in the sand / And we’ll see who’s crying when your head is buried in your hands / It’s a stare down, been going since the world began.”
Based in Fort Worth, JJ & The Rogues incorporate the musical and creative talents of Joshua Townley, Jameson Cockerell, Eric Navratil and Chris Carfa. The band has been writing and performing their unique sound since they joined forces back in 2004.
Visit jjandtherogues.bandcamp.com for a free download of both Stare Down and Indifference or visit their Facebook page for updates on upcoming shows. And stay on the lookout for a full-length project from JJ & The Rogues set to come out sometime next year.
the groupie’s corner
No End In Sight
by Kyle Whitecotton
SINCE ThE M AY 10 r ELEASE of ThE SECoND EP STARE DOWN, JJ & The rogues has been busy writing and gigging around the fort Worth area.
“It’s been one of our busiest summers,” said lead vocalist Jameson Cockerell. “But we’ve had some great shows and opportunities to play with some terrific bands.
“We’re also beginning production of a full length LP, to be released in the fall of 2012,” Cockerell said. “We have been writing material for this record for a while now, and we’re definitely eager to get started.”
JJ & The rogues originally formed in 2004, but its roots trace back to the band members’ high school days.
“The four of us have been playing music together, in some form, for the past 11 years,” Cockerell said. “In fact, our first show was in support of fort Worth mainstay Dave Millsap’s New Year’s celebration at the old Caravan of Dreams in Sundance Square in 2000.”
The four band members, each born and raised in or around fort Worth, grew up listening to a similar variety of artists and styles, including The Beatles, Steely Dan, Elton John, Elvis Costello, and the Pretenders.
“Composition and songwriting has always been primary for us,” Cockerell said of his band’s sound. “our ideal is to emulate the best writers while not falling into the trap of being too esoteric.
“Stare Down is the first record where we’ve come close to capturing our sound,” Cockerell said. “It’s much more representative of our tastes and aspirations than previous efforts.The songs themselves were written several years ago, and we’ve just finally gotten around to laying them down. It was self-recorded and produced, and mastered at Eagle Audio here in fort Worth.”
The new EP, Stare Down, along with the band’s previous release, Indifference, is available for free download at jjandtherogues. bandcamp.com.
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No Matter How You Say It, It’s Delicious
by Judie Byrd
You say pistou (the French way), i say pesto (italian). Either way, this pungent, glorious sauce will always be on my short list of favorite foods. Tossed with hot pasta, spread on toasted baguette, spooned on top of baked potatoes or stirred into soup, pesto delivers an aroma and taste that makes you want to swoon — and hug all your Italian friends.
in september, i usually cut the last basil stems from the garden and prepare pesto for the freezer. of course, you can also buy fresh basil. pull off the leaves (not the flowers, since they tend to be bitter) and immerse them in a water-filled sink.
i imagine there are little italian mamas still making pesto totally by hand, but i pile the leaves into my food processor, along with olive oil and garlic. w hen the leaves are almost as fine as i want them, i add grated parmesan cheese and give another couple of pulses to mix. i’ve made pesto with the traditional pine nuts, but i find toasted almonds add more interest and a deeper nutty flavor. i’ve heard it said that cheese should not be added to pesto before freezing, but i’ve never found this to be a problem. Quart-size freezer bags work well. they are stackable when laid flat and hold just the right amount for most recipes.
whether you make and freeze your own pesto or buy it ready-made in the prepared-food department at central Market, i hope these recipes fill your home with good smells and great dinners.
Basic Pesto
Yield: about 4 cups
• 8 cups (packed) fresh basil leaves
• 3-6 garlic cloves or to taste
• 1 – 1 ½ cups olive oil or as needed to make a smooth consistency
• 1 cup shredded or grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 cup coarsely chopped toasted almonds* (or pine nuts)
• Salt and pepper to taste
1. Working in batches, place basil leaves and garlic cloves in food processor and drizzle in one cup olive oil. Pulse until mixture is the consistency you want, adding olive oil as needed.
2. Add cheese and pulse to combine. Place mixture in a bowl and stir in almonds. Taste and add salt and pepper to taste.
*Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Place raw almonds on a baking sheet and bake 10 to 20 minutes or until fragrant and lightly toasted.
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Mini Shrimp and Pesto Tacos
Yield: 1 dozen mini tacos
• Vegetable oil as needed
• 12 round pot sticker or wonton wrappers
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 12 large shrimp (20-22 count), peeled
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 cup pesto
• 1 cup sour cream
• 2 cups finely shredded lettuce
• Finely chopped red bell pepper to garnish
1. In a small skillet over medium heat, add 1 inch of oil. When oil is hot, use tongs to add one pot sticker wrapper and fry, using the tongs to fold and turn, creating a small taco. Fry until crisp then drain on paper towels.
2. In another skillet, heat 1 tablespoon butter. Add shrimp and sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste. Cook only until shrimp turns pink and curls, adding extra butter if needed.
3. Stir together pesto and sour cream; set aside.
4. To construct tacos, layer shells with lettuce, shrimp, a dollop of pesto mixture and a sprinkling of red bell pepper.
Pistou Soup
Yield: 6 servings
• 4 cups chicken stock
• 3 bay leaves
• 2 carrots, sliced
• 3 ribs celery, sliced
• 2 russet potatoes, peeled and diced
• 1 leek, washed and sliced (white and light green parts only)
• 1 each, zucchini and summer squash, cut into bite-size pieces
• ½ cup freshly shelled green peas
• 2 large tomatoes, diced
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 ½ cups pesto
• 18 Baguette Croutons (recipe follows)
1. Bring chicken stock and bay leaves to a simmer. Add carrots, celery, potatoes, leek and both squash. Cook until potatoes are just tender. Add peas and tomatoes and simmer another minute. Stir in salt and pepper to taste.
2. To serve, ladle into soup bowls and top with pesto and croutons.
Baguette Croutons
• 1 baguette or other thin bread
• Olive oil as needed
1. Cut baguette into thin slices. Leave the slices at room temperature a couple of days to dry or heat in a 200 degree oven for 30 minutes.
2. Bring a large skillet or griddle to medium heat. Add enough olive oil to coat bottom of pan. When oil is hot, add bread slices and cook until golden brown, turning to brown both sides.
Pesto Pasta Salad
Yield: 6 servings
• 1 pound bow tie pasta, cooked according to package directions
• 2 cups pesto
• 1 cup slivered sun-dried tomatoes
• ¾ cup sliced oven-baked black olives (olive section at Central Market)
• ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
• Salt and pepper to taste
Place cooked pasta in a large bowl and toss with pesto, sun-dried tomatoes, olives and lemon juice. Taste and add salt and pepper as needed. If salad seems dry, add a drizzle of olive oil and lemon juice.
Rustic Pesto and Feta-Stuffed Chicken Breasts
Yield: 6 servings
• 6, half chicken breasts
• 1-1 ½ cups pesto
• 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 12 pieces bacon
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 cup white wine
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1. Lay one chicken breast flat on a cutting board. Starting at the thickest part, use a knife to cut a slit in the breast and work it around until you have a large pocket, taking care not to cut through the meat. Repeat with remaining chicken breasts; set aside.
2. Stir together pesto and feta cheese. Using a small spoon (an ice tea spoon will work), fill each pocket with pesto mixture. Wrap each breast with two pieces of bacon, covering the pocket openings. Secure bacon with toothpicks.
3. Heat olive oil in 2 large skillets (or work in two batches) over medium heat. Add chicken breasts, turn heat to low, and cook 10-12 minutes on one side. Turn and cook another 12 minutes or until center of breasts reads 155 degrees° on an instant-read thermometer. Remove breasts to a platter and cover with foil.
4. Pour grease from the skillet, leaving the browned bits and pieces. Add wine, lemon juice and vinegar. Cook and stir until sauce is reduced by half. Add salt and pepper as needed. Serve chicken breasts, drizzled with the sauce.
Thanks to Central Market for the organic chicken and other beautiful groceries.
Judie Byrd is founder of The Culinary School of Fort Worth and host of Judie Byrd’s Kitchen, seen daily on Family Net Cable. For details, check out judiebyrd.com.
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Chef Don Agate, Eddie V’s Prime Seafood
Chef Brian Olenjack, Olenjack’s Grille
Chef Blaine Staniford , Grace
Chef Eric Hunter, Fire Oak Grill
Top Chef Challenge 2011: The final ShowDown
by Courtney Dabney
Photography by Jason Kindig
wHEN THE SMOKE — FROM BOTH THE COOKING AND THE FOG MACHINE — CLEARED AuG. 4, Chef Don Agate of Eddie V’s Prime Seafood was the one left standing in the Fort Worth, Texas magazine 2011 Top Chef competition. Agate faced three others who had survived an earlier round of competition — second-round winners Chef Brian Olenjack of Olenjack’s Grille in Arlington and Chef Eric Hunter of Fire Oak Grill in Weatherford and fellow first-round winner Chef Blaine Staniford of Grace. Not only is Agate the 2011 Top Chef, he’ll also face-off against a chef from the Food Network at Central Market on Oct. 27 in celebration of the store’s 10th anniversary.
The Preliminaries: Round Two
We reported on Round One in the August 2011 edition of Fort Worth, Texas magazine. Both that round and the second one were held at Ferguson Bath, Kitchen and Lighting Gallery Showroom, 3433 W. 7th St.
All rounds of competition were emceed by the hosts of Fort Worth, Texas magazine’s TV show FYI Fort Worth, Amanda Mazey and Emmy Award-winning former sports anchor Scott Murray.
Second-round competitors, in addition to Olenjack and Hunter, were Chef Molly McCook of Ellerbe Fine Foods and Chef Anthony Felli of Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse.
Host Chef and Head Judge Tim Love, chef proprietor of Lonesome Dove Western Bistro, Love Shack and the soon-to-open Woodshed Smokehouse on the banks of the Trinity River, Food Network’s Iron Chef winner as well as the Bravo Channel’s Top Chef masters contestant and Top Chef judge, opened that round with a single-elimination Chef’s Blind Tasting. Olenjack led off with his correct identification of garlic. The acid in the sauce stumped all of the contestants, dismissing two who guessed lime juice and cider vinegar. It was rice vinegar. With two remaining,
Hunter picked up on cilantro and olive oil, but Olenjack won the most points in the tasting event.
Chef Jeopardy was next, also worth 20 percent of the final score. Questions included: “Which will speed chill a bottle of wine faster? Ice, ice and water, or ice and water and salt?” McCook rang in quickly with her correct answer of ice and water and salt. Other questions included, “Which container will keep food hotter longer: glass or metal?” and an elementary math question we are all embarrassed not to know, “How many pints in a gallon?” Hunter won the round.
The secret ingredient in Round Two was a whole salmon — and you could hear the gears begin to click as the chefs formulated their plan of attack.
With only 25 minutes of cooking time, skinning, boning and filleting the large salmon was time consuming, but it gave our chefs a chance to show off their knife skills, which truly separates the professionals from the rest of us. Chefs each brought their own set of knives. Going into a Top Chef competition without your personal cutlery would be like a gunslinger heading to the O.K. Corral with an empty holster.
Hunter prepared his salmon fillets in record time and was minutes ahead of the pack. Olenjack showed his perfectionism by working slowly and meticulously, not wanting to miss any of the tiny bones.
All of the chefs were in the zone as they chopped, grilled, sautéed and plated their dishes. The pace picked up when Murray announced the seven-minute warning. McCook’s creativity showed as she used fresh herbs and layered ingredients into her sauce, which is typical of her cooking style. Felli cut his thumb early in the competition and struggled to wrap his dish up, working hard on seasoning. Olenjack was busy tasting the dressing to put on the hand-tossed salad he was composing.
Hunter seemed relaxed while he whisked together his sauce and proceeded to plating his dish, taking time to polish the edges of each plate for presentation. He was done with two minutes to spare and began cleaning up his area. Along with Love, the event judges were Renie Steves, CEO of Cuisine Concepts and the French Apron Cooking School and author, Doug Dunbar, co-anchor of CBS 11 news, and veteran actor of stage, screen and television Barry Corbin.
Olenjack presented his salmon fillet atop a hand-tossed arugula salad garnished with yellow heirloom tomatoes. He said his concept was one of simplicity due to time constraints and in keeping with his philosophy of keeping things simple so flavors are clean. All the judges admired the simple dish. Love praised him for his straightforward presentation but was confused by the addition of Parmesan in the salad.
Hunter’s seared fillet was draped with a sauce of tomato, balsamic vinegar, wasabi and apricot garnished with capers and dill. Corbin offered constant comic relief in his plainspoken Texas charm. He thought there were too many competing flavors. Steves agreed and thought the balsamic overpowered the dish. None of the judges picked up on the wasabi, but all would have liked to taste it more.
A Mediterranean theme inspired McCook who incorporated stewed tomatoes and red peppers in her sauce. She opted for a lemon and olive oil dressing on her salad, keeping the acid flavor clean but had trouble with the temperature of her grill, and that made presentation difficult. Steves noted that in her critique, saying the fish was a little mealy and too soft in texture. Dunbar thought there were too many competing flavors and that the dish lacked cohesion.
Felli placed his salmon atop a thick grilled slice of onion. He was frus-
Host Chef Tim Love of Lonesome Dove with Chef Eric Hunter of Fire Oak Grill
and Chef Brian Olenjack of Olen-
Facing page: Images from the Aug. 4 final competition. At upper left, the judges’ table from left: Love, Courtney Dabney of Fort Worth, Texas magazine, last year's champion, Chef Donatella Trotti of Nonna Tata, and five-time Pro Bowler and former tight-end for the Dallas Cowboys Jay Novacek. Bottom right: Magazine Owner/Publisher Hal Brown.
trated that the onion wouldn’t hold together during grilling and had to alternate red and yellow onions. Steves said they were not sweet enough and overwhelmed the flavor palate. But Corbin chimed in and said he wouldn’t mind eating grilled onions on ice cream. Dunbar found the stewed tomato and vinegar-based sauce delicious. And Love appreciated the thick slice of salmon, which was well seared and served rare.
In a very close decision, Olenjack and Hunter advanced.
The Final Showdown
The competition began sharply onstage at the newly opened Cendera Center, 3600 Benbrook Highway, with a unique challenge dreamed up by Host Chef Tim Love of Lonesome Dove.
It was a round of Chef Jeopardy a staple ingredient in the competition — but with a twist: the contestants had to ring a bell to answer while simultaneously completing two fast-paced kitchen duties. They were each given two onions to peel and dice in consistent 1/2-inch dices, and once that was completed, they had four eggs to separate and whip the whites until they were stiff enough that the bowl could be held upside down above the chef’s head. (Just separating the eggs is a grueling task under such pressure, and if any of the yellow got mixed in with the whites, they wouldn’t whip up at all.)
All this frenzy of activity occurred while the chefs were trying to concentrate on the rapid-fire questions being shot at them. Points were given to the first one to complete the kitchen-task race as well as for each correct Jeopardy answer.
With eyes watering from the onions, they were frantically dicing and answering questions like: “What is the name for the bundle of herbs used to season soups and sauces?” (Bouquet Garni) or, “What is the culinary term for protein lumps that form due to acid or heat?” (curdling) Hunter was the first to complete the onions and begin whisking his egg whites.
The crowd was amazed as the chefs showed off their skills — each with a slightly different technique. Staniford was pushing the whisk forcefully away from his body, while Olenjack stuck with a rhythmic circular motion. Agate ultimately won the challenge and came out ahead in the point count.
Next it was on to the taste test, where each chef tasted a sauce and was asked to write down every ingredient they thought it contained. They
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jack’s Grille behind him.
then took turns naming an ingredient and were eliminated if their guess was incorrect. Agate was sidelined immediately when he guessed pork. Staniford made it through a few more guesses before being dismissed. Then only Olenjack and Hunter were left to duke it out. Hunter played it safe with guesses like salt and pepper, but Olenjack picked up on more difficult items like artichoke and canola oil. Olenjack won the round.
The standings going into the cooking round were tight — Olenjack and Staniford both at four points, Hunter with five and the man to beat, Agate, with six.
Right on cue, Love held up the secret ingredient — a whole duck. And the chefs were off, with 25 minutes to impress the judges and win the title.
Both Agate and Olenjack began pitting cherries early on while Hunter worked with wine and figs for his blended sauce. Staniford was busy putting his sauce together while keeping a watchful eye on his braising duck breasts.
By the 10-minute warning, chefs were already working on plating and presentation, since it carried as much weight as the overall flavor of the dish, as well as creativity. Staniford took extra care as he sliced each medallion into even portions. Agate spent time painting his plates with a fresh cherry and raspberry sauce for added appeal. Olenjack laid his asparagus out neatly and drizzled his plate with olive oil, and Hunter poached eggs and trimmed off the edges with a biscuit cutter.
The judges’ table was filled by Chef Tim Love, myself, Donatella Trotti, who was last year’s reigning Top Chef champion and the chef/owner of Nonna Tata, and five-time Pro Bowler and former tight-end for the Dallas Cowboys Jay Novacek.
We had our work cut out for us. Judging among the plates required noticing just slight degrees of variation on brilliance. Although there were definite preferences voiced by the judges, there were few criticisms. Hunter’s plate was up first. His duck was resting on a thin brushstroke of fresh berry sauce and topped with his egg and two sprigs of chive for garnish. It was a lovely presentation. All the judges were impressed by his egg, not an easy task under such pressure. Novacek picked up on the
creative addition of water chestnuts in the mixture, and Love also appreciated that unique crunch in the texture of the dish.
The clean and spare style of Olenjack showed in his final dish. Asparagus spears peeked out from under his sliced and sweetly berry-sauced duck. Trotti found the simple presentation appealing. I found the duck a bit on the rare side, and Love agreed, saying the skin could have used a few more minutes in the pan to achieve an even crust and consistent temperature inside.
Next to the judging table came Agate’s creation. His plate was the most interesting to look at, with paper-thin tangerine slices resting near a pinch of cinnamon, crispy pan-fried hashed potatoes and a fruit chutney draping his seared duck medallions. The plate was colorful and fun to explore. All the judges agreed that it was the best tasting and prepared duck, with tasty and crispy browned skin. Both Love and Novacek bantered about the weed — a fresh sage sprig — garnishing the top.
Last up was Staniford’s preparation. It, too, earned extra points for creativity and presentation, with small mounds of wilted spinach and a sauce highlighting seasonal cherries, adding color and texture to the dish. The duck was fanned out in a beautiful display and was flavorful and well cooked. I loved the use of spinach and cherries in the dish (two of my all-time favorites). Novacek wasn’t as hip on those two ingredients, but he loved the duck and thought it was one of the tastiest dishes of the night. Trotti agreed and was impressed by the blend of flavors she detected.
But there was no second place winner, and once the ballots were tabulated, Love — after tantalizing the competitors with a lengthy pause — announced one name: Don Agate.
For that, he received the Fort Worth, Texas magazine Top Chef Plaque a large cutting board adorned with a professional carving knife and meat fork, as well as a professional-level Vitamix blender.
All of the cooking equipment used in the final round was supplied by Ace Mart Restaurant Supply, which has a Fort Worth store on Alta Mere.
A special thank you to the generous sponsors that made the challenge possible: Ace Mart Restaurant Supply, Ben E. Keith Beverages, Ben E. Keith Foods, Blue Sky Graphics, Cendera Center, CBS 11 and TXA 21, Ferguson Bath, Kitchen and Lighting Gallery, Grey Goose Vodka, Immersion Multimedia, Jenn-Air, Kathy Mills Productions, Murray Media, Rent A Frog, Thermador, times ten cellars.
Food for the final competition was provided by: Del Frisco’s, Grace, Fire Oak Grill, Ellerbe Fine Foods, Eddie V’s, Reata, Tokyo Café, Olenjacks Grille and Nonna Tata.
Chef Don Agate of Eddie V’s Prime Seafood gets a hug from Chef Donatella Trotti of Nonna Tata, last year’s champion.
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event committee save the date Saturday, October 15, 2011 7:30pm-12am | Chesapeake Plaza
Live it up while saving lives. This event truly goes far beyond “the bag” as we raise awareness and funds for the important work being done at the Joan Katz Breast Center. Highlights of the evening will include a silent auction featuring designer handbags and all things fashionably portable for men and women. Live auction includes ultimate experience packages...one for Him and one for Her. Surprises and fashion will abound and the night will end with one lucky winner of a 2011 Lexus RX350 donated by DFW Lexus Dealers.
To become an event sponsor or for advance table purchases contact All Saints Health Foundation, Jill Caughron at 817.922.1205 or jill.caughron@baylorhealth.edu Reserved seating limited.
chairs Rosie and Mike Moncrief community advisor Joan Katz event chairs Nancy Bayouth and Stephanie Lawrence
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International Connections
by Jennifer Retter
Sarah Crutchfield woke up in a dream for four months straight. She got ready for classes in her Florence apartment and walked out past the line of tourists at the Accademia, where the world’s most famous statue, Michelangelo’s David, is kept. She picked up a pastry and espresso for breakfast, matching the Florentines as they quickly ate their first meal at a bar. After walking to Lorenzo D’Medici, an international school filled with students from around the world, she learned about photography from an Italian professor and maybe daydreamed a bit about her upcoming trip to Ireland.
The typical day of an American college student … in Italy.
The church of Santa Maria del Fiore — the cathedral or duomo of Florence — dominates the city's skyline. TCU students at the Lorenzo D’Medici school interact with others from all over the world.
It is an experience available for college students across the area, expanding their education through travel and getting credit for it.
TCU
TCU senior Sarah Crutchfield decided to further her interior design studies abroad, and Florence, Italy, seemed to be the perfect place. For someone who had never taken Italian before, it was a bold move.
“Because I was living somewhere for four months, I was forced to adapt to the culture, or alternatively, be miserable,” Crutchfield said. “I chose to adapt and to learn, and I changed in ways I would have never expected.”
The eye-opening experience didn’t just teach Crutchfield basic Italian, but also introduced her to a whole new network of friends and cultures. At Lorenzo D’Medici, Crutchfield met students from elsewhere in the United States and throughout Europe. The hard part for Crutchfield wasn’t adapting to Italian culture, but returning home, knowing sadly that she will miss waking up in Italy.
“I knew this was a once-in-a-lifetime experience, and no matter how often I got back to visit, it wouldn’t be the same,” Crutchfield said. “Never again will I have the opportunity to experience Europe for four months at such a low cost to me.”
Luckily for TCU students, the cost of studying abroad equals the cost of a regular semester. For Crutchfield, the deal got even sweeter when study abroad scholarships actually made a semester in Florence cheaper than a semester in Fort Worth.
TCU also offers study abroad options in Central and South America, Asia, Australia, and Africa in a total of 25 different nations.
TCU students may choose from three different programs. The TCUIn programs are based in London, Seville, and Florence and allow groups of TCU students to take classes from local universities while abroad. Exchange programs for highly qualified students send one TCU student to a university abroad, such as the Kansai Gaidai University in Osaka, Japan. If a student cannot find a suitable program through TCU, the university works with Partner Programs to send students to universities like the University of Auckland in New Zealand.
For those interested in service work, TCU arranges spring break trips to help the less fortunate. TCU senior Kaitlyn Van Gorkom, who also studied in Seville, Spain, during a summer study abroad through TCU, traveled to Nicaragua for the past three years. TCU’s Catholic Community and Office of International Services organize the yearly trips through a program called Questa Terra.
“The program forces you to get out of your comfort zone and offers you a glimpse of what it’s like to live in a developing country,” Van Gorkom said. “I came back to the United States with a better understanding of Nicaraguan culture and the world we live in.”
UTA
When Brandy Estes, a resident nurse with 15 years of experience and a UTA nursing student, rushed to help a pregnant woman in the Paris Regional Medical Center parking lot around midnight, the last thing on her mind was her summer study in Cuernavaca, Mexico, with Professor Dolores Aguiler.
She opened the door of the Suburban and found a Hispanic woman
Top: UTA business students study both their subject and a different culture in Barcelona. Photo courtesy: Rich Kurtzman
Left bottom: Sister Cities Fort Worth provides opportunities to meet and interact with Japanese students and adults.
Right top: All roads lead to Rome for these UTA college students.
Bottom right: Sister Cities Youth Ambassador Mary Robinson visits with children during a community service project in Mbabane, Swaziland.
sitting in the passenger seat, clearly in labor. Estes quickly asked the woman her due date, her doctor’s name, her prenatal care … and received no answer. Then she asked in Spanish.
“I thought for a split second, ‘Where did that come from?’ ” said Estes, who didn’t know Spanish before she went to Mexico from June 11-26 as part of the study abroad program.
Thankfully, the story has a happy ending. Estes was able to understand the woman’s answers and knew that the full-term baby needed delivery immediately. She helped with the delivery and wrapped the little girl in a blanket to pass along to waiting maternity department nurses.
Estes, a mother of two, completed her RN and BSN from UTA in December. Thanks to her summer study abroad, she was able to apply her knowledge in a real-life emergency, something she plans to continue.
“I carry my little book [of Spanish] with me, and I didn’t even have a chance to use it that night,” Estes said. “I want to keep it up.”
Every year, UTA sends students abroad during the fall, spring and summer semesters. The programs span from one-week sessions to semester-long explorations, from as close as Mexico to as far as Tunisia. Like any state school, UTA students are subject to a mere $1 fee to study abroad (plus tuition, of course) and may apply for scholarships based on need, merit and the length and location of the program. Unfortunately, many of the programs in Mexico have been suspended due to safety concerns.
Across the world, Professor Abdul Rasheed spends a month of his summer in Barcelona, Spain. The UTA Business professor collaborated with a colleague to begin an international business program. Since UTA has one of the largest business schools, Rasheed said he believed it was time to expand abroad. Just two years ago, they started “Business in Barcelona,” a faculty-led program that allows students to earn six hours of credit while exploring a culturally rich city in Europe.
But why Barcelona for business?
“There were three or four factors that went into our decision,” Rasheed said. “We thought, ‘What would our students be interested in?’ We have a fair number of people of Hispanic origin, so we thought Spain may be of interest.”
Rasheed said he also considered the distinct identity of Barcelona as a business hub and the laid-back lifestyle that sharply contrasts the fastpaced United States the students are used to. He also noted that living costs are much lower in Spain than the rest of Europe, making the trip more affordable to more students.
In its first year, the program brought 14 students to Barcelona. This past summer, 16 students made the trip. As word of mouth spreads the news of this exciting program, Rasheed and his colleague, Dr. Wendy Casper, hope interest will generate a greater demand for international business studies.
“Our hope is that as more students get involved, we will start business programs in Asia and South America as well,” Rasheed said. “Our goal over a five-year period would be to have three programs.”
Texas Wesleyan School of Law
For many students hoping to earn their coveted juris doctor from a prestigious law school, Texas Wesleyan makes their preliminary list. Not only does the school require students to complete 30 hours of legalrelated pro bono (for the public good) work through its Equal Justice Program, but also students have the opportunity to get involved internationally through Professor Joe Spurlock II’s Asian Judicial Institute.
Spurlock travels yearly to Mongolia to teach lawyers, judges, and members of parliament about the American law system. In addition, the institute brings Mongolia groups to Texas for more instruction and an up-close look at the way American lawyers work.
“The Mongolians get a chance to talk to [students] about studying American law,” Spurlock said. “We try to involve the community and bring in local lawyers and judges so we can give them a sense of how it all works here.”
Texas Wesleyan undergraduates also have international opportunities. This year, select students may spend one academic year in Northern Ireland or participate in faculty-led programs abroad during the fall or spring semester. Students may also earn an International Studies minor.
Other options
Other local universities, like UNT and Texas Woman’s University, also offer study abroad opportunities. UNT students may choose from the same three program types as TCU students and pay only slightly more than regular tuition for a semester abroad. Of course, Texas giants like the University of Texas in Austin and Texas A&M offer opportunities worldwide, too.
Not a college student but still want to get involved in the international community?
Every major U.S. city is involved in Sister Cities International, including Fort Worth. Fort Worth partners with seven international cities: Reggio Emilia, Italy; Trier, Germany; Nagaoka, Japan; Bandung, Indonesia; Budapest, Hungary; Toluca, Mexico; and Mbabane, Swaziland.
The Fort Worth organization sends youth ambassadors to our Sister Cities abroad to emphasize sharing culture and global volunteerism. Adults may also travel abroad as members of the organization.
Throughout the year, the organization holds events to welcome delegations from the seven Sister Cities of Fort Worth and make them feel at home in Texas. For more information, visit fwsistercities.org.
Consider your future
An international experience helps with more than just broadening cultural horizons; it can help graduates score a job.
Lockheed Martin, which employs thousands in the Fort Worth area, considers studying abroad a plus.
“Lockheed Martin engages in a lot of international business, and we think a global perspective or some exposure to other cultures can be a plus for a job candidate,” said Director of Communications Joe Stout. “It’s one of many factors we might consider when we look at a candidate’s past experience and qualifications.”
For Crutchfield, a global perspective was just what she got.
“Living in Italy caused me to view America differently,” Crutchfield said. “In America, the attitude is to work very hard and eventually we will be rewarded. I realized in Italy that everyday there are things to enjoy and be thankful for, and too many times we pass them up.”
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Transformed Prisoners. Changed Families.
Please join former bank robber and Angel Tree® founder Mary Kay Beard as we celebrate this life-changing program to children and their incarcerated parents. Hear testimonies from children and caretakers who have experienced Angel Tree Christmas, Camping and Mentoring. Discover how Texans are benefiting from this vital ministry and how you can get involved and support it.
Sept. 15, 2011, 6:30 p.m.
Fort Worth Convention Center 1201 Houston Street, Fort Worth, TX 76102
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Paws On The GrOu nd
A Salute to Working Dogs
by Gail Bennison
Photography by Jason Kindig
You see the pictures repeatedly — trained dogs at Ground Zero on 9/11, in the rubble of earthquake-destroyed buildings and in the aftermath of hurricanes, searching for the still living but also often for the dead. On the streets of our city, police officers and their constant companions are sent into dangerous situations on our behalf. Sometimes they die in the line of duty. What you may not see is that in therapy settings and counseling sessions in a variety of ways, animals are becoming partners to both those being treated and those doing the treating. What you also may not see is the time-consuming and comprehensive process involved in training these special dogs. Every dog has a job — even the tiniest family pet. They comfort and love us unconditionally and enrich our everyday lives. We teach them, and they have much to teach us. But whatever their job might be, all dogs need training. On the following pages you will meet some extraordinary dogs and the people who prepared them for a life of heroic service.
Left to right: Fort Worth Police Department officers Royce Hearne, Brad Thompson and Adrian Tidwell in a training exercise with K9 Ludo.
Ground Zero
Bob Deeds was in his car 10 years ago when he heard that a plane had slammed into a World Trade Center building in New York. He was fresh back from a FEMA Task Force class on terrorism. The phone rang, and Deeds and his search and rescue dog, a black Labrador retriever named Kinsey, were on the way to New York.
It was an honor to be asked, he said.
“When they were passing out our federal blues with the American flag on the breast pocket, there wasn’t a single man there who didn’t have tears in his eyes,” Deeds said. “To this day I get goose bumps.”
There would be other federal deployments for Bob and Kinsey — among them hurricanes Ivan, Dennis, Katrina, Rita and Ernesta — seven in all in her career. But in 2007, Kinsey fell during training at Disaster City in College Station and broke her back. The Texas A&M vet told Deeds that Kinsey had zero chance of ever walking again.
“If I had elected to try, it would’ve been for me, not for her,” Deeds said. “The decision was easy. The pain was hard. She remained brave to the end. When it was time, she kissed my hand, closed her eyes, and went to sleep. She didn’t fight it. She was on to the next adventure.”
One picture is burned into his soul from New York when Kinsey briefly switched from search to therapy dog.
“I will always remember the image of the New York City firefighter who came up, knelt, put his forehead on Kinsey’s and cried, his tears dripping from her ears,” Deed said.
“She was my partner and my friend. I thought about quitting when Kinsey got killed, but I realized if I did, she would’ve died for nothing.”
For New York, Kinsey received the PDSA Dickens Medal for Gallantry, the highest gallantry award for an animal. In 2007, Kinsey was inducted into the Tarrant County Veterinary Medical Association’s Hall of Fame.
Not just any dog will do. There’s a fine balance between control and a dog that works independently.
“It’s absolutely amazing the stuff these dogs can do,” Deeds said. “Watching them kick into high-gear, you’d think they’re not listening to anything, but give them a cue and they quickly change to doing something else.”
Bob Deeds and Kinsey in New York after 9/11. For her work during that terrible time, Kinsey received the PDSA Dickens Medal for Gallantry. She became a member of the Tarrant County Veterinary Medical Association’s Hall of Fame in 2007.
Deeds’ training philosophy is low stress because the dog is working in one of the nastiest environments on the planet, he said. For rewards, given a choice, the dogs will often choose chasing a tennis ball over food.
“Food is a lower reinforcement. The toys get them ramped up,” Deeds said.
Deeds’ dogs mostly come from animal shelters because the dogs are old enough that he can see what he’s getting and because the dog has already demonstrated the ability to handle some degree of pressure.
Deeds’ current search and rescue dog is Gracie, a 5-year-old black Labrador retriever adopted as a puppy. “She lied about her age,” he said. She’ll be in New York with him on the 10th anniversary of 9/11.
“Kinsey will be there in spirit,” he said.
Life-Changing Experience
The 9/11 terrorist attacks also changed life for K-9 search and rescue (SAR) specialist Vickie Taylor, although in a different way from Deeds. Taylor has worked in animal rescue and training for two decades. She and her SAR certified black lab, Boogie, have been a team since 2007.
In 2006, Boogie was a stray running in the woods with a raggedy old tennis ball in his mouth. He had serious medical issues, but as skinny and sick as he was that day, he wanted to play with his tennis ball. Taylor fell in love.
”The first thing you want in a search and rescue animal is that toy-crazy dog, the one that will catch a tennis ball until your arm falls off,” Taylor said. “The second thing you want is courage. Boogie had both.
“Our dogs have to climb up rubble with fires burning and sirens going nearby,” she says. “They can’t be distracted when they’re searching, even under a trailer with a turned-over refrigerator with meat on the floor.”
Certification usually takes 18 months. Boogie did it in half the time.
“The dogs we take are one-in-10,000 kind of dogs,” Taylor said. “We ask them to do really hard work. You have to have a really big reward for that work. For Boogie, the reward is playing ball.”
Taylor was working for EDS with clients in the American Airlines headquarters on September 11, 2001.
“Watching and reading everything in the days that followed, I thought if I’m going to go to all that effort to train a dog, I’m going to do it for something that can help people,” she said.
“It was September 11 that changed my life.”
Altering Behavior
There would be no service or therapy dogs if there were no well-behaved dogs, says Karen Deeds, founder of Fort Worth training facility, Canine Connection, which she and husband Bob own and operate.
In 1992, Deeds — then Karen Vass — was working with a local Humane Society and realized that with education, training and behavior modification, more dogs could be successfully adapted for adoption.
Two years later, she founded Canine Connection; and four years later, Deeds asked her to help his volunteer search and rescue team with a new training technique. In 2003, the Deeds developed “Real World Training.” Their training brought together the needs of the owner and the needs of the dog. Karen and Bob married in 2005.
In addition to proven training techniques for pet owners and working with animal shelters, Karen trains dogs destined to become service animals for Paws With A Cause, a national nonprofit provider of assistance dogs.
Photo courtesy of Bob Deeds
Right: Officer Brad Thompson and K9 Ludo. Second row, left to right: The Police Cross, given to the family of officers killed in the line of duty. Thompson has the one for K9 Argo. The Fort Worth Police Department’s Medal of Valor for “exceptional bravery performed at the imminent risk of life or serious bodily injury.” The K9 unit has five. Bottom: Officer Jeri Roberts and K9 Max working a scent-detection training wall.
“Every dog has its job. The majority of dogs are not service dog potential. My Chihuahua is useless,” she said laughing. “His job is to sleep on my right side curled up underneath my armpit. But, when I ask him to get up, I don’t want him to be snarking in my face just because I want him to move. I work with a lot of dogs with attitude.”
Her demonstration dog is an 8-year-old yellow Labrador retriever named Rock.
“Obedience training and communication provide the foundation to build upon for service dog training,” Karen Deeds said. “A dog needs to feel safe and needs to trust before it can be trained as a service dog. You have to date a dog before you marry it.”
Deeds trains with positive reinforcement, including treats, toys and praise. She punishes by taking something away from the dog.
“An example would be if the dog jumps on me or is barking for attention,” she said. “I don’t hit the dog. I leave the room. It may take minutes or hours but a dog will get it. They don’t want to be left alone.”
The Tarrant County Veterinary Medical Association named Deeds the 2009 Community Service Award winner for her work in the field of canine aggression. In 2010, she received the Association of Pet Dog Trainers award for Community Educator of the Year.
As Counselors
Colleyville counselor Dr. Cheyenne PeaseCarter brought a strong interest in animalassisted therapy to her studies.
Throughout graduate school, she sought opportunities to develop this as a specialty, working with dogs at a local juvenile detention center, providing equine-assisted psychotherapy at Rocky Top Therapy Center in Keller and presenting about the topic at multiple professional conferences. After school, she added Tank, a black Labrador, to her family and began training him for therapy work.
“Many counselors are interested in incorporating companion animals into their therapeutic work, but they don’t always know how to go about training their pets for this job,” Pease-Carter said. “I decided that if I could combine dog training with my counseling background, I could become a bridge between the two fields.”
After Pease-Carter’s husband joined the Marine Corps, she began reading stories about how service dogs were helping in the healing process for wounded warriors and expanded her interest to include service dogs.
Pease-Carter is completing an internship with Bob and Karen Deeds.
“Service dogs offer social and psychological benefits to their partners,” Pease-Carter said.
Photo courtesy of Brad Thompson
Training prepares search and rescue dogs for the real thing. Bob Deeds supervises ladder training, which simulates a situation that an animal might face. Right top and bottom: Dogs can be trained to assist in a variety of tasks. Karen Deeds demonstrates with Rock picking up keys that have been dropped.
“Individuals with service dogs feel more independent, less lonely and have a higher sense of self-esteem.”
Dogs can help with physical tasks such as picking up keys or flipping light switches but also in a variety of other ways.
“The more I work with dogs, the more I understand that all good dog training is relationship based,” she said. “If we can learn how to have better relationships with our dogs, we can learn how to have better relationships with those people who matter most in our lives.”
On The Streets
There’s a donated headstone at the K-9 facility at the Fort Worth Police Department Training Academy, dedicated to the canines that have served the city. The first dog buried at the site was “Tex,” the canine partner of Officer Bob Denton.
The K-9 unit began as part of the Burglary Prevention Unit in May 1962 with three handler/canine teams. It was briefly disbanded in 1976, but today has 10 dogs and handlers, with one vacant place from a recently retired dog.
It’s not a 9-to-5 job. Police dogs are with their handlers 24 hours a day.
“A dog is only going to work with you if you have a strong bond with him and if he is part of your family,” says unit supervisor Sgt. Allen Norris, a 25-year veteran who has been involved in the K-9 division since 1999. His dog is a German shepherd named Moro.
“Moro is dependent on me just the way I’m dependent on him,” said Norris.
Training takes from eight to 10 weeks with two weeks of street-type situations, but continues with at least four hours weekly. Besides basic obedience, canines are trained in tracking, building and outdoor searches, narcot-
ics detection, apprehension and handler protection.
“Our dogs don’t bite unless they’re told to bite, and if you get bitten by one of our dogs, you deserve it,” Norris said.
Complete control by the handler is critical, said Officer Brad Thompson, second in command of the K-9 team, who serves as an instructor and handler.
On Oct. 2, 1998, while tracking a man suspected of shooting a public safety officer, Thompson and his K-9 partner, Argo, came under fire. Thompson’s bulletproof vest saved him, but Argo, who immediately engaged the shooter and is credited with saving Thompson’s life and the lives of others present, was mortally wounded. He was awarded the Police Cross and the Medal of Valor. Thompson still has a hard time talking about it.
“You never really get over it,” he said. “He was part of my family.”
Fort Worth Police Department canines are not trained to “bark and guard.” They’re trained to “locate and apprehend.”
“You have to allow for a certain amount of movement,” Thompson explains. “A dog is thinking: ‘If I can get in your face and bark and make you move, I can bite you.’ Those who use ‘bark and guard’ dogs end up with far more bites because the suspect will move if a 95-pound dog is in his face barking.”
“The FWPD K-9 unit is one of the most productive and dedicated units in our department,” said Fort Worth’s chief of police Jeff Halstead.
In 2010, the K9 unit handled 5,090 calls for assistance, conducted 313 patrol searches, assisted with 359 narcotic searches and completed 4,224 business checks. That yielded more than $7.8 million in narcotics and seized currency.
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Saturday, October 1st or Sunday, October 2nd between 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. each day at 6755 Ridgmar Boulevard, Fort Worth, TX 76116 (on Fort Worth’s west side at Green Oaks & Ridgmar Blvd.)
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What sets MirAvanti at Ridgmar apart from all other active senior living communities in the greater Fort Worth area is its unique and affordable homeownership structure. As a cooperative, residents own a share or “membership” in the community and therefore control how prices are set and how it is managed. This economical approach affords residents with similar financial benefits as homeownership, including tax benefits and return on equity upon resale. So why waste money renting? While other senior living communities are primarily run without resident input and are accountable to investors, stockholders or a board of directors, at MirAvanti at Ridgmar, each resident has an exclusive say as to how the community operates.
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MirAvanti at Ridgmar offers some of the area’s largest one, two, and three bedroom residences ranging up to 1,970 square feet of space. All of MirAvanti at Ridgmar’s residences are wellappointed with a fully equipped modern kitchen, full-size washer and dryer, and private patio or balcony.
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Walt Disney World Turns 40
by Terry Denton
LIGHTING THE NIGHT: Fireworks light up the sky above Disney's Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla.
(Todd Anderson, photographer)
2011 Outstanding Citizen for Seniors Award Honors Evelyn Siegel
We are pleased to announce Evelyn Siegel, first Board president and life-long advocate for older adults, as the 2011 Outstanding Citizen for Seniors honoree.
This community leader was a true visionary in 1967, recognizing the importance of enabling seniors to live active, independent lives as they age in place. Through her tireless advocacy, countless seniors have enjoyed enhanced lives. As a result of the efforts Evelyn championed, thousands of older adults live improved lives supported by SCS programs and services across Tarrant County.
Special thanks to Rosalyn Rosenthal, friend and civic volunteer, for serving as the Honorary Chair for this event. Additional thanks to our Host Committee for their continued support of SCS!
Stewart & Betty Alcorn, II
2011 Outstanding Citizen for Seniors Reception & Dinner
Tuesday, September 27th
Ridglea Country Club
Table sponsorships are still available - act now to reserve your spot! For additional details regarding sponsorships or individual tickets, please contact Alyson Barber: 817-413-4949, x211 or abarber@scstc.org
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Tuesday, September 27, 2011
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Dr. Thomas Fairchild & Dr. Janice Knebl
Dr. Cheryl Kimberling & David Branch
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Retirement: Living the Dream Life
by Sammy Key
The world of reTiremenT has shifTed gears from drab To fab. More and more couples are choosing to enter into their retirement living accommodations before actually retiring from their 9-to-5s!
Why you ask? Because, the business of retirement has — largely due to the number of Baby Boomers entering the market — become a hugely fruitful and appealing business venture. As competition increases, providers of Fort Worth’s retirement housing are trying harder and harder to cater to every whim and desire of their residents.
Retirees are rightfully demanding that these years be the most comfortable, convenient, luxurious and delicious years of their lives.
The retirement housing companies are offering much more than dayto-day perks such as pristine golf courses and island-cabana style pools. They are offering a wide variety of housing types and services custom fitted to the customers.
Potential residents can take their pick of a medley of choices ranging from high-rise apartments to size-varied individual homes set within an organized and deluxe community.
Robson Ranch
9501 Ed Robson Blvd. Denton, Texas 76207
888.988.3927, robson.com
Robson Ranch justifiably labels the properties as a “Robson resort,” offering all the amenities of vacation-style living carefully crafted to suit the desires of anyone looking for “a luxurious yet affordable country club lifestyle.”
Strategic golf architect Gary Stephenson designed the enjoyably challenging golf course, which is accompanied by a fully stocked pro shop and a beautifully executed clubhouse. A bounty of distinct entertainment is also available including, but not limited to, the resortstyle pool, multi-purpose gymnasium, lighted tennis courts, salon services, dog park, whirlpools and saunas.
At Robson Ranch, life is not just enjoyable but varied. With choices among 12 different home designs with sizes ranging from 1,395 to 3,198 square feet, each near manicured greens and appealing lakes, residents are sure to find just what they have been searching for. The community of Robson Ranch prides itself on being homey and comfortable.
The Stayton at Museum Way
2720 W. Seventh St., Ste. 200 Fort Worth, Texas 76107
817.332.3332, thestayton.com
Ideally located in the West 7th Street area of Fort Worth near the Cultural District, The Stayton at Museum Way is under construction and in the fall will warmly welcome new residents to their “high-rise sanctuary.”
The Stayton at Museum Way is artfully placed on its site to provide panoramic views of downtown. It is set amidst the city’s prized
Trinity River Park, Botanic Gardens, coveted art museums and the more. The Stayton offers state-of-the-art advances to get the most out of urban living and takes advantage of all the city has to offer. The Stayton features a sidewalk bistro, fine or casual dining venues, pools and fountains, underground parking, a pet park and meticulous housekeeping services.
The Stayton is also very proud to offer Life Care — health care for the life of the resident regardless of what the needs may be. Life Care covers what are considered the four levels of care — independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing and memory care.
Trinity Terrace
1600 Texas St.
Fort Worth, Texas 76102
1.800.841.0561, retirement.org/trinity
Just five minutes away from Fort Worth’s downtown district, Trinity Terrace is perfectly positioned for the entertainment-loving resident.
With Bass Performance Hall, plentiful shopping, theaters, movies and restaurants in quick reach, it’s easy to enjoy the area. Trinity Terrace offers the Terrace Tower with studio and one- and two-bedroom apartments as well as the City Tower, which has other styles including penthouses up to 2,000 square feet. Every apartment comes with a full kitchen, slab granite countertops, oversized windows for maximum city viewing and at least one private balcony.
Trinity Terrace also has resident’s health care under control with the Continuing Care program for Independent Living residents. Trinity Care health professionals are also offering permanent nursing if needed, as well as having a Medicare Certified Health and Reha-
bilitation Center.
Trinity Terrace is home to many artists who show off their work in their art festivals, as well as others who take advantage of wellness programs such as yoga class and the plush pool.
Providence Village at Marine Creek
4301 Old Decatur Road
Fort Worth, Texas 76106
817.740.0003, providencemarinecreek-apts.com
Providence Village at Marine Creek takes the hassle out of day-to-day life and lets residents aged 55 years and older fully indulge in living the best years of their lives with everything they need at hand.
There is a state-of-the-art fitness center, a lap pool, sport court, grilling area, professionally landscaped grounds and more. Living spaces include a choice among elegant one-, two- or three-bedroom apartments for residents looking to socialize and entertain guests and family members in their residences.
Providence Village at Marine Creek boasts of an Old World flare, which blends with all modern conveniences such as high-speed Internet access, multiple telephone lines, cable-ready units, electric kitchens, patios and balconies, French doors, nine-foot ceilings and much more.
Watermere at Southlake
302 Watermere Drive
Southlake, Texas 76092
Isle of Watermere
214.890.7912 ext. 22
817.748.4000, watermere-at-southlake.com
Watermere at Southlake restricts its residents to those 55 years and better, who may choose either villa home or condominium-style living, ranging in sizes from 1,005 square feet to upward of 3,000. All come with a new home warranty and are maintenance-free with full homeownership.
Watermere owes its beauty and ambiance in part to a park-like setting with landscaping, lakes and walking trails. The Watermere group is designed for residents living full, adventurous lives of travel, volunteer activities and other pursuits and therefore seeks to make life simple and enjoyable so residents can consider home and lawn maintenance in the past.
A separate senior living area called the Isle at Watermere provides for residents who desire assisted living. The Isle is similar in its goal
to help residents enjoy life to their specifications and personal interests and includes services such as a wellness center with fitness equipment, a library, private dining room, spa and coffee shop.
MirAvanti
6755 Ridgmar Boulevard
Fort Worth, Texas 76116
817.731.0055, miravanti.com
MirAvanti anticipates that its 62-year-old and older residents plan to host a full spectrum of visitors and hence is decked out in an alluring resort-style pool including a hot tub and barbeque grill, as well as a community garden, putting green and even a guest suite for visitors.
MirAvanti is for residents who are looking for high-quality security amenities and maintenance-free living yet still want to invest in their unique and affordable cooperative ownership. Residents have control of aspects such as how prices are set and how their community is managed since each resident owns a share in the community.
MirAvanti understands that residents are looking for fewer homeowner responsibilities so that they may better enjoy other aspects of living. MirAvanti is situated on 10 acres of wellmaintained lawns. And its location in the Ridg-
mar area means residents are close to shopping, convenience stores and restaurants.
James L. West Center
1111 Summit Avenue
Fort Worth, Texas 76102
817.877.1273, jameslwest.com
The long-termcare residential services of the nonprofit James L. West Center are available for residents with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias and aim to provide a high quality of life to all individuals.
Residents are invited to engage in a variety of activities including Art Club, Auxiliary Club, Aviation Club, Walking Club and others — all to encourage socializing, engaging in personalized hobbies, maintaining physical fitness and beyond for the resident.
The care providers and nurses at the James L. West Center are able to give detailed attention and assistance to the residents, attending to every stage of dementia.
Caring for residents’ health, safety and convenience is the top priority, but the James L. West Center also engages in selected research projects ranging from imaging of blood flow patterns in the brain to the benefits of Tai Chi — to guarantee state-of-the-art service to both residents and day program participants.
Quick Stats on Today’s Retirees:
• During the Baby Boomer years, approximately 76 million Americans were born. Today, this represents 28 percent of the American population.
• 28 percent would charge their kids rent, but far less (8 percent) are likely to bill their parents.
· Getting out of debt is retirees’ No. 1 priority when they become empty nesters.
• One-fourth of Boomers do not think they will have enough money to retire. Male Boomers (50 percent) are significantly more likely than females (34 percent) to think they will have enough money to live comfortably in retirement.
• Of Baby Boomers who are considering purchasing a home in an age-qualified active adult community, 30 percent prefer a community in an urban location.
• 75 percent say they will be even happier upon retirement.
Source: Del Webb Baby Boomer Survey
Six Things to Consider Before Retiring:
1. Take time to consider what type of retirement you want. Would you like to continue working part-time? Start a new career, donate your time to volunteer pursuits in the community or go back to school? Consider if these pursuits fit well with the residency you are considering.
2. Take inventory of your assets and possible income sources to better understand where you stand financially. Spending time now developing a financial plan will be extremely useful in years to come.
3. Consider the prospect of health care and allot an appropriate amount of funds to a longterm health plan that will keep you covered for anything unexpected.
4. Manage asset allocation. Take time regularly to review your collective investments and ensure that your investment goals are being met. Investigate the option of professional investment products.
5. Plan for your beneficiaries. Contemplate the options of estate planning which can maximize the amounts allocated to beneficiaries.
6. Do some creative thinking for ways to create a retirement income. Look into product strategies to help generate this income and allow you the desired amounts of flexibility and control.
Source: The Times-Tribune
Todd Hope, Author
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The James L. West Anlzheimer Center is nthe only facility in nTarrant County that provides care for evnery stage of Alzheinmer’s disease. Ourn care team, led by tnhe area’s most respected geronntologists, has a deenp understanding of thne behavioral changesn, severe communication ndeficits, and complicatned medical problemsn that occur as Alzheimer’s diseasne progresses from eanrly stage-dementia ncare to the end of linfe. Our mission as a nonpnrofit is to serve thne whole family in a ncompassionate and spiritual environmennt. Our innovative benst practices in indinvidualized care havne enhanced the qualityn and dignity of our rnesidents’ lives sinnce 1993. For a confidenntial appointment to learn nabout our long-term nresidential care, sennior adult day care, n and respite care prnograms, please call nKay Sharp, RN, Direcntor of Resident Servnices, 817.877.1273, ext. 170. Ask for our free DVD What to Do if You ASuspect It’s AlzheiAmer’s.
Experienced Companies
2011 Dream Home Draws Wide Variety
by Paul K. Harral
ONE COMPANY INVOLVED IN THE 2011 DREAM HOME IS OLDER THAN THE HISTORIC RIVER CREST NEIGHBORHOOD WHERE THE HOUSE IS LOCATED.
ACME Pressed Brick Co. was founded in 1891 by George Bennett close to current-day Millsap, where rich clay reserves produced greatlooking, quality clay brick. The company was later owned by Justin Boot Co. and now is part of Berkshire Hathaway.
“Our primary focus is the customer’s ultimate satisfaction,” says ACME’s Tim Watson. “Brick is not just a product. It is an investment that will last a lifetime.”
What’s different in the Dream Home project, Watson says, is “the hard work and cooperation between all of the different vendors and product manufacturers.”
And it meets part of ACME’s mission statement, “serve as a positive influence in our community.”
The cooperation Watson mentioned is a repeated theme among the partners.
Travis Peairson of Choice Fabricated Stone notes the job “involves working with others to make a positive impact in someone’s life that otherwise would not be possible.” And it was also interesting.
“The detail edges and finishing made this particular project challenging,” Peairson said.
The job “lets our company make a contribution to our community and provide a service that without this project would not become a reality,” Peairson said. “Ultimately, when you are able to help and give back, it makes the job more enjoyable.”
Luke Gilcrease of Lucasso Stone sees the design of the Dream Home
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as a sign of the times.
“This house is an example of how in today’s difficult market, builders and homeowners must make use of their square footage as keenly as possible,” he said. “There cannot be any wasted space.”
The house needed to have wide-ranging appeal but at the same time be unique, Gilcrease said.
“Finding unique products in this market is difficult,” he said.
Landscaping at the Dream Home will match the neighborhood, said Proscapes Lawn & Tree Care Inc. owner Terri Loddick.
“These are rewarding projects because we tend to push the envelope when it comes to creativity and quality, and that usually leads us to learn something new,” Loddick said. “It’s always a positive experience to work with other quality craftsmen and to see the combined finished product.”
Dream Home Partners
• Aaron Iron Works
• ACME Brick (trade participant)
• Ajax Glass & Mirror;’
• Blu Glo Home Media Systems
• Choice Fabricated Stone
• Dobbins+Crow Architects
• Durango Doors
• DWR Contractors, Inc.
• Ferguson Enterprises, Inc.
• Gladiator Fence Company
• Interceramic Tile and Stone Gallery
• IMC - Interceramic Marble Collection
• J & S Air Conditioning
• JMR Electric
• JR Designs
• Kitchen Source
• Loveless Modern Gutters Inc.
• Lucasso Stone
• Master’s Flooring Co.
• Omniview Window and Door
• Overhead Door Co. of Fort Worth
• Pierce Hardware
• Phillips Lawn Sprinkler
• Proscapes Lawn and Tree Care Inc.
• Ramon Roofing
• Reed Plumbing
• Sherwin Williams
• Stacy Furniture and Design Studio (formerly Dorian’s Interior Design)
JMR Electrical Services is a 30-year-old familyowned and operated company, said Lisa Jorge. It is the company’s third Dream Home project, and "we also love the fact that there’s always a charity involved,” Jorge said
Jill Hammonds of JR Designs provides high-end finishing such as faux painting and says her company’s top priority is creating.
“The absolute greatest gift I can provide is client approval and satisfaction,” Hammonds said. “It is worth every effort to go above and beyond what is out there.” She advises clients to not limit themselves.
The interior design plan of the house actually started in the kitchen when the designers from Stacy Furniture and Design Studio — recently renamed from Dorian’s Interior Design — picked the cabinet finish from choices available at the Kitchen Source. That determined the color palette used throughout the house with paint supplied by Dream Home partner Sherwin Williams.
“The challenge to this particular job was to create a layout that was efficient and functional while at the same time appealing aesthetically to many personalities and lifestyles,” said Elizabeth Tranberg of Kitchen Source. “Working on a house like this is a great challenge and reward.”
Interceramic Marble Collection Branch Manager Kathy Tomkins says her company offers unique natural stone slabs.
“Visiting the Dream Home lets homeowners visualize how a large slab of stone transforms into one-of-a-kind artwork on counters and other surfaces in the home environment,” Tomkins said.
Paul Ramon established Ramon Roofing Inc. in 1995 as a full-service company that specializes in tile, slate and metal roof systems.
“The most challenging aspect of this job was the limited space we had to work within the lot the house was built on,” Ramon said. “However, with the great communication among all the subcontractors on the job and the builder, we made it work.”
Phillips Lawn Sprinkler, founded in 1969, handled the irrigation requirements for the Dream Home.
Each irrigation job is laid out differently depending on the property layout and plant material layout, but this one was fairly routine with one difference, said Jeff Phillips. That was the opportunity to help the desig-
nated charity.
“We get to give back to the community we have worked in for so long,” Phillips said.
Dannie Loveless has been installing gutters since 1980 and started his company, Loveless Modern Gutters Inc., in 1989. The Dream Home is a modern house in a historic neighborhood and has been designed to blend in. Loveless has been in that situation before.
“First, we look at the neighborhood and the age of the house and choose a style of gutter that fits the neighborhood,” he said. “Each home is unique.”
Masters Flooring of Fort Worth has been in business for more than 20 years, specializing in custom hardwoods, unique tile and stone and luxury carpeting, says Jessie Boyd, who has been in the Masters Flooring family for some time and is now owner of the Fort Worth location.
“This house is located in a unique neighborhood on the West Side of Fort Worth, where every house is different in its own way,” said Boyd. “This typically presents a challenge for both the designers and builders to overcome. I think they all did an excellent job with the design of this home and made it fit in well with the overall eclectic style of this great neighborhood.
“Any custom home presents many challenges both big and small, but the reward of being a part of something as special as the Dream Home makes overcoming them worthwhile,” Boyd said.
The windows in the Dream Home came from OmniView Window and Door, which has been in business since December of 2006 and specializes in custom windows and doors both domestic and imported to serve the premier residential market.
“Our niche is really the technically complicated projects as it relates to custom windows and doors,” says Rudy Aramburu.
And this project is special because it benefits Ronald McDonald House. “We are committed to do our very best to ensure that we have contributed as much as possible to this project and the charity that it represents,” Aramburu said. “It’s obviously very rewarding anytime you are involved in charitable work."
Overhead Door Co. of Fort Worth supplied the garage doors.
“We always like to help out,” says Robert Deisher.
The company also works on fireplaces, says Deisher. The Dream Home installation was routine for the company, which has been in business since 1962.
“We do everything from small homes on up,” Deisher said. “People in starter homes will buy bigger homes some day.”
Pierce Hardware of Fort Worth supplied the door and cabinet hardware for the Dream Home.
“We were able to get what they needed on that without a problem,” said Karen Visage. The Dream Home gives the company, open in Fort Worth since 1998 but founded in 1937, the chance to let its products be seen in a desirable environment. “We’re a high-end, decorator plumbing and hardware showroom,” Visage said.
For the perfect products for your kitchen or bath, stop by a Ferguson showroom. It’s where you’ll find the largest range of quality brands, a symphony of ideas, and trained consultants to help orchestrate your dream. With showrooms from coast to coast, come see why Ferguson is recommended by professional contractors and designers everywhere.
improving life for those in need
FYI
CIS serves Tarrant County students identified as needing assistance beyond the scope of services their schools can provide.
6707 Brentwood Stair Road Fort Worth cistarrant.org
817.446.5454
More than 10,000 students left school without a high school diploma from the 17 school districts in tarrant county last year. unfortunately, most will suffer their entire lives in poverty and all of the associated issues that surround generational poverty.
they are eight times as likely to be incarcerated, four times as likely to need public assistance, and will be uninsured most of their lives. they also are more likely to suffer from alcohol or drug abuse and to be homeless. for taxpayers, all of this comes with a cost — about $270,000 in public costs over a 40-year working career for every dropout.
the vital mission of cis is to keep kids in school and help them graduate. this one accomplishment changes everything.
School and Kitchens goodwill
by Gail Bennison
Ticket sales and underwriter sponsorships for the 16th annual cis kitchens tour benefit one “fine” cause — the stay-in-school programs of communities in schools.
Voted by Fort Worth, Texas magazine readers in 2010 as fort worth’s best charity event, the annual k itchens tour features a large group of fort worth’s finest chefs in some of the finest kitchens in fort worth. t his year, that will be saturday, oct. 29, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., on idlewild drive.
all proceeds from the event help communities in schools (cis), the area’s largest stay-in-school program. cis surrounds students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life.
Crosses on Mission
because of cis’ potential impact, private and public funders have paid for extensive research to confirm that the programs really work. in fact, cis is the most thoroughly researched dropout-prevention program in america. the conclusion? cis is the only program in the country that both reduces dropout rates and increases graduation rates.
“research is a wonderful thing and in today’s world, programs with solid independent research enjoy a huge advantage when competing for limited funding,” said cis president and ceo Mike steele. “but for cis, trust inside the world of public education is even more valuable. even before the research, principals and superintendents trusted cis to deliver results because they see it with their own eyes.”
for more information about the cis kitchens tour, contact Michelle wagner at michelle.wagner@cistarrant.org, call 817.446.5454 or visit the cis web site, cistarrant.org.
r idglea watch & Jewelry has stepped up to the nonstop need for help in the community. t he local company will be making contributions to union Gospel Mission on every piece of Mission Jewelry sold.
r idglea’s union Gospel Mission project means that the early franciscan friars who crossed the r io Grande continue to make an impact on the lives of texans daily. Christine Perrenot
Most children arriving at Union Gospel Mission are two to three years behind grade level in reading and math. Turn to page 88.
Helping Through Christian Service
by Gail Bennison
For 32 days, he walked from College station to Fort Worth carrying “what was left of all my earthly possessions, and most important, I walked along sober. all of my life, I was an alcoholic.”
stephen, 51, was once a lawyer in a litigation practice. His addiction made that difficult. He lost his self-respect and self-worth. In 2001, stephen decided sobriety was the top priority, but three years later, he slipped back into addiction.
“I felt I had disappointed a lot of people, and even God,” he said. He closed his practice. a divorce followed. “I lost my home, and the money was gone.”
on Nov. 13, 2010, he arrived at the Union Gospel Mission of Tarrant County in Fort Worth. He stayed in the dorm for three nights and ultimately moved into the Mission itself.
one of the many agencies collaborating with UGM-TC is the Texas Workforce Commission’s Project Wish. stephen graduated with a job. He now has a housing voucher through the Fort Worth Housing authority and Project Wish and is waiting to move into his new apartment. He plans to return to the Mission as a volunteer.
a relief effort that began in 1888 to coordinate the outreach of churches in Fort Worth to aid the poor and dispossessed has continued — without interruption — for 123 years.
originally, it maintained a cooperative welfare department and established a non-sectarian downtown church. Today, the Union Gospel Mission of Tarrant County provides emergency care for men, women and children. It also provides career support and free health care at its Healing shepherd Clinic and its health care partnerships — JPs Healthcare services, Cook Children’s Hospital and the aIds outreach Clinic.
Union Gospel Mission’s Children’s Enrichment Program draws national attention. Most children arriving at UGM-TC are two to three years behind grade level in reading and math. after only six or eight weeks in the program, most children advance a grade level or better.
President and CEo don shisler was a volunteer at the Mission from 1993-94 and became a staff member in 1995.
“We serve the majority of the homeless population in Fort Worth in a year’s time,” shisler said. “Homelessness is not just one thing. It’s a multitude of things in one’s life. What we try to do is hit things head-on and interact with whatever needs they may have and get it solved so they can get clarity in their lives.”
That’s done through community relationships, including churches, individuals and a strong direct mail campaign to keep the community apprised of UGM’s needs.
FYI
Every day, 570 to 675 people come to Union Gospel Mission of Tarrant County in need of food, shelter and a chance for a new beginning. 1321 E. Lancaster Ave. Fort Worth ugm-tc.org 817.339.2553
“We’re a Christian organization, and we use the Jesus model,” shisler said. “We teach first, then serve. and that’s what works. It’s between the client and the Lord. all we need is someone’s willingness, and we stay with them until it is positive.”
It is a process that involves building relationships and treating people with respect and God’s love.
“We listen to them,” he said. “We want everybody to feel like they have worth. That gets convoluted out in the streets. But here, it’s only a matter of time before a light bulb is turned back on.”
THE MARK F MANAGED I. T .
In the Eye of the Beholder
When people hear ‘aerosol paint,’ they automatically shut down and think of neighborhood gang-bangers, lowclass kids and graffiti. in reality, it’s just simply an art medium,” said Mary Boswell, Carter-riverside high school art teacher and mastermind of the Fort Worth independent school District’s urban art movement We are legal (Wal).
Wal was a major element in Fort Worth’s being named a 2011 a ll-american City by the national Civic league, June 17. Fort Worth won the designation in 1964 and again in 1993.
Four years ago, then Fort Worth Mayor Mike Moncrief invited 25 Fort Worth isD art teachers to his office to discuss the city’s graffiti problem. they brainstormed and thought about recognizing graffiti as an art form, but didn’t come up with anything specific.
at the beginning of the new school year, Carter-r iverside high school was ‘tagged’ by archrival, Diamond hill- Jarvis.
“When a kid tags, they take a can of black spray paint and write their name in a stylized fashion on the outside of the rival school,” Boswell said. “i thought: Why don’t we bring in the schools that rival each other and put together a group of painters and writers? they could work on murals on each other’s schools, therefore own them, and therefore would be less likely to tag over it.”
Wal schools include Carter-riverside, Diamond hill-Jarvis and north side.
“the other art teachers loved it. We put together a meeting of kids, and they just went nuts over it,” said Boswell. about 60 volunteered and came up with the theme life, liberty and the pursuit of dot, dot, dot.
“they couldn’t decide what the third would be,” Boswell said. “to some it was the pursuit of happiness, to some it was love or joy or fame or friendship, or world peace. Carter was the first school to be painted. the legal art is not individually signed, which creates the team effort and pride. Fort Worth has seen a 33 percent decline in graffiti since the program began.”
Moncrief praises Boswell. “it’s one thing to have an idea; it’s another thing to apply it and make it work the way it’s intended, and have a positive effect,” he said.
Fort Worth’s Graffiti abatement program is constantly challenged for resources, and sometimes uniformed police officers paint over graffiti, which Moncrief says is a waste of a skill set.
“You’re still going to find graffiti in Fort Worth, but by and large, through Wal and our Graffiti abatement program, we are addressing the challenge, not ignoring it, and you don’t have to go too far to find cities where it is being ignored,” he said.
recent mural work by Wal participants includes stitches Community outreach, t he rockhound Club, and the rose Marine t heater. Gail Bennison
A whimsical approach to motherhood / by Shauna Glenn
What it Must be Like to be You
SINCE I DON’T HAvE A REGULAR jOB LIkE MOST PEOPLE WHO ARE NORMAL — and motivated and skilled — I have no idea what goes on “out there” while I’m standing in my laundry room every weekday, folding endless piles of size 5 T-shirts.
I wonder about things. Like what it must be like to get a lunch break — or a paycheck. In my head, you people are all “Hold my calls, Stephen, I’m going to lunch.” (Because in my head all administrative assistants are men these days. And gay. Not that there’s anything wrong with that.) And then you go on … “Oh, and tell Bob in accounting to get those numbers to me ASAP.” (Because also in my head people in the real world use important acronyms like ASAP and POS and ROI and DWI.)
As I go from room to room making beds and chugging my second beer of the morning, waiting impatiently for The View to air, I wonder what my life could have been. You know, if I were skilled — and not already living “the dream.” It would probably be filled with PowerPoint presentations, martini lunches and spandex. My underwear drawer will be filled with them. I don’t know why, but in my mind I picture every woman in corporate America wearing a power suit over tightfitting underwear-type garments. You don’t need spandex if you’re me and you wear sweat pants and tank tops and no bra. Because honestly, you’re pretty much sending the message: “I don’t care … pass the Doritos.” Don’t judge me.
So we would have something to talk about.
Instead, I get to fold a million pounds of little people clothes and think of reasons not to kill myself. And after I’m done with that, I get to try and locate “the smell.”
Do you know what “the smell” is?
Well, this one week it was a moldy half-eaten yogurt that was lodged between the bunk bed and the wall.
T he week before, it was a carton of curdled chocolate milk left in the little kids’ closet, behind the rain boots.
The week before that, it was Ethan’s shoes.
So. After putting away the clean clothes and making my way to the kitchen, I notice we’re out of beer.
Great. Now someone has to go to the store.
I sigh out loud in hopes that someone might hear me and ask, “What’s wrong, Mom?”
But of course, no one says a word. You know why?
Because no one cares.
Shauna Glenn of Fort Worth, mother of four, can be contacted at shaunarglenn@gmail. com. Her second novel, Relative Insanity, is available in bookstores now.
I envy those of you who get to set your alarm every morning for 6 a.m. and tune into talk radio on the way to work. Really, I do. I long for adult conversations about last night’s episode of Dancing With the Stars. I don’t watch that show, you know. But if I worked with you, I totally would.
BUT! If I had a power suit and spandex and a place to wear them to and I sighed out loud, you would totally ask me what was wrong. And then I’d vent to you and tell you that “no one understands me” and how “I wish I hadn’t invested all that money into New Coke” and how “the gardener ran over my hydrangeas with the mower again.” (You all have gardeners and a vast knowledge of how to invest your extra money, right?) You would nod and pat me on the shoulder and ask, “You want to get a drink after work?”
And I would be all YES!
Drinks! With normal people who have jobs!
I sigh again and look at my grocery list and realize there are only three items on it: Beer. Wine. Oreos.
One of us has a problem. I’m pretty sure it’s me. I mean it couldn’t be you, right? You have a job. And a gay assistant. You’re like the luckiest son of a gun on the planet.
I want to hate you. Really I do. But darn it, I can’t. I want to BE you.
Photo by Jen Meyer. illustration by Charles Marsh
An unabashedly humorous look at life / by Heywood
Killing Time
Once you could fritter — rather than Twitter — it away.
IT’S BeeN A RoUGH SUMMeR. The tiles are still loose on the debt ceiling. Mother Nature won’t stop pre-heating her oven. And after 40 years in business, Borders finally closed its remaining bookstores, including my favorite location at the corner of Hulen and I-30.
A number of people couldn’t understand how Borders went bankrupt. There seemed to be plenty of customers. Well, I’m no expert, but it might have had something to do with the comfortable chairs and unlimited access to inventory. Unless you were in a hurry, there wasn’t much point in buying anything. Might explain why they hadn’t turned a profit in five years.
Plus, in 2001, Borders decided to outsource its Web site to Amazon. By doing this, the company thought Amazon would be willing to share a piece of its growing online sales business. Yeah, kinda like one hungry dog steps aside for another.
Now Borders is gone, and I’m afraid others will follow. And that makes me sad because I spend a great deal of time hanging around bookstores.
Along with marrying rich, it’s one of the few socially acceptable excuses for doing nothing.
Killing time is an art form, but you’ve got to do it in the right setting to leave unwitting observers with a favorable impression.
That’s why Borders was so popular. If people saw you in there all the time, they would think, “Gee. He certainly does read a lot. He must be very bright.” They would never think, “Gee. He certainly does read a lot. He must be very unemployed.”
You can waste up to two hours just trying to buy a stamp. Plus, standing in line can provide some health benefits. Think about it. You hold the same position for five minutes at a time. Same as yoga.
Now don’t get me wrong. Wasting time is perfectly acceptable, if it’s done in small increments. So go ahead and update your Facebook status. Finished? Good.
Depending upon the specific amount of time you need to kill, I can offer several fun activities. For instance, if it’s about an hour, I suggest you head over to the Whole Foods grocery. You can either count hybrids in the parking lot or watch anyone over 70 go through the self-checkout line.
You could always try doing nothing for larger increments. Based on what’s going on these days, you might even get re-elected.
Now here’s what I’ve found interesting. Most people don’t mind killing time. But they all mind when others kill it for them. They get angry.
And I want answers, particularly to three questions: Do we still need a two-minute recording on how to leave someone a voice mail? Why does it take all morning to find Parade in the Sunday Star-Telegram ? And how much longer will we need to pack a lunch just to cross Hulen Street bridge?
But the holy grail of killing time may already be at hand. I don’t know if you’ve noticed this or not, but you don’t see as many people wandering the streets and talking to themselves anymore. That’s because those of us who are a few threads short of a sweater have found another home for the voices in our heads — Twitter.
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Conversely, the same favorable impression doesn’t hold true for people who spend all day at Starbucks. Regardless of their intensity while pounding away on their laptops, deep down we all know there is no screenplay. We also know the real reason they go there. They can’t get Wi-Fi in their parents’ basement.
The post office is another acceptable place to kill time.
Now here’s what’s impressive: This year alone, lost productivity due to Twitter is calculated at $20 billion. That’s some serious time killing. It’s also enough money to raise the debt ceiling, reopen Borders and, possibly, buy some water at Central Market.
Yeah, I’m really gonna miss Borders. Probably should have bought that Sudoku puzzle book. I’d already finished half of it. Anyway, I think I need another latte. I’ve got to wrap up this screenplay.
illustration by Charles Marsh
where the locals go / by Jody Dean
Hot Weather, Hot Grill
THE BEST SIGN I SAW ALL SUMMER : “SATAN CALLED. HE WANTS HIS WEATHER BACK.”
Honest to goodness, sometimes I wonder what Stephen F. Austin was thinking. Of course, he spent most of his early years in Missouri, and it wasn’t much better there this year.
Some of us around here remember 1980, though. If you weren’t here then, there is no explaining it — although Seventh Bowel of Hell comes close. Hard to imagine, I’m sure, but there were actually 2,783 consecutive days of 100-degree temperatures that summer. Got so hot asphalt buckled. Train rails warped. Millions in crops and livestock were lost. Squirrels watched their nuts roast in the fields.
Only then, the public pools were still open.
I’m not sure what to make of some of the popular science that’s been postulated out there over the last few years, but summers like that and this one make me want to send money to Al Gore. Almost.
Back when I was slipping into Colonial with friends or hanging out at the Park Top pool, I was driving every day to do a radio show at KPAR in Granbury. The studios were on the road out to Thorp Springs — and, thanks to our general manager’s diligence, had about the only green grass for 10 miles.
They cut it one day, and within 30 minutes, every grasshopper from here to Moses’ Egypt descended on our lawn and parking lot. I grew up listening to Bud Collier telling Bible stories on the phonograph, so I knew what this meant.
Judgment was nigh.
The walk to my car looked like one of those science-fiction films from the 50s and 60s. Remember Rod Taylor trying to get Tippi Hedren to the car after the climactic battle in The Birds ? Like that, only with bugs.
The people I marvel at are those hardy folks who work outside. I remember working for GearhartOwen and Pengo, and there are few things hotter than an oil tool warehouse, except for the inside of a boxcar marooned on someone’s Back Forty. We thought it was good conditioning before two-a-days started — but stacking hay in one of those things is something they make assorted villains, horse thieves and most lawyers do as punishment in the hereafter.
So when a guy named Garland Facebooked me some time back about his hot dog establishment, I had to scratch my head. He told me some of what was on the menu; it sounded delicious, and I knew I had a duty to you, dear reader,
to run check it out.
Except the address he gave me kept coming back as the parking lot of the Northern Tool store on the South Freeway at Risinger Road. And then I remembered. He mentioned a trailer.
Now, look — being in a kitchen this time of year can be tough enough. But in a trailer in a hot parking lot? Either his stuff had to be really good, or Garland had been leaning over a hot surface too long, and his brain had cooked.
Sure enough, right there on the northbound access road where you’d find yourself if you thought about a Saturday night partying in Burleson and just changed your mind — was Northern Tool. And there, on the edge of the parking lot, sat a yellow trailer, and a not very big one at that.
Turns out, Garland totes that trailer to various and sundry places, hangs out the shingle and starts feeding people. Happy people, too. A few already were waiting for their order when I pulled up, and they didn’t seem to mind doing in it in the blazing hot sun.
It didn’t take long to figure out why. Sassy Hot Dogs is the name on the side, and they live up to the name. How about homemade jalapeño and cheese sausage and barbecue sauce on fresh, perfect bread made daily?
Want it New York or Chicago style? No problem. The chili dog should have its own Zip code. The burgers are beyond words. Sassy offers scrumptious tacos, some pretty awesome fries if you want them, and fried marshmallows for dessert — and one more thing you really have to try to believe. Two sausage links smothered in onions and other goodness, plus cheese and a fried egg, all rolled up in a pastry and deep-fried.
Appropriately enough, Garland calls that “The WTF.” I gained five pounds just looking at it. This thing is so serious even the State Fair won’t touch it.
By the way, you’ll also be able to find Sassy Hot Dogs this fall in Frog Alley at all TCU games. Just look for the yellow trailer and happy people.
Jody Dean is an Emmy Awardwinning, 35-year broadcast veteran and author. He graduated from Paschal High School and currently hosts the Morning Show on 98.7 KLUV.
illustration by Charles Marsh
Extraordinary personalities shaping Fort Worth
Austin Underwood
Eternal optimist who overcame many obstacles and spreads joy to everyone he meets
by Jennifer Casseday-Blair
When Austin wAs born with Down synDrome, Doctors tolD his pArents thAt he woulD be extremely limiteD in whAt he coulD Do. Austin has proved the doctors wrong by creating a life for himself in Fort worth and exceeding everyone’s wildest expectations regarding his independence. he went to Aledo high school and was mainstreamed in several classes and was manager of the basketball team, which earned him a letter jacket. seeing his sister and brother go off to college after high school made Austin want to go as well. Austin attended a special program for just 70 students at eastern new mexico university and received a certificate in food service, learned to be a prep chef and ran the stir-fry station.
Austin pays his own way with the wages he earns as a supermarket bagger at Albertsons. he also works in the summer at his mother’s store, Academyuniforms.com at 5917 helmick Ave. in Fort worth as well as babysits his nephew every afternoon. he loves to cook, go to the movies, hang out with family and friends, and watch the Dallas cowboys. he has been on cruises and traveled to italy and likes to take the train to visit his girlfriend in Dallas and visit his brother in new york city. Austin lives in a condo with a roommate and has hopes of getting married one day. with so much to look forward to, Austin’s focus is never on what limitations he has but rather on the future and what he can accomplish. the beaming smile never leaves his face, and his optimism and joy are infectious to everyone he meets.
How long have you worked at Albertsons, and what do you enjoy most about working there? i have been working at Albertsons for 10 years. i like the people who i am working with. i love my job and i like to be with my work people. they are nice to me. they always tell me i do a good job. i get up in the morning and get ready for work and always go on time. i sack groceries and take them out to people’s cars.
How has that been this summer in the heat? it’s been really bad.
I have heard that you enjoy cooking. Where did you learn and what is your favorite thing to make? i would say my favorite thing i made for my recipe is banana pudding. i went off to college to learn how to cook at new mexico. i graduated from there. i liked it there a lot. i was there with a bunch of kids that are just like i am. i got a dorm and went on trips. i had roommates.
Oh, you had roommates? Were any of them messy? some of them were clean and some of them were dirty.
Other than cooking, what do you like to do for fun? i like to go out to movies and hang out with friends. For fun, i like to go swimming and do a lot of fun stuff. i have a condo and a roommate. we have our own rooms, and i’m liking it.
Who has been the biggest influence in your life? myself.
Can you tell me more about that? i love being with my family. i love them with all my heart. they do a lot for me, but i do a lot for myself.
Have you done or experienced anything exciting this summer? i have been hanging out with a friend named Jeremy, and he is just like me and likes to have fun. my sister had a baby. i have a new 3-month-old nephew. i babysit every day my 2-year-old nephew. i’m his nanny, and i’m his favorite. i take him swimming here at my parents. he likes it.
If you had one wish, what would it be? i wish i was married.
What kind of characteristics are you looking for in a gal? i’m looking for a wife. i have a girlfriend, and she lives in Dallas. i met her when i was 2 years old. i get to see her every day or every month.
Lisa & Stephen Mallick at the Christmas in July Champagne and Bubble Tasting. To see more turn to page 106.
behind the velvet ropes of our social scene
Top Chef 2011
The Fort Worth, Texas magazine Top Chef finals at Cendera Center, 3600 Benbrook Highway, drew fans and supporters to watch Chef Don Agate of Eddie V’s Prime Seafood win the title.
(1) Scotty & Alysa Dennett (2) Anthony Felli, Eric Hunter (3) Megan Robert, Gary Lewis (4) Brian & Gina Collins
photography by Sandy Tomlinson
Chefs Compete
Fort Worth, Texas magazine’s 2011 Top Chef competition started out hot with four local chefs on July 7 at Ferguson Bath, Kitchen and Lighting Gallery showroom. Don Agate of Eddie V’s and Blaine Staniford of Grace Restaurant advanced to the final round.
Top Chef Round Two
Second-round winners Chef Brian Olenjack of Olenjack’s Grille in Arlington and Chef Eric Hunter of Fire Oak Grill in Weatherford moved on to face first round winners Chef Don Agate of Eddie V's Prime Seafood and Chef Blaine Staniford of Grace Aug. 4 at the Cendera Center, 3600 Benbrook Highway.
(1) Terry Denton, Jamye Dennis, Michael Dallas (2) Sunny Drenik, Gregory Jaryga (3) Jonathan Lively, Donatella Trotti (4) Dawn Welborn, Blaine Staniford
(1) Tony Diaz, Michelle & Ken Wagner (2) Happy & Jamie Baggett (3) Bill & Nancy Dennis (4) Katie & Glen Williams, Molly McCook
Take a Break
Each summer, Breakthrough Fort Worth eighth grade students attend the Fancy Meal Celebration luncheon as part of the program’s leadership series to develop skills in deportment and social interaction. The interactive nature of the event creates an invaluable real life classroom.
High Hopes
Evening of Hope benefiting Aids Outreach Center and commemorating 25 years of inspiring hope took place June 25 at Ridglea Country Club. Guests enjoyed a silent auction, gourmet dinner and an awards presentation.
(1) Andy Gould, Michael Cinatl, Tony Powell (2) Vance Bates, Holly Edwards (3) Aubin & Mark Peterson (4) Alonso Martinez, Jim Downing
(1) Mary Claire & Karen Ekstrom(2) Top l-r: Jessica Sustaita, Maria Parra, Charles Boswell, Wendy Davis, Kristi Wiseman, Karen Olivo, Diana Zuniga, Laura Tovar, Bottom l-r: Andrea Aguayo, Fernando Leyva, Erik Guijarro (3)David Serene, Holly & Josh Korman, Gus Bates, Rudy Flores
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Champagne at Christmas
Christmas in July Champagne and Bubble Tasting benefiting the American Heart Association took place at Grace restaurant on July 14. Guests enjoyed a charity silent auction and more than 60 selections of champagne.
Top Dentists
Local dentists selected by their peers for the Fort Worth, Texas magazine Top Dentist list were honored at a reception at the Ashton Depot.
(1) Todd Miller, Aly Layman, Jason Perkins (2) Tammy & Ty McKinney (3) John & Nicole Zimmerman (4) Julie & Donnie Siratt
(1) Brent & Debi Hicks (2) Jimmy Elliot, Mary Conditt (3) Jennifer & Van Cary Cannon (4) Kelly & Chris Sorokolit
Front row, l to r: Drs.Jeffrey Heitkamp, Tracy Rukab Munford, Jacob Rosenstein and Carlos Acosta
Back row, l to r: Drs. Jason Tinley, Joseph Daniels, Frederick Todd and Michael Boothby
MEDTALK Knowledge from the Experts
Helpful facts about Tonsils & Adenoids
Q: At what point should a parent consider a tonsillectomy for their child?
A: I recommend parents follow the most recent guidelines of the American Academy of Otolaryngology.
when there are at least 7 well-documented episodes in the past year, 5 per year in the past 2 years, or 3 per year in the past 3 years.
infections may still benefit from tonsillectomy if there are modifying factors, including antibiotic allergy/intolerance, a history of peritonsillar aphthous stomatitis, pharyngitis, and adenitis).
snoring, gasping, or mouth breathing, a tonsillectomy should be considered.
Q: How are the tonsils and adenoids removed?
one expect after having their tonsils and adenoids removed?
A: Although each patient is different, most families can expect that their child can resume
Q: Why should a parent choose USMD Hospital at Fort Worth for their child’s surgery?
A: ground up with children in mind, including
Q: Why are adenoids typically removed with the tonsils?
A: The adenoids are also known as the nasopharyngeal tonsils. Adenoids are essentially tonsil tissue that is found in the back of the nose. As they can also impair breathing and contribute to the tonsils during surgery.
A: of electrocautery and cold steel dissection may-
Q: What type of recovery time should some-
children. Pediatric anesthesiologists ensure that -
A: A pediatric urologist is a surgeon who spewith their kidneys, ureters, bladder or genitalia.
Q: What is the cause of these problems?
A: Most of the babies we see are born with their or other problems that may show up at a later age.
Q: When should a parent consult a pediatric urologist?
A: Parents should consult a pediatric urologist if their primary care physician notices any abnorkidneys or bladder before the baby was born, orcerns, they can easily make an appointment with care doctor or by calling us directly.
Q: What conditions do you see most frequently in your practice?
A: The most common things we see are congenital abnormalities of the genitals. In older
as kidney stones and hernias.
Q: What types of problems generally require surgery?
A:genital problems, so many of our patients are
Q: How are the acquired issues treated?
A:
urinary system, and occasionally the child has to be on medicine to help stabilize the urinary sys-
Q: Why should parents consider having their child’s surgery at USMD Hospital Fort Worth?
A: The most critical part of any surgery is the
use non-pediatric anesthesiologists or nurse nurses and techs who focus on pediatric patients.
Jeff L Pugach, MD
Urology Associates of North Texas 1325 Pennsylvania Ave. Ste. 550 Fort Worth, TX 76104 uant.com
888.444.USMD
Sinusitus symptoms and treatment technologies
Q: Tell us about sinusitis and how it affects adults and children?
A: Sinusitis or infection of the sinuses is a widespread disease for both adults and children. Of children, 7.6 percent have chronic sinusitis. It accounts for $1.8 billion spent annually for chil-
visits and 28 million prescriptions for sinusitis each year. Classic symptoms include face pain, nasal congestion, yellow or green discharge and teeth pain.
Q: At what point should a patient consult an Otolaryngologist (ENT)?
A: — If the symptoms persist despite adequate medical therapy (antibiotics etc.)
Especially if the patient has anosmia (the inability to smell), nasal obstruction or persistent headache.
If the patient has recurrent sinusitis (more than three times per year).
If the patient has pulmonary or other complications such as chronic bronchitis.
Q: At what point, should a patient consider sinus surgery?
A: Surgery is considered when medical therapy has failed to relieve symptoms and a sinus CT shows structural elements that can be corrected with surgery.
Q: Are there any advances in sinus surgery you can share with us?
A: The most important is minimally invasive surgery. The ENT is able to open the sinus openings and remove disease without changing the natural allows opening the sinuses with minimal tissue damage. In children, this allows us to treat chronic infections without packs or risking impairment to
natural sinus growth. Adults also enjoy the ben-
balloon sinuplasty procedures and we (and our patients) are thrilled with the results.
Q: Why do your patients, whether children or adults, like having surgery at USMD Hospital at Fort Worth?
A: USMD Fort Worth provides a great facility for us to perform this new type of surgery, as well as other new and innovative procedures. USMD Fort Worth caters to both adults and children with pediatric and adult anesthesia and nurses. The more intimate size of the hospital allows for a more
For me, the operating room team of doctors andable place to work. It’s hard to beat anywhere.
What is pediatric dental rehabilitation?
Q: What is pediatric dental rehabilitation and can any dentist perform the procedure?
A: Pediatric dental rehabilitation allows us to repair numerous areas of decay, or other oral problems, that can occur in young children, children with high anxiety, or a child that has
special needs. Thus, the child doesn’t have to
specialized training in pediatrics or oral surgery can perform these procedures. Furthermore, the pediatric dentist or oral surgeon must be board certified to obtain privileges at most hospitals.
Q: What can parents do to prevent the need for pediatric dental rehabilitation?
A: The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends that children visit a pediatric dentist
developing problems may be detected, treated early or prevented.Also, at this age a pediatric dentist can help you with suggestions about infant oral health care, how to decrease teething discomfort, prevention of dental decay, and can
early start including regular dental check-ups can help them maintain a healthy smile for a lifetime.
Q: Why are baby teeth so important?
A: It is very important to maintain the health of baby teeth. Neglected cavities can and frequently do lead to problems, which affect developing permanent teeth. Baby teeth are important for proper chewing and eating, providing space for the permanent teeth and guiding them into the correct position, and for permitting normal development of the jaw bones and muscles. Primary teeth also affect the development of speech and add to an attractive appearance. While the front four upper and lower teeth last until six to seven years of age, the back teeth (cuspids and
Todd E. Samuelson, MD
Fort Worth ENT 1250 8th Ave. Ste. 135
Fort Worth, TX 76104 fortworthent.net 888.444.USMD
molars) aren’t replaced until the ages of ten to 13.
Q: What are the risks of not treating decay or infections?
A: The risks of no treatment include: increased pain, infections, swelling, spreading of the decay and new decay. Serious infection can even be life threatening.
Q: What are the benefits of using USMD Hospital Fort Worth?
A: The hospital is equipped to handle the special needs of children. For example, they use boardcertified pediatric anesthesiologists, which is rare outside a children’s hospital. In addition, the nurses are trained in pediatrics, which lowers the overall risk to the children and increases their comfort. There is even a waiting room dedicated just for children and their parents.
Robert Casey Stroud, DDS, PC
134 El Chico Trail Ste. 101 Willow Park, TX 76087
dfwpediatricdentistry.com
888.444.USMD
MEDTALK Knowledge from the Experts
Prostate Cancer and the key to early detection
Q: How prevalent is prostate cancer among men in the United States?
A: Prostate cancer is very prevalent in men in the United States. Each year, over 180,000 men are diagnosed with prostate cancer and over 30,000 men die from the complications of prostate cancer. In easier to understand numbers, approximately 1 in 6 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime but only 1 in 34 will die from prostate cancer. Most of the men with prostate cancer are between 65 and 85 years old with very few of them being younger than 40 years of age.
Q: What are typically the symptoms of prostate cancer?
A: Typically, there are no symptoms of prostate cancer unless it has reached an advanced stage. This underlines the importance of screening for prostate cancer with blood tests and routine exams.
Q: What does screening entail and how often should it be done?
A: Screening for prostate cancer is very simple and includes a blood test for a protein called PSA and a prostate exam. The exam should be done on a yearly basis starting at age 50. If the
patient has a risk factor for prostate cancer then the exams should start at age 40. Risk factors include having a family history of prostate cancer or being African American.
Q: What current treatment options are available for prostate cancer?
A: There are many different treatments for prostate cancer and they should all be discussed with your urologist. The treatments can be tai-
patient. In general, treatments include surgery to remove the prostate, radiation, freezing the pros-
tate, hormone treatments and even ultrasound treatments to the prostate; although the latter hasn’t been fully approved in the United States at this time. Since prostate cancer is sometimes a very slow growing cancer, another viable option may be watchful waiting which is simply closely monitoring the cancer to make sure that it doesn’t progress.
Q: Why should someone choose a USMD Hospital for prostate surgery?
A: At USMD Hospitals, the patient will be able to choose from all the current treatment o ptions. From state of the art radiation delivery systems to the most advanced robotic instruments for precise, laparoscopic surgical removal of the prostate to minimally invasive freezing of the prostate.
Advancements in spine pain treatment
Q: What types of back, neck and/or spine problems do you see most frequently?
The most common presenting problems in my -
sibly weakness down the arms into the hands, or back pain with weakness and tingling in the legs to the feet. These are both signs of the spinal cord or nerves being pinched in the spinal canal.
Q: What should a patient expect when they come to see you with a back, neck or spine problem?
proven and least invasive methods possible, which 90 percent of the time means no surgery.
Q: When should a person consider an orthopedic surgeon who is fellowship trained in back and spine versus a neurosurgeon? Truthfully, some of us would like to say that one is better than the other, and in the past this may have been true, since each had their strengths and weaknesses. Currently, however, picking a spine specialist has much more to do with familiarity with the newest and the tried-and-true techniques, technical ability and compassion
Todd Young, D.O. Texas Center for Urology 1001 12th Avenue Ste. 140 Fort Worth, TX 76104 texascenterforurology.com 888.444.USMD
as a physician rather than background.
Q: Are there any new innovative treatment options or surgical procedures you can tell us about?
My best advice is to be wary of those suggesting an easy solution with spine surgery. Minimally invasive procedures are excellent alternatives for some candidates and should be sought out if possible for faster recovery and potentially fewer long-term complications. Some options, however,
such as laser spine surgery, are experimental and do not have the backing of the large governing organizations of spine specialists because of high failure rates and complications at this point. Stick with what has been proven to work.
Q: Why do you like doing surgery at USMD Hospital at Fort Worth?
is technology. The hospital has all the latest equipment I need for advanced spinal surgery. Second, there are extremely low infection rates. Since almost all patients are there for elective
third, a low nurse-to-patient ratio with a comfortable atmosphere. Because the patients are treated as individuals, patient satisfaction rates are of the highest tier.
Jason C. Tinley, M.D.
DFW Center for Spinal Disorders
4441 Bryant Irvin Road N. F ort Worth, TX 76107 southwestspinesurgery.com 888.444.USMD
Advantages of minimally invasive surgery
Q: What is this trend of minimally invasive surgery and are all women candidates?
A: Minimally invasive surgery has been used in gynecologic surgery for several years, but as the skills of surgeons advance, more procedures are able to be performed this way. Most
women are candidates for this type of surgery, but a lot depends on the type of surgery necessary, her other previous surgeries, and the experience of her surgeon.
Q: What kind of procedures can be performed laparoscopically?
A: Everything from permanent sterilization (bilateral tubal ligation) to removal of cysts and other tumors, to diagnostic procedures for pain, treatment of endometriosis, some incontinence procedures, and of course laparoscopically assisted hysterectomy.
Q: What are the advantages of minimally invasive surgery?
A: Because the incisions are smaller (usually about 1/2 inch long) there is less post-operative pain, shorter recovery times, and quicker return to normal activities. For the busy working mother who has to drive carpool, run errands, and attend after school activities, she doesn’t have the time to recooperate for 4-6 weeks as was the case with traditional open (i.elong incision) surgeries.
Q: Are all physicians trained to perform minimally invasive surgery?
A: I think that most OBGYN physicians who have completed their residency training in the past 10-15 years are adequately trained in laparoscopy (ie. minimally invasive surgery). However, as technology improves and skills
advance, some surgeons choose to learn new techniques (ie. the DaVinci Robotic surgitheir patients.
Q: Why do your patients like having surgery at USMD Hospital at Fort Worth?
A: Both as a physician who operates at USMD Ft. Worth and as the mother of a patient who has had surgery at USMD Ft. Worth hospital, I can truly attest to the high quality of care patients receive there. From the friendly front desk receptionists, to the compassionate nurses, to the efficient OR techs, everyone really has the patient’s best interests at heart.
excellent surgical care pre-, intra-, and postoperatively.
Adrianne Deem, M.D. Women’s Health Medical Group 6100 Harris Parkway Ste. 140 Fort Worth, TX 76132 whmg.net 888.444.USMD
Abnormal uterine bleeding treatment options
Q: What is Abnormal Uterine Bleeding (AUB)?
A: Abnormal uterine bleeding (Anovulatory Bleeding) is usually non-cyclic bleeding that can be light or heavy and does not necessarily occur at regular menstrual intervals. This is one of the most common reasons why women seek help from their gynecologist.
Q: How do you establish this diagnosis?
A: Because there are multiple causes of AUB, there are several steps that need to be taken to gather information for an accurate diagnosis. AUB can occur in an adolescent all through the post-menopausal years. It is common in adolescents (ages 13-18) usually due to the immaturity of the hormones released from the brain that communicate to the ovaries.
Q: What are other common causes of this type of bleeding?
A: Women between ages 19-39 have other reasons for this type of bleeding including Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (some of these women have no cycle at all), hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism, or extreme weight loss. Excessive stress and exercise, as well as high levels of prolactin can also cause this
If this is negative, we proceed with a thorough personal and family history followed by an exam.
Q: What are the types of treatments available once the diagnosis has been made?
A: A treatment plan depends on the diagnosis made. For example: Hysterectomy for uterine
procedure in woman secondary to cesarean
also be treated with a more conservative option called an endometrial ablation.
Q: Why do you like to take patients to USMD Fort Worth Hospital if they need surgery?
A: I am so impressed with the care of my patients when I take them for surgery at USMD from the pre-operative care until discharge. I like the low nurse-to-patient ratio, so there is more one-on-one care. The post-operative rooms are very quiet, which helps with healing and recovery. The hospital staff always calls and checks on my patients after they have had a procedure and have gone home to see if they are doing well and if they need anything.
Lisa L. Gardner, D.O. Fusion Women’s Health and Wellness
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CHEFS WORTH KNOWING
They are there preparing celebratory dishes for some of life’s more memorable moments. They have a broad knowledge of the basics and an ability to cook in several different styles and cuisines. On the following pages are some of the area’s brightest, most renowned chefs, and they want to tell you why you should dine with them.
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610 Grille - The Ashton Hotel
David McWilliam
SPECIALTY DISH: My favorite dish to make is my version of Johnny Cakes. I use butter-poached Maine lobster, layered between two cornmeal pancakes, crowned with mascarpone cheese, caviar and lightly drizzled maple syrup. EDUCATION: I graduated from the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, NY. GREATEST PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT: I successfully completed my externship at Charlie Trotter’s in Chicago, which at that time was named by Wine Spectator as “America’s Best Restaurant.” I also had the privilege of working with Charlie Trotter and his Chef de Cuisine Matt Mergess. HOPES FOR FUTURE CUISINE: I believe that
accountability and sustainability should be a priority from everyone in the food industry. UNIQUE COOKING STYLE: My philosophy toward my dishes reflects an emphasis on simplicity and healthy, fresh ingredients. I believe in staying with the basic fundamentals and in letting the food’s own flavors shine through.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
theashtonhotel.com
Chefs Worth Knowing portfolio
Central Market
Joe Synatschk
SPECIALTY DISH: Growing up in Texas, everybody brags on their brisket, chili, jambalaya and the like, and I guess I am no different. From a chef’s perspective, “specialty” depends on the season and what’s in the market. My weakness is a great braise from lamb shanks to osso buco.
EDUCATION: Bachelor’s, Hotel and Restaurant Management, Conrad Hilton College, University of Houston, Highest Honors; Associate’s, Culinary Arts, the Culinary Institute of America, Hyde Park, NY, Highest Honors. GREATEST PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT: I’m very thankful for the opportunity to work in a place that is the authority on all that is new and fresh and gourmet. Teaching is a fulfilling part of the job. Meeting and perhaps helping hundreds of people all at different places in their culinary journeys gets me going! HOPES FOR
FUTURE CUISINE: A continuation down the path of the “slow food” movement, returning to the roots of amazing ingredients, prepared in ways that reveal their inherent awesomeness.
INNOVATIONS: We are constantly working to be innovators in our field, and I know we are a great resource for those needing the supplies and knowledge with which to innovate. A chef is just a guy in a funny shirt without his people. Special thanks to everybody behind the scenes, both now and in the past.
CONTACT INFORMATION: centralmarket.com
portfolio Chefs Worth Knowing
City Club
Gilbert Rivera, Executive Chef
John Marquez, Sous-Chef de Cuisine
SPECIALTY DISH: Lemon Crusted Sea Bass, often praised as “the best sea bass I’ve ever been served anywhere!” EDUCATION: We have worked under some incredibly well-trained chefs, all the while watching, listening and doing as they instructed. They appreciated our attention and were always willing to teach us…never holding back information or instruction. AWARDS/HONORS: City Club has won several awards for its excellence as a caterer and event venue. Our role is to serve our members and guests, and the compliments that we receive are honor enough for us. INNOVATIONS: We always plate up our dining and banquet foods fresh from the oven and the stovetop. We do not use hot boxes. We also never pre-make salads and store them in a cooler. COOKING STYLE: We have adapted an easy,
CONTACT INFORMATION:
cityclubfw.com grivera@cityclubfw.com
approachable style gathered from the different schools of cuisine that all our “mentor-chefs” attended. We try to be creative without being pretentious. There is no question that we could not be successful without the other chefs and the kitchen staff to carry out our vision. And without great service staff, the food would never leave the kitchen. We are an awesome team at City Club…ask our members.
Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse
Anthony Felli
SPECIALTY: Slow Roasted Brown Sugar Horseradish Crusted Prime Rib accompanied by buttermilk whipped potatoes, sautéed mushrooms and tomato-bacon braised green beans. EDUCATION: I have 20 years restaurant experience and 17 years cooking experience primarily with steak houses. AWARDS/HONORS: Fort Worth, Texas magazine Top Chef Challenge finalist, 2010; Kids Who Care “Cookin For Kids” Runner-Up, 2010; Big Brothers Big Sisters “Big Taste of Fort Worth” winner, Judge’s Choice, 2009. GREATEST PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT: Acquiring the executive chef position at Del Frisco’s Fort Worth after serving as sous chef for three years. HOPES FOR FUTURE CUISINE: I would
love to see ripe, fresh and flavorful produce at every grocery store. INNOVATIONS: Del Frisco’s offers an unparelled level of hospitality. UNIQUE COOKING STYLE: I wouldn’t call it unique, however I would say I have a very simple approach to cooking that allows the ingredients to speak for themselves. It is an absolute thrill to be a part of such a vibrant downtown culinary scene.
CONTACT INFORMATION: delfriscos.com
portfolio Chefs Worth Knowing
Eddie V’s Don Agate
SPECIALTY DISH: I wouldn’t say that I have just one specialty dish. I do love working with Nantucket scallops when they are in season and the flavors of fall like sage, butternut squash and apple. EDUCATION: Johnson & Wales University, magna cum laude. GREATEST PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS: I was hired by Club Med to cook on a tiny island (San Salvador) in the Bahamas, and after a few short weeks I was promoted to run two of their fine dining restaurants overlooking the ocean. And, of course, being hired as an executive chef at the Eddie V’s in Fort Worth. HOPES FOR FUTURE CUISINE: I hope to see a return to slow cooking with greater consumer awareness to support local sustainable foods. INNOVATIONS: We have our gluten-free menu and vegetarian options that aren’t your
CONTACT INFORMATION: eddiev.com
“run-of-the-mill” bland plates. I enjoy eating vegetarian and am proud to give exciting, tasty options. Eddie V’s as a company is able to purchase some of the best “top catch” seafood that I have ever worked with. COOKING STYLE: I would say that I am a minimalist, and I like the freshness of ingredients to stand out. If you are working with the freshest seafood, I see no sense in covering that up with heavy sauces or busy plate presentations that confuse the palate.
Gaylord Texan
SPECIALTY: A signature “side” dish, our Habanero Creamed Corn in Old Hickory Steakhouse delights your palate through a mixture of rich, creamy flavors and a hint of heat. Want to escape to Tuscany?
Stimulate your taste buds at Zeppole Coastal Italian with Bison Meatballs and renowned dessert, Zeppole! Venture to Glass Cactus for a delicious entrée featuring Kobe Sliders with Jalapeño Bacon, Gouda Cheese and Tomato Jam or try our Short Rib Chile Relleno at Riverwalk Cantina. End your adventure at Texan Station Sports Bar & Grill as we unveil our new BBQ menu featuring 7 Baked Mac & Cheese! HOPES FOR FUTURE CUISINE: A foundation of sustainability, comfort foods and hand-crafted cocktails. INNOVATIONS: During our annual SummerFest event, our Chefs host Taste of the Texan, a restaurant dine-around experience that allows visitors to wander throughout the resort’s 4 1/2 acres of indoor gardens to taste culinary samples
of signature menu items paired with a cocktail/beverage from our award-winning restaurants. COOKING STYLE: Our chefs use fresh, local ingredients including Old Hickory’s Farm-to-Market menus that feature dishes prepared with ingredients brought into the kitchen from local farms or Farmer’s Market. PICTURED: Ty Thoren, Resort Executive Chef; Joanne Bondy, Old Hickory Executive Chef; Andreas Offergeld, Convention Center Executive Chef; Marco Aragon, Zeppole Executive Chef; Ed Brown, Texan Station Executive Chef; Amado Alatorre, Riverwalk Cantina Executive Chef.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
817.778.1000 gaylordtexan.com
Lonesome Dove
Chef Tim Love
SPECIALTY DISH: I like to think that all of my dishes are special, but one dish I’ve had on the menu at the Dove since we opened is the Garlic-Stuffed Beef Tenderloin with Western Plaid Hash. I also invented a cut called the Tomahawk Chop, which is a 34-ounce bone-in Texas rib eye and one of my favorite things to make.At the Love Shack, I have to say the Dirty Love Burger is one of my favorites, too. AWARDS/ HONORS: I’ve been nominated for a James Beard Award, received four stars from the Dallas Morning News for the Lonesome Dove, and cooked all over the world. The thing I’m most proud of is coming home each night to my beautiful family. AFFILIATIONS: Lonesome Dove
Western Bistro, The Love Shack, White Elephant Saloon, Tim Love Catering, The Woodshed, Austin City Limits, Lollapalooza, Austin Food
& Wine Festival, Best in Smoke, Burgers 4 Babies and Spoons Across America. UNIQUE COOKING STYLE: I’m a self-taught chef, although I’ve learned various techniques from some of the best chefs in the world.My cooking style is all about big bold flavors from some ingredients you know and others you may never have tried.I’m as comfortable cooking a steak as I am kangaroo and rattlesnake, and that, to me, is pretty unique.
CONTACT INFORMATION: cheftimlove.com
Chefs
Omni Fort Worth Hotel
Chef Christian Marentes
Chef David Andrews
Chef Sebastien Layen
SPECIALTY DISH: Layen - I enjoy using fresh, local products to make simple tasteful food with a French influence. Andrews - Seared Sturgeon with potato and truffle croquette, baby beets and preserved lemon Buerre Blanc. Marentes - Filet Mignon with melted Blue Cheese Sauce. HOPES FOR FUTURE CUISINE: Layen - I want to see the culinary world return to the root of food and go back to enjoying every step of preparing a meal. Andrews - I would like to see a shift to all-round good food and smaller dishes. Marentes - I would like to see fusion between different types of cuisine. INNOVATIONS: Layen - We have an herb garden on the third floor rooftop terrace of the hotel. Marentes - We place a great deal of emphasis on the relationship between guests and our food. I look to the guests’ feedback to guide the direction of my creations. PICTURED: (left to right) Christian
Executive
CONTACT INFORMATION: Trinity F&B Services, Inc., (a division of Omni Hotels)
cateringfortworthconventioncentermenus.com
Marentes,
Chef, Bob’s Steak & Chop House, Fort Worth; David Andrews, Executive Chef, Trinity F&B Services, Inc.; Sebastien Layen, Executive Chef, Omni Fort Worth Hotel.
Our eyes are one of our most precious gifts. That’s why it is important that we maintain good vision and eye health as we age. To help you select a vision care specialist who will meet your needs, the following experts want to tell you more about themselves, their practices and how partnering with them will improve your outlook on life.
The information in this section is provided by the advertisers and has not been independently verified by Fort Worth, Texas magazine.
Texas Eye and Laser Center
Texas Eye Surgery Center
Brian D. Ranelle, D.O.; Jerry G. Hu, M.D.
AREAS OF SPECIALTY: The center is at the forefront of the latest technology available and offers a wide array of procedures including Blade-Free IntraLASIK, cataract surgery with ReSTOR, Tecnis Multifocal and Crystalens LifeStyle Lens Implants, Visian implantable contact lens, corneal transplants, glaucoma care, and treatment of macular degeneration and diabetic eye disease. EDUCATION: Dr. Brian Ranelle – University of Texas, Austin; Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences Medical School; Certified, American Board of Ophthalmology. Dr. Hu - B.S., Davidson College; M.D., Duke University School of Medicine; Certified, American Board of Ophthalmology. INNOVATIONS: The physicians offer a complete range of refractive surgeries including the all-laser, blade-free Intralase, Epi-LASIK, PRK and ReSTOR, Tecnis Multifocal and Crystalens LifeStyle Implants, CK and no-stitch, drop-
only anesthesia cataract surgeries in their brand new state-of-the art surgery center providing patients with the most advanced eye surgery available in the Fort Worth area. The Texas Eye Surgery Center features comprehensive ophthalmic surgical services including two surgical suites, pre-surgical testing, support and recovery rooms and a LASIK Laser Vision Correction Laser Suite. NOT PICTURED: Stacey L. Webb, O.D.; Jenny G. Terrell, O.D.; Jeremy E. Loy, O.D.
CONTACT INFORMATION: lasikdr.com
Mayli Davis
Advanced Eyelid Surgery and Laser Center
CONTACT INFORMATION:
SPECIALTY: Ophthalmic Plastic Surgery. EDUCATION: Undergraduate, University of Kansas; M.D., University of Kansas; Ophthalmology residency, Mayo Clinic; Ophthalmic Plastic Fellowship, U.T. Southwestern. AWARDS/HONORS: Top Docs 2005-2007 and 2009 Fort Worth, Texas magazine. PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS: American Medical Association, American Academy of Ophthalmology, Texas Medical Association. AFFILIATIONS: Plaza Day Surgery Center, Plaza Medical Center, Grapevine Surgicare, and Calloway Creek Surgery Center. SERVICES: Botox, Dysport, Juvederm, Restylane, Radiesse as well as cosmetic and medical eyelid surgery.
SPECIALTY: Ophthalmology, Cataract and Refractive Surgery including All-Laser LASIK, No-Stitch Cataract Surgery, Premium Smart Lens Implants, Glaucoma Medical and Laser Treatment, Implantable Contact Lenses. EDUCATION: M.D. and Internship, LSU Medical School, Shreveport, LA (Alpha Omega Alpha Scholastic Honor Society); Chief Resident, Combined Program in Ophthalmology, Eye Foundation Hospital, University of Alabama at Birmingham; LASIK Mini Fellowship, Rothchild Eye Institute. WHAT SETS US APART: The professionalism and expertise we provide is very important. Equally important, I treat every patient like family. GREATEST PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT: We are growing steadily to become a leading DFW ophthalmology practice. Last year we realized our dream of building a uniquely modern, stateof-the-art eye care facility from the ground up. This includes the
adjacent LoneStar Ambulatory Surgery Center, greatly expanding our surgery capabilities. INNOVATIONS: Our facility is one of DFW’s most modern, where office visits, exams, testing and surgeries happen at one location – a state-of-the-art LASIK suite featuring highly advanced iLASIK, and LoneStar Ambulatory Surgery Center for cataract, oculoplastic surgery and many other types of eye surgeries. FREE ADVICE: Choose a knowledgeable doctor who will do the right thing with only your best interest in mind.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Fort Worth Eye Associates
H. William Ranelle, D.O.
Ann Ranelle, D.O.
Kacy Pate, O.D.
SPECIALTY: Complete Medical and Surgical eye care. Advanced implant surgery; Crystalens, Restor, and Tecnis. LASIK eye surgery, pediatric and adult strabismus eye care. EDUCATION: H.W.Ranelle – University of Texas Austin, Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences. Ann Ranelle – Saint Mary’s University, Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences, pediatric ophthalmology fellowship at Children’s Hospital in Detroit, Michigan. Kacy Pate – University of Oklahoma, Northeastern State University College of Optometry. AFFILIATIONS: Baylor Medical Center of Fort Worth, Baylor Surgicare of Fort Worth, Cook Children’s Medical Center, Texas Pediatric Surgery Center, Weatherford Regional Medical Center. INNOVATIONS: First practice in Fort Worth to perform lens implant for cataract vision correction as well as the first in Fort Worth to provide laser vision correction. PHILANTHROPY: Providing free sports glasses for FWISD athletes and 25 years of
medical mission eye care to underserved countries. GREATEST PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT: Providing professional, personalized, quality eye care and vision correction for 36 years. GREATEST PERSONAL ACHIEVEMENT: Our Children. BEDSIDE MANNER: Warm, Friendly, Compassionate, Professional. FREE ADVICE: Be an active participant in your health care. Ask questions!
CONTACT INFORMATION: ranelle.com Find us on Facebook: Ft Worth Eye Associates
Optical Service
B.J. Rust, Jr.
John Lindsay
SPECIALTY: Contact lens special fitting skills requiring custom fitting including all standard contact lenses, beginning and advanced kertoconus, corneal transplant, high corneal astigmatism, presbyopia (bifocals), post refractive surgery, etc. EDUCATION: Northern Alberta Institute of Technology –diploma- “optical sciences eyeglasses”; Degree: Business administration. WHAT SETS THEM APART: At Optical Service, we are up to date in the newest digital lenses for eyeglasses. Most optical stores don’t know about digital lenses and their benefits. We provide world-class optical service. We get lenses from Europe and Asia. We also have two opticians with more than 30 years of experience in the industry.
AWARDS/HONORS: Board Certified Master in Opthalmic Optics, Registered Contact Lens Dispenser- AC, Licensed Contact Lens D ispenser by Texas Department of Health. B.J. teaches Optics
at Tarrant County College. GREATEST PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT: We have value packages to compete with the big box stores as well as high-end designers and exclusive eyewear. INNOVATIONS: We are the ONLY Tarrant County provider of Pure Eye Wear; the only true “no frame” without screws! FREE ADVICE: Your vision is important, and we suggest the best optics available. If you are on the computer more than two hours a day, you may need a computer pair of glasses or special needs glasses.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
opticalservice@att.net
Martin Reinke, M.D.
SPECIALTY: Ophthalmology: Cataract Surgery, Premium Lens Implants (Crystalens, ReStor, Tecnis, Toric Lens), Laser Refractive Surgery (LASIK with Intralase, VISX, Allegretto), Diseases of the Retina and Vitreous, Diabetic Retinopathy/Lasers, Macular Degeneration, Glaucoma Treatment.
EDUCATION: B.A., Magna cum laude, Harvard University, 1986; M.D., University of Texas Southwestern Medical School, Dallas, 1990; Ophthalmology Residency, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, 1995; Vitreoretinal Fellowship, Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Harvard Medical School, Boston, 1997.
CERTIFICATIONS: Board Certified American Board of Ophthalmology. AWARDS: Physician’s Recognition Award, American Medical Association. PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS: American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, Texas Ophthalmological Association, Texas
Medical Association, Tarrant County Medical Society. AFFILIATIONS: Southwest Surgical Hospital, Irving Coppell Surgical Hospital, Baylor Regional Medical Center at Grapevine, Baylor Medical Center at Irving, Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas. PATIENT CARE: A commitment to excellence in eyecare is enhanced by our outstanding, caring staff. Reinke is a uniquely talented surgeon who personally provides all preoperative and postoperative care.
CONTACT INFORMATION: reinke.southlake@gmail.com
things to do in september
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GRAPEFEST CELEBRATES ITS 25TH ANNIVERSARY. The event is the largest wine festival in the Southwest and pays tribute to the best of Texas wines. There’s an array of entertainment including the traditional Vintners' Auction and the Texas Wine Tribute Gala, a black-tie formal affair for gourmet food lovers and wine enthusiasts. Festivities kick off Thursday, Sept. 15 at 10 a.m. and run through Sunday. Admission is free Thursday and Friday until 5 p.m. Tickets are $5 to $8 Friday evening through Sunday. For more information, turn to page 150.
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museums
2011 DAY IN THE DISTRICT, SEPT. 24 / Sixth annual event celebrating the rich and diverse cultural organizations in Fort Worth, with exciting, entertaining and interactive programming and performances. Free. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Day in the District Collaboration, Fort Worth Cultural District. fwdayinthedistrict.org.
OMNI THEATER AND NOBLE PLANETARIUM / Check museum Web site for times and dates. Fort Worth Museum of Science and History. fwmuseum. org/calendar. 817.255.9300.
PRESERVATION IS THE ART, SEPT. 8-29 / Promotes and supports local studio artists and historic preservation in Fort Worth. Fifty participating artists work in a broad range of media, styles and subject matters. Also, SEPT. 10-29: Canvas by Canvas; Reunion; and A Raven and its Treasures. Fort Worth Community Arts Center, 1300 Gendy St. fwcac.com. 817.738.1938.
ART IN THE GARDEN, SEPT. 9-11 / Artwork exhibited in the halls of the Garden Center. More than 30
STAR PARTY, SEPT. 3 / Join Noble Planetarium staff and members of the Fort Worth Astronomical Society for Star Parties, held once a month in front of the Museum on Gendy Street. 6 p.m. Free. Fort Worth Museum of Science and History. fwmuseum. org. 817.255.9300.
RICHARD DIEBENKORN: THE OCEAN PARK SERIES, SEPT. 24-JAN. 15 / Co-organized by Orange County Museum of Art in Newport Beach, Calif., and the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth. Featuring more than 75 paintings, prints and drawings, spanning two decades, this is the largest selection ever on view together. Modern Art Museum. themodern. org. 817.738.9215.
GALLERY TALKS, SEPT. 11 / Explore the fundamentals of the Modern’s permanent collection through talks led by scholars in art and art history. This date: Dr. Michael Corris, artist and chair of the Division of Art, Meadows School of the Arts, Southern Methodist University. 1-2 p.m. Tickets: $10/general admission, $4/students and seniors. Modern Art Museum. themodern.org. 817.738.9215.
WONDERFUL WEDNESDAYS, SEPT. 14 / A program for families with young children, led by a docent and includes a gallery project designed by the education department, focusing on a few works in the collection. This date: Visiting the Work of Nancy Graves. 4-4:45 p.m. Tickets: $10/general admission, $4/students and seniors. Modern Art Museum. themodern.org. 817.738.9215.
THE ALLURE OF PAPER: WATERCOLORS AND DRAWINGS FROM THE COLLECTION, THROUGH OCT. 9 / Infrequently shown because of their sensitivity to light, the nearly 100 artworks in this special exhibition have never before been exhibited together. Free. Amon Carter Museum of American Art. cartermuseum.org. 817.738.1933.
ASCENT … WHEN DREAMS DEFY GRAVITY, THROUGH SEPT. 5 / This locally focused exhibition is 8,500 square feet of exciting, interactive and educational content that celebrates the science and technology of flight in Fort Worth and North Texas. Fort Worth Museum of Science and History. fwmu-
different artists display oils, watercolors, sculpture, photography and jewelry. 8 a.m.-Closing. Fort Worth Botanic Garden, 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd. fwbg.org. 817.871.7686.
SELFLESS. SELFISH. SELFINESS, SEPT. 10-OCT. 15 / Opening reception Sept. 9, 5-9 p.m. Featured: Annie Arnold, Carol Benson, Shelby Cunningham, Val Hunnicut, Wura-Natasha Ogunji (video), Kerry Pacillio (video), Terri Thornton, Kathy Webster and Tiffany Wolf. Gallery hours: Fridays and Saturdays, 1-6 p.m. brand10artspace, 3418 W. 7th St. brand10artspace.com. 817.377.3636.
seum.org. 817.255.9300.
LA BELLA: WOMAN IN A BLUE DRESS, THROUGH SEPT. 18 / Titian was the most celebrated artist in Renaissance Venice and unsurpassed as a painter of beautiful women. La Bella is one of his most iconic creations. The canvas has been cleaned recently, revealing the splendor of the painting. Kimbell Art Museum. kimbellart.org. 817.332.8451.
NO GLITZ, NO GLORY, THROUGH SEPT. 30 /
Featuring stunning Order of the Alamo dresses and wild wildest western gear from a rhinestoneencrusted saddle to Nudie Cohn outfits. National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame. cowgirl.net. 817.336.4475.
THE FIRST 50 YEARS, THROUGH DEC. 11 / A five-decade portrait of the Amon Carter Museum of American, including vintage images of architect Philip Johnson’s building, public programs over the decades, landmark exhibitions, visiting luminaries of American art and other seminal moments in the museum’s history. Amon Carter Museum of American Art. cartermuseum.org. 817.738.1933.
FIRST FRIDAY AT THE MODERN, SEPT. 2 / Enjoy live music and cocktails the first Friday of each month. Extended hours 5-9 p.m. for Tango featuring Montango. Special cocktail: Too Too Tango. Modern Art Museum. themodern.org. 817.738.9215.
SECOND SATURDAY AT THE SID RICHARDSON MUSEUM, SEPT. 10 / 1 p.m. guided tour on artists who shaped public perception of the American West. 2 p.m. Live Performance by Roberta Atkins highlights the career of cowboy artist Charles Russell told from the perspective of his wife, Nancy Cooper Russell. Sid Richardson Museum. sidrichardsonmuseum.org. 817.332.6554.
FOURTH SATURDAY AT THE SID RICHARDSON MUSEUM, SEPT. 24 / 1 p.m. guided tour on artists who shaped public perception of the American West. Sid Richardson Museum. sidrichardsonmuseum.org. 817.332.6554.
OPEN STUDIO NIGHT, SEPT. 9 / Second Friday of each month. Artists associated with SiNaCa Studios demonstrate various forms of creating glass art. Raffle on a piece of glass art. Free. 6-9 p.m. SiNaCa Studios School of Glass, 1013 W. Magnolia Ave. sinacastudios.org. 817.899.0024.
FWADA FALL GALLERY NIGHT, SEPT. 10 / Highlighting all artists currently exhibiting at the Community Arts Center. Presented by the Fort Worth Art Dealer’s Association and the Arts Council of Fort Worth. Free. Time: TBA. Fort Worth Community Arts Center, 1300 Gendy St. fwcac.com. 817.738.1938.
music
COWBOY MUSIC AND FAMILY FUN, EVERY SUNDAY / Cowboy ballads, yodeling and western swing. Cowtown Opry mentors adults and youth to become performers and historians of Texas heritage music deriving from the cattle ranching culture. 2 p.m. Free. Historic Livestock Exchange building, 131 E. Exchange Ave., cowtownopry.org. 817.521.4969.
THIRD THURSDAY JAZZ, SEPT. 15 / Travel from the 20th century roots of jazz through the innovative sounds of the present. Fred Hersch Trio. 6:30 p.m. Free. Fort Worth Central Library, 500 W. 3rd St. fortworthgov.org/library/branches/central. 817.392.7701.
VIOLIN VIRTOUSO, SEPT. 16-18 / Violinist Augustin Hadelich, who performed with the FWSO at Carnegie Hall in 2008, joins the orchestra for the Spanish motifs of Lalo’s Symphonie Espagnole Brahms’ dramatic and passionate final symphony and Slapdance by composer-in-residence John B. Hedges complete the opening of the symphonic series. Tickets: TBA. Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra. Bass Performance Hall, 4th and Calhoun streets. basshall.com. 817.212.4280.
THE PLANETS: AN HD ODYSSEY, SEPT. 24 / The North Texas premiere. High-definition images from space provide a visual canvas for Gustav Holst’s complete score. 8 p.m. Tickets: $24-$80. Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra. Bass Performance Hall, 4th and Calhoun streets. basshall.com. 817.212.4280.
FORT WORTH OPERA BALL, SEPT. 17 / Annual Ball benefiting the Fort Worth Opera. The theme for this year’s black tie event is A Secret Affair with a James Bond/Spy/Casino motif. Tables and individual reservations: 817.731.0833, Ext 25. Omni Fort Worth Hotel, 1300 Houston St.
FRANCE IN THE 20TH CENTURY, SEPT. 17 / Classical to international music, piano, strings and sometimes vocalists. Tickets: $15-$35. Timeless Concerts. Arlington Museum of Art, 201 W. Main St. timelessconcerts.com. 817.303.4189.
A MUSICAL JOURNEY THROUGH BAROQUE EUROPE: ITALY, SEPT. 17 / Ryland Angel, countertenor, performs Vivaldi’s Stabat Mater. 2 p.m. Tickets: $20/General Admission; $15/Seniors; $10/ Educators with ID; $5/Students. Texas Camerata. Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth. texascamerata. org/concerts.htm. 817.738.7939.
THE WIZARD OF OZ, SEPT. 30-OCT. 2 / Travel the Yellow Brick Road and beyond with Dorothy, Toto and their friends the Cowardly Lion, Tin Man and Scarecrow. 8 p.m. Fri. and Sat. 2 p.m. Sat. and Sun. Tickets: TBA. Performing Arts Fort Worth. Bass Performance Hall, 4th and Calhoun streets. basshall. com. 817.212.4280.
VERIZON THEATRE / Verizon Theatre, Grand Prairie. verizontheatre.com. 972.854.5111.
SEPT. 7 / Avenged Sevenfold with Three Days Grace and Bullet For My Valentine. 6:30 p.m. Tickets: $25-$49.50
SEPT. 14 / Return to Forever IV with Zappa Plays Zappa. 8 p.m. Tickets: $59.50-$89.50
SEPT. 22 / Weird Al Yankovic. 8 p.m. Tickets: $39.75-$49.75
SEPT. 28 / Michael Bolton. 8 p.m. Tickets: $29.50-$85
SEPT. 29 / Michael McDonald and Boz Scaggs. 8 p.m. Tickets: $39.50-$69.50
SEPT. 30 / KEM with Chrisette Michele and El DeBarge. 8 p.m. Tickets: $59.50-$85
BILLY BOB’S TEx AS / Fort Worth Stockyards. billybobstexas.com. 817.624.7117. (Ticket prices reserved/general admission. Friday and Saturday concerts 10:30 p.m. unless noted)
SEPT. 2 / Jason Boland, $18/$15
SEPT. 3 / Reckless Kelly, $18/$15
SEPT. 4 / Chris Cagle, $20/$12
SEPT. 5 / Pickin For Preemies, $20 presale/$25 at the door
SEPT. 9 / Kyle Park, $12 GA only
SEPT. 10 / Stoney LaRue, $18/$15
SEPT. 16 / Hayes Carll, $18/$15
SEPT. 17 / Old Crow Medicine Show, $25 (SRO in the Showroom)/$15 SRO in GA area
MASTERWORkS CONCERT SERIES / Northeast Tarrant County. artscouncilnortheast.org. 817.283.3406.
Euless, Euless Public Library, 201 N. Ector
SEPT. 12 / Dave Walser of Beatlegras, 7 p.m.
Richland Hills: Creek Trail Park and Rosebud Park
SEPT. 17 / Payin’ My Dues, 6 p.m.
Hurst, Hurst Library, 901 Precinct Line Road, and Heritage Park, 700 Heritage Circle
SEPT. 22 / 3 Fools on 3 Stools, 7 p.m.
SEPT. 29 / Ke Anuenue, 12:15 p.m.
SEPT. 29 / Les Elegart, 7 p.m.
Roanoke, Austin Street Plaza and Roanoke Recreation Center, 501 Roanoke Road
SEPT. 8 / Whitehouse Harmony, 7 p.m.
SEPT. 22 / Eddie Coker, 7 p.m.
stage and theater
HELLO DOLLY, THROUGH SEPT. 3 / Get caught up in the romantic entanglements that abound when matchmaker Dolly Gallagher Levi comes to town. Toe-tapping song and dance numbers and laugh-out-loud humor will entertain young and old. Tickets: $7-$16. Artisan Center Theater, 418 E. Pipeline Road, Hurst. artisanct.com. 817.284.1200.
A PRAIRIE HOME COMPANION SUMMER
LOVE TOUR 2011, SEPT. 6 / Garrison Keillor’s program has been a public radio mainstay since 1974. 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $44 and up. Performing Arts Fort Worth. Bass Performance Hall, 4th and Calhoun streets. basshall.com. 817.212.4280.
A VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE, THROUGH SEPT. 12 / Arthur Miller’s 1956 award winning drama tells the story of Eddie, a Brooklyn longshoreman, obsessed with his 17-year-old niece Catherine, and of his jealousy. Tickets: TBA. Artes de la Rosa. Rose Marine Theater, 1440 N. Main St. rosemarinetheater.com. 817.624.8333.
THE BUTTERFLY’S EVIL SPELL , SEPT. 9-25 / A comedy of angels and insects filled with tender and ingenious poetry. Tickets: Adults: $10-$15/ Seniors, teachers, students, military: $8-$10.Hip Pocket Theatre. Silver Creek Amphitheatre, 1950 Silver Creek Road. hippocket.org. 817.246.9775.
FOREVER PLAID, SEPT. 9-OCT. 9 / The musical stylings take you on a nostalgic, musical tour of the 1950s. Tickets: $10-$22. Theatre Arlington, 316 W. Main St., Arlington. theatrearlington.org. 817.275.7661.
OVER THE RIVER AND THROUGH THE WOODS, SEPT. 9-OCT. 1 / Can grandson Nick make a career decision without being advised, wed, and fed to death by his two loving sets of grandparents? Tickets: $7-$16. Artisan Center Theater, 418 E. Pipeline Road, Hurst. artisanct. com. 817.284.1200.
THE SUNSHINE BOYS, SEPT. 10 / See Dick and Jerry Van Dyke in Neil Simon’s famous comedy. 8 p.m. Tickets: $50-$100. Presented by Fort Worth, Texas magazine. Casa Mañana. 1.800.745.3000. ticketmaster.com.
VIGIL , SEPT. 15-OCT. 2 / (Regional Premiere) A deliciously dark comedy. Tickets: $25/Adults, $20/ Senior, $15/Students. Amphibian Stage Productions. Sanders Theatre, Fort Worth Community Arts Center, 1300 Gendy St. amphibianproductions.org. 817.923.3012.
THE FANTASTICKS, SEPT. 22-OCT. 22 / This musical gem is a captivating and simple romantic comedy about the power and pain of young love. Tickets: $10-$35. Circle Theatre, 230 W. 4th St. circletheatre.com. 817.877.3040.
TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD, SEPT. 24-OCT. 2 / Based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by Harper Lee. Tickets: $40-$65. Presented in partnership with Dallas Theater Center by Casa Mañana. Casa Mañana, 3101 W. Lancaster Ave. casamanana.org. 817.332.2272.
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UNIVERSAL HEALTHRESOURCES
Cordially Invites You to Our
Butterfly Banquet and Silent Auction
Featuring Special Guest Suzie Humphreys and The Musical Artistry of Michael Hix
Friday, October 7, 2011
7:00 – 10:00 P.M.
Colonial Country Club
3735 Country Club Circle
Fort Worth, Texas 76109
Proceeds to help provide services and assistance to enhance the lives of hospice and home care patients and their families
Dress: Cocktail Attire
Tickets: $50 Per Person
To make your reservation please contact Jon Glover at 817-451-1404 x 1029 or visit the special events page at www.universalhealthresources.org
Silent auction will include over 100 items on which to bid including vacation get-aways, art work, antiques, restaurant certificates, relaxation packages, etc.
Universal Health Resources thanks our sponsors for their generous support of this event:
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Suzie Humphreys – Suzie’s Background is as varied as her audiences. From administrative secretary to television talk show host, to 20 years in radio, she has “hobnobbed” with movie stars and politicians and interviewed the great and the near-great. A favorite speaker across the country, Suzie lifts, jolts and nurtures her audiences and they love every minute of it! She makes you laugh until you swear you can’t laugh anymore…. then she “grabs” you again! Suzie Humphreys helps you rise to the occasion with all the vigor and enthusiasm that living this wonderful life demands.
Michael Hix – Michael travels the country, singing at corporate and private events, charities, and concerts. He has shared the stage with artists and bands such as Cher, Rick Springfield, Eddie Sugar Ray and Steve Holy, and can be heard regularly at Johnny Country Music Revue in Arlington. Michael’s musical influences are diverse and from every genre giving him a musical style that appeals audiences. Michael has a tremendous gift. He brings crowds to their and always leaves the audience with a smile.
other attractions and events
REICHERT CELEBRATION, SEPT. 2-11 / The renowned Reichert Celebration is moving from Tulsa to Fort Worth for 2011-2015. The Reichert is described as the nation’s No. 1 All Breed Horse Show and Futurity. Reichert Celebration. Will Rogers Memorial Center, 3401 W. Lancaster Ave. reichertcelebration.com.
BOBBY NORRIS ROUNDUP FOR AUTISM, SEPT. 8-9 / 23rd annual roundup includes a Ranch Sorting competition (8 a.m. Sept. 8), parade (6 p.m., Sept. 9) and a celebrity rodeo (7:30 p.m., Sept. 9) in the Fort Worth Stockyards. Tickets: $10-$15. Benefits Autism Treatment Centers of Texas. Roundup for Autism. Cowtown Coliseum, 121 E. Exchange Ave. roundupforautism.org. 1.972.644.2076 ext. 104.
SUMMER GUNFIGHT SHOWS, THROUGH SEPT. 6 / Gunfight Shows with The Legends of Texas. Free. Weekends at 11:40 a.m. and 4:10 p.m. after the cattle drives. Stockyards Station, 130 E. Exchange Ave. stockyardsstation.com. 817.625.9715.
GRAPEFEST, SEPT. 15-18 / Grapevine’s 25th annual GrapeFest, celebrating the best of Texas wine. Enjoy award-winning wine and culinary treats perfectly paired with the fun and excitement of Historic Downtown Grapevine at the largest wine festival in the Southwest. grapevinetexasusa.com.
DIES Y SEIZ DE SEPTIEMBRE CELEBRATION, SEPT. 16 / Honoring Mexico’s Independence Day with live music, folk dancing, face-painting and local artists selling their work along with food from local North Side food vendors. Free. 7 p.m. Artes de la Rosa. Rose Marine Theater, 1440 N. Main St. rosemarinetheater.com. 817.624.8333.
LOG CABIN VILLAGE / Scheduled activities give children the chance to experience 19th century frontier life through hands-on sessions that instruct kids
on early food preparation methods, wood-working and weaving techniques, as well as many other skills. Tue.- Fri. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. (gates close at 3:30 p.m.) Sat.-Sun., 1-5 p.m. (gates close at 4:30) Log Cabin Village. logcabinvillage.org. 817.392.5881.
FORT WORTH HERD CATTLE DRIVE, ONGOING / The world’s only twice daily cattle drive. Historic Fort Worth Stockyards on East Exchange Avenue in front of the Fort Worth Livestock Exchange Building. Sun.-Sat. 11:30 a.m. and 4 p.m.
STOCKYARDS CHAMPIONSHIP RODEO, ONGOING / Rodeo action Friday and Saturday night, year-round at historic Cowtown Coliseum, 121 E. Exchange Ave. 8 p.m. Tickets: $15-$20.
STOCKYARDS WALKING TOURS, SATURDAYS / Cowboy Tour: Historical facts, culture and stories of the Stockyards. Cost: $4-$6. Wrangler Tour: Includes Billy Bob’s Texas — the world’s largest honky-tonk. Cost: $5-$7. Available in Spanish, French, German, Japanese and English. Stockyards Station, 130 E. Exchange Ave. Tickets: $4-$6. At 10 a.m., 12 p.m., 2 p.m., 4 p.m.
CATTLE BARON MANSIONS, ONGOING / Tour the Ball-Eddleman-McFarland House and Thistle Hill mansion and stand where the Cattle Barons stood when livestock was king and ranching ruled the Southwest. Wed.-Fri., hourly, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Sun., hourly, 1 p.m-3 p.m. Tickets: $15/adults, $7.50/children 12 and under. Ball-Eddleman-McFarland House, 1110 Penn St. Historic Fort Worth. historicfortworth. org. 817.332.5875.
EXTREME MUTT MAKEOVER, SEPT. 15-17 / Trainers who have spent months preparing dogs from animal shelters for adoption compete for recognition and prize money. Preliminaries free. Finals $20 reserved/$15 general admission. John Justin Arena, Will Rogers Memorial Complex. hsntextrememuttmakeover.shutterfly.com.
films
FIRST SUNDAY FILM CLUB, SEPT. 4 / An Inconvenient Truth, a documentary that chronicles Al Gore’s international campaign to raise awareness about global warming. 2 p.m., Tandy Lecture Hall, Central Library, 500 W. 3rd St. fortworthgov.org/ library. 817.871.7323.
MAGNOLIA AT THE MODERN, SEPT. 2-4 / The Guard SEPT. 9-11 / Higher Ground Friday 6 and 8 p.m.; Saturday 5 p.m.; Sunday noon, 2 p.m., and 4 p.m. Tickets: $8.50, $6.50 for Modern members.
comedy
FOUR DAY WEEKEND, FRIDAY AND SATURDAY, ONGOING / This popular improvisational comedy troupe performs skits and songs based on audience suggestions. Four Day Weekend Theater. fourdayweekend.com. 817.226.4329.
HYENA’S COMEDY NIGHT CLUB, ONGOING / Various performances each week ranging from local to national stars. Hyena’s Comedy Night Club. hyenascomedynightclub.com. 817.877.5233.
sports
TEXAS CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY / Football, 817.257.FROG
SEPT. 16-OCT. 31 / This is the 23rd year for the top-rated haunted house in the world, with more than 500,000 visitors and more than $1.7 million raised for local charities. Hangman’s 2011 beneficiaries include the American Cancer Society, a Wish with Wings, Cenikor Foundation, Rocky Top Therapy Center and SafeHaven of Tarrant County. Tickets: $4$20. Fri.-Sat., 7 p.m.-12 a.m., plus Oct. 26-27 and 30-31, 7 p.m.-10 p.m. I-30 and Forest Park Boulevard. hangmans. com. 817.336.HANG.
TEXAS MOTOR SPEEDWAY / texasmotorspeedway.com. 817.215.8500.
SEPT. 10 / Laps for Charity II. Drive your car around the 1.5-mile speedway oval to benefit Speedway Children's Charities at Texas Motor Speedway. $30 or VIP Laps Experience, $250. Laps for area car clubs (by reservation only) from 5-7 p.m. and general public from 7-10 p.m. No reservation is needed for the general public time. SEPT. 15-17 / U.S. National Dirt Track Championship. See the O'Reilly Auto Parts SUPR Late Models, Modifieds and Limited Modifieds compete in this fall classic. SEPT. 24 / Xtreme Drift Circuit showcases the country’s rising Drift stars, featuring an eight-round drifting championship set in a full-scale lifestyle festival. SEPT. 30-OCT. 2 / 19th Annual Good Guys Lone Star Nationals Hot Rod & Custom Car Show. Featuring more than 2,000 hot rods, customs, classics, muscle cars and trick trucks. Hundreds of vendor/exhibitor booths. 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Fri. and Sat.; 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Sun. Tickets: $18 adults, $6 kids 7-12 (6 and under free). Parking free.
Seventh Annual Tarrant County Private School Preview
The finest in education gathered under one roof Presented by Texas Independent School Consortium (TISC) Hosted by Texas Christian University and Office Max
Don’t miss this opportunity to visit individually with many of Tarrant County’s finest primary & secondary private schools to explore the benefits of private school education and the unique learning opportunities offered by each school.
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Culinary ventures in and around town
fwdish
OF THE FIRST THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT RIVA MEDITERRANEAN GRILL is that if you want wine, you must bring wine. The restaurant, located in a nondescript strip center off Arlington’s Park Row, has been open less than a year but already is drawing an upscale Arlington crowd that fills the air with happy chatter. The reasons for the success are pictured here: brothers Denis Burniku (standing left) and Mike Burniku (standing far right), father and Chef Vizhdan Burniku (seated) and Johnny Qerimi, the Italian chef (standing middle). To learn more, turn the page.
154 now open: Riva MedTiterranean Grill/ 158 review: Thai Chili / 160 listings
Grill Magic
Hidden inside a nondescript strip center off Park Row in Arlington is a little gem you may not have found.
by Courtney Dabney
With a menu that blends m editerranean and i talian, you are sure to find something to please everyone in your party, but the first thing to know is that r iva mediterranean Grill is strictly bYOb. the regulars came well-prepared with a bottle or two of their favorite wine in hand. since we were not in the know, we settled for soft drinks, but the grill does also offer turkish tea and Coffee. For appetizers, we went the mediterra-
nean route and sampled an order of hummus ($5) as well as an order of Falafel ($6). t he hummus was smooth and had extra nutty notes because of the chef’s heavy hand with the tahini (or roasted sesame seed butter), which i liked. it was wonderfully garnished with a drizzle of olive oil and a sprinkling of salty black olives. t he homemade pita slices for dipping were the best part of
the dish. t hey were so fresh and tender that they put the dry prepackaged varieties to shame.
Our order of Falafel was also a winner. it came with five crispy fried discs of finely ground garbanzo beans and bulgur wheat, neatly arranged with lemon wedges and a dusting of parsley for extra color and a dipping sauce in the middle. t he Falafel were delicate, almost the consistency of little biscuits, with parsley flecks throughout and a mild hit of cumin. my stepson really took to them (his first exposure), and after one bite, he did some quick calculations and realized that there were three of us and only five Falafel. Without saying a word, he just quietly slipped one more on his plate. i don’t blame him. t hey were worth fighting for! i continued with the m iddle e astern theme and ordered the m ixed Grill ($20). it was a meaty option, full of beef and chicken shish kebabs, gyro meat and lamb chops. t he chicken was slightly spicy from its marinade, the beef was tender and wellseasoned, the gyro meat was another big hit with my stepson, and the lamb chops were simply amazing. t hey were on par with the best i have had anywhere, and i would make the drive just for these. in fact, i think that i am craving some right now! t here was a spoonful of mixed veggies and rice placed on the platter more like an after-thought. t his dish was truly a meat-Fest. it was great, but i would suggest it would be the perfect item to split. t he menu could easily add “for two.” splitting the m ixed Grill with a side salad would be a more manageable and enjoyable portion.
FYI
Located at: 2819 W. Park Row, Arlington For reservations call: 817.299.9743 $-$$$ Open: Mon.-Sat. 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; closed Sun.
my husband was sold on the Chicken Gorgonzola ($14). this chicken was pounded thin and imparted a great char-grilled flavor to the dish. it was presented over angel hair pasta and topped with green onion, sundried tomatoes, and chunks of Gorgonzola cheese in a white cream sauce. t here were no complaints — and no leftovers to take home.
t he kid-friendly Cheese r avioli ($10) was our last entree. Four large cheese filled raviolis were served smothered in a tangy and chunky fresh tomato sauce, with mozzarella shreds melting over the top.
It was a simple dish, but the flavor was off the charts, so rich and pasty. The sauce was a meal in itself and another of my favorite finds.
On Friday nights there is the added enjoyment of live music. The classical guitar was soothing and soft, adding to the ambience of the brightly terra-cotta colored room. The walls were faux finish plaster. The tables were surrounded by substantial black ladder-back chairs and were draped in classy white tablecloths, and the windows were dressed in simple white sheers across the front. It must feel like home to the Albanian family who owns and runs Riva. Two brothers, Mike and Denis, manage the dining room, while their father, Vizdan Burniku, serves as chef.
For dessert, the Baklava ($4 for two pieces) was a must. The classic dessert was full of buttery phyllo dough baked until flaky and layered with ground walnuts. But the only standout flavor was the honey syrup in which it was soaked. It was a sweet dessert and so rich that it calls for sharing.
SAVE THE DATE
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
Reata Restaurant
Cocktails and Music on the Rooftop Dinner in the Dining Room
Sally Brumbaugh and Melinda Teitelbaum Co-Chairs
Riva has only been open eight months now, but it is already attracting an upscale Arlington crowd. On the night we visited, the tables were full of happy conversations and slowly disappearing bottles of wine, all being serenaded by a strumming guitar.
Cami Goff and Shannon Ricca Honorary Chairs
For more information or to make a reservation, call 817.886.7134 or go to www.achservices.org
Taste of Thai
FYI
Located at: 215 Grand Ave. Southlake For reservations call: 817.251.6674 $-$$
For years, Thai Chili in Southlake has had little competition. But, while the food and atmosphere are good, it may be time to tweak the menu.
by Courtney Dabney
Iknow — location, location, location! well, t hai c hili cer-
tainly has that, nestled comfortably in Southlake’s towne Square. But it is no longer the only thai cuisine in town, and with Southlake’s burgeoning dining scene growing faster than the population, Southlake diners now have options, options, options.
Upon entering the restaurant, you are greeted by colorful carved statues of thai women in prayer. the exposed wooden beams overhead lend to the feeling of typical thai architecture, as do the shapes of the wall sconces and pendant lighting over the bar. Giant corn plants add to the tropical scene.
our server was friendly and helpful, answering all my questions in a congenial manner. we began with an order of Steamed thai Dumplings ($5.95). they were simple dumplings with a pinch-pleated wonton wrapper filled with a mixture of meat and veggies. Honestly, they were nothing out of the ordinary.
the lunch portion of Seafood Pad thai ($9.50) was good and not too spicy (although
you can choose to turn up the heat if you like). it had a couple of large butterflied shrimp and attractive (but bland) pieces of squid on top of flat Pad thai noodles in classic peanut sauce. the dish was dusted with crushed peanuts with a handful of fresh, crunchy bean sprouts on top. it was a tasty lunch option and what you would expect. it came with a small bowl of tom kha soup, which was great. the coconutflavored soup had nice chunks of chicken and mushrooms in it.
we also tried the Pineapple Fried Rice with chicken ($10.95). this came with a starter salad of chopped iceberg lettuce in a too-sweet peanut dressing. the large mound of fried rice was covered in whole roasted cashews and had canned pineapple chunks mixed throughout. i hear this dish is actually served in a hollowed-out pineapple in the evening, which would have improved its appeal. the chicken was tender, and it was a huge portion for lunch but was hampered by both the presentation and the canned pineapple. on a Monday afternoon, we had almost the whole place to ourselves. we enjoyed the
peace and quiet in our high-backed demi-lune banquette, but the non-stop show tunes in the background made me feel itchy and uncomfortable. i was on the lookout for the cast of a chorus line to come high-kicking through the door any minute on their way to meet auntie Mame for lunch. if it had been traditional thai music with the sound of hand cymbals and asian flutes in the background, at least that would have fit with the food.
For dessert, we tried the Sweet Rice with Mango ($5.95). the sticky white rice was mixed with sweetened condensed milk and little else, but it was garnished with maraschino cherries. it was sticky, sweet — and forgettable. the best part of the plate was the perfectly ripe mango that was sliced and fanned neatly. it was a beautiful shade of orange and had a velvety texture. thai chili has good food and a nice atmosphere. it’s just that it is being surrounded by a lot of shinier and newer models on the Southlake strip. the restaurant needs to polish up the interior and focus on fresher and more authentic recipes to keep up.
restaurant guide
The Listings section is a readers service compiled by the Fort Worth, Texas magazine editorial staff. The magazine does not accept advertising or other compensation in exchange for the listings. Listings are updated regularly. To correct a listing or request a restaurant be considered for the list, contact Paul K. Harral at pharral@fwtexas.com.
GaRden cottaGe tea Room / 5505 Davis Blvd., 817.656.9780. 10am-6pm Mon.-Sat.; 1pm-5pm Sun. $ houlihan’s / 401 E. 1-20 Hwy., 817.375.3863. 11ammidnight, bar 2am Mon.-Sat.; 11am-10pm, bar midnight Sun. $$-$$$ humPeRdink's RestauR ant and BReweRy / 700 Six Flags Drive, 817.640.8553. 11am-midnight, bar 2am Mon.-Sat.; 11am-2am Sun.-Sat. $$ mac’s BaR & GRill / 6077 W. I-20, 817.572.0541. 11am-midnight Fri. & Sat.; 10am-10pm Sun. $$ maRket stReet / 5605 Colleyville Blvd., 817.577.5020. 6am-10pm daily. $ no 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. 11am-2am daily. $ olenJack’s GRille / 770 Road to Six Flags East, Ste. 100., 817.226.2600. 11am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat.; 11am-9pm Sun. $-$$$ Rose GaRden teaRoom / 3708 W. Pioneer Pkwy., 817.795.3093. 11:30am-3:30pm Mon.-Sat.; 12pm3:30pm Sun. $ the sanFoRd house / 506 N. Center St., 817.861.2129. Breakfast Hours 8am-9:30am Mon.-Sat.; 8am-11am Sun. Lunch Hours 11am-2pm Tue.-Sat. Dinner Hours 6pm-9pm Fri.-Sat. $-$$ southeRn ReciPes GRill / 2715 N. Collins St., 817.469.9878. 11am-9pm Mon.-Sat. $-$$ ventana GRille / 7005 Golf Club Dr., 817.548.5047. 6:30am-9pm Sun-Thur; 6:30am-10pm Fri. & Sat. $-$$ Fort Worth BlueBonnet caFé / 2223 Haltom Rd., Haltom City, 817.834.4988. 6:30am-2:30pm Mon.-Sat. $ BuFFalo BRos Pizza winGs & suBs / 3015 S. University Dr., 817. 386.9601. 11 am-11 pm Sun.-Sat. $$ Buttons / 4701 W. Freeway, 817.735.4900. Lunch Hours 11:30am-2:30pm Mon.-Fri.; Dinner Hours 5pm10pm Sun.-Thur; 5pm-midnight Fri. & Sat.; Sunday Brunch 11am-3pm Sun. $$$ chaRleston’s / 3020 S. Hulen St., 817.735.8900. 11am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat.; 11am-9pm Sun. $$
cowtown dineR / 305 Main St., 817.332.9555. 8 am9pm, Sun.-Thur.; 8 am-10pm Fri. and Sat. $$-$$$ cuRly’s custaRd / 4017 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.763.8700. 11am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.Sat. $ dixie house ca Fe / 3701 E. Belknap St., 817.222.0883. Other locations: 6200 E. Lancaster, 817.451.6180; 5401 S. Hulen St., 817.361.8500; 5401 Blue Mound Rd., 817.625.4115, Dinner Friday Nights. 6:30am-2pm Mon.-Thu. & Sat.; 6:30am8:30pm Fri. $ dRew’s Place / 5701 Curzon Ave., 817.735.4408. 10:30am-7pm Tue.-Thur.; 10:30am-8pm Fri.; 10:30am6pm Sat. Closed Sun.-Mon. $-$$
elleRBe’s Fine Foods / 1501 W. Magnolia Ave., Fort Worth, 817.926.3663. Closed Sun.-Mon.; 11am2pm and 5:30pm-9pm, Tues.-Thu.; 11am-2pm and 5:30pm, Fri.; 5:30pm-10pm, Sat. $$-$$$ FRed’s texas caFe / 915 Currie St., 817.332.0083. 10:30am-midnight Tue.-Sat.; 10:30am-9pm Sun. Closed Mon. $$
lucile’s stateside BistRo / 4700 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.738.4761. 11:30am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11:30am11pm Fri.; 9am-11pm Sat.; 9am-10pm Sun. $$ lunch Box / 6333 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.738.2181. 11am-3pm Mon.-Fri.; 11am-2:30pm Sat. $ montGomeRy stR eet caFé / 2000 Montgomery St., 817.731.8033. 6am-2pm Mon.-Fri.; 7am-noon Sat. $ old neiGhBoRhood GRill / 1633 Park Place Ave., 817.923.2282. 7am-9pm Mon.-Sat. $ ol’ south Pancake house / 1509 S. University Dr., 817.336.0311. Open 24 hours. $ PaRis coFFee shoP / 700 W. Magnolia, 817.335.2041. 6am-2:30pm Mon.-Fri.; Breakfast Only 6am-11am Sat. $ PaRk hill caFe / 2974 Park Hill Dr., 817.921.5660. Lunch Hours 10am-3pm Mon.-Sat.; Dinner Hours 6pm9pm; Sunday Brunch 10am-1pm Sun. $-$$ PoP’s saFaRi Room / 2929 Morton St., 817.877.0916. 9am-10:30pm Mon.; 9am-11pm Tue.-Thur.; 9am-midnight Fri. & Sat.; Lunch Hours 11:30am-2pm; Dinner Hours 6pm-9pm $$-$$$ Rise & shine / 3636 Altamesa Blvd., 817.423.3555. 6am-2pm daily. $ secRet GaRden teaRoom / 2601 Montgomery St., 817.763.9787. 11am-3pm Mon.-Fri.; 11am-4pm Sat.; noon-4pm Sun. $ texas GRill / 6550 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.377.0270. 11am-9pm daily. $ the Rose GaRden tea Room / 7200 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.731.7673. 11:30am-3:30pm Mon-Sat.; 12pm3:30pm Sun. $ vidalia’s at the woRthinGton / 200 Main St., 817.210.2222. 6am-10pm Sun.-Thur.; 6am-10:30pm Fri. & Sat.; 10am-2pm Sun. $$ westside caFé / 7950 W. Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.560.1996. 6am-10pm daily. $ the zodiac Room at neiman maRcus / 2100 Green Oaks Blvd., 817.989.4650. 11am-3pm Mon.-Sat $$
Keller/Lake Country city hall RestauR ant at aRthouse / 201 Town Center, 817.741.2433. Closed Mon.; 11:30am-10pm, Tues.-Thu.; 11:30am-midnight, Fri.-Sat.; 11:30am-10pm, Sun. $-$$ haRBoR one / 9315 Boat Club Rd., 817.236.8150. 10am-6pm Wed.-Sun. $ Roanoke
BaBe’s chicken dinneR house / 104 N. Oak, 817.491.2900. Lunch Hours 11am-2pm Mon.-Fri.; Dinner Hours 4:30pm-9pm Mon.-Fri; All Day 11am-9pm Sat.; All Day 10:30am-9pm Sun. $ classic caFe / 504 N. Oak St., 817.430.8185. Lunch Hours 11am-2:30pm Mon.-Fri.; Dinner Hours 5pm-9pm Mon.-Thur.; 5pm-10pm Fri. & Sat.$$-$$$ dove cReek caFé / 204 S. Hwy. 377, 817.491.4973. 6am-8pm Mon.-Fri.; 6am-3pm Sat. & Sun. $ PR aiRie house RestauR ant / 304 S. Hwy. 377, 817.491.4855. 11am-10pm Mon.-Sun. $-$$
SMOKIES BBQ / 5300 E. Lancaster Ave., 817.451.8222.
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Chapps / 2045 N. Hwy. 360, 817.649.3000. Other locations: 153 Southwest Plaza (1-20 & Little Road), 817.483.8008. 2596 E. Arkansas, 817.460.2097. 11am9pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-9pm Fri.-Sat. $ olD towN hamburgers / 2406 W. Park Row Dr., 817.276.9191. 11am-9pm Daily. $
Fort Worth
DutCh’s / 3009 S. University Dr., 817.927.5522. Chef Grady Spears is at it again with his newly opened burger joint. Laid-back atmosphere with good-tasting burgers and fries. 11am-9pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat.; 11am-9pm Sun. $ the great outDoors / 3204 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.877.4400. 9am-9pm Mon.-Sat.; 10am-8pm Sun. $ kiNCaiD’s / 4901 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.732.2881. Other location: 4825 Overton Ridge Blvd., 817.370.6400 11am-8pm Mon.-Sat. $ the love shaCk / 110 E. Exchange Ave., 817.740.8812.; 817 Matisse, Ste. 445, 817.348.9655. 11am-9pm Sun.-Tue.; 11am-10pm Wed. & Thur.; 11am1am Fri. & Sat. $ m & o statioN grill / 200 Carroll St., 817.882.8020. 11am-3pm Mon.; 11am-8:30pm Tue.-Sat.. $ pappa’s burgers / 2700 W. Freeway, 817.870.9736. 11am-9pm Sun.-Thur.; 11am-11pm Fri. & Sat. $-$$ the pour house sports grill / 2725 W. 7th St., 817.335.2575. 11am-2am Mon.-Sat.; 11am-midnight Sun. $ tommY’s hamburgers / 2701 Green Oaks Rd., 817.735.9651. Other locations: 5228 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.569.1111. 3431 W. 7th St., 817.885.7500. 11am-9pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat.; 11am-6pm Sun. $ Southlake
johNNY b’s burgers & shakes / 2704 E. Southlake Blvd., 817.749.0000. 10:30am-8:30pm Mon.Thur.; 10:30am-9pm Fri.-Sat.; 10:30am-3pm Sun. $
continental
Arlington
CaFÉ at DaireDs / 2400 W. I-20 (Temporarily Closed for Remodeling), 817.465.9797. Other Location: 15 Skyline Dr., Arlington, 817.465.9797. 12pm-6pm Sun.; 9am-6pm Mon.; 9am-9pm Tue.-Thur.; 9am-6pm Fri.;
8:30am-5:30pm Sat. $-$$
Fort Worth 610 grille / 610 Main St., 817.332.0100. 6:30am-4pm Mon.-Thu.; 6:30am-10pm Fri.-Sat.; 11am-9pm Sun. $-$$$
delis & bakeries
Fort Worth artisaN bakiNg CompaNY / 4900 White Settlement Rd., 817.821.3124. 9am-5pm Tue.-Fri., 8am-noon Wed. & Sat. at the Farmer’s Market. $ baker bros ameriCaN Deli / 6333 Camp Bowie Blvd., Ste. 244, 817.989.1400. Other Location: 501 Carroll St., Ste. 658., 817.332.0500. 11am-9pm daily. $ blaCk rooster bakerY / 2430 Forest Park Blvd., 817.924.1600. 7am-4pm Tue.-Fri., 8am-2pm Sat. $ blueboNNet bakerY / 3905 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.731.4233. 7am-6pm Mon.-Fri.; 7am-4pm Sat. $ CarshoN’s DeliCatesseN / 3133 Cleburne Rd., 817.923.1907. 9am-3pm Mon.-Sat. $ the CupCake Cottage / 5015 El Campo Ave., 817.732.5670. 10am- when the last cupcake is sold. Tue.-Sat. $ esperaNZa’s meXiCaN CaFÉ & bakerY / 2122 N. Main St., 817.626.5770. Other location: 1109 Hemphill St., 817.332.3848. 6:30am-7pm daily. $ j. rae's / 935 Foch St., 817.332.0090. 9 am-6pm Mon.Fri.; 10am-4pm Sat. $ jasoN's Deli / jasonsdeli.com. Hours vary. $-$$ kolaChe shoppe / 6724 Brentwood Stair Rd., 817.457.0071. 6am-noon Tue.-Sat.; 7am-noon Sun. $ mCkiNleY’s FiNe bakerY & CaFe / 1612 S. University Dr., 817.332.3242. 8am-6:30pm Mon.-Sat.; 11am-5pm Sun. $ paNera breaD / 1700 S. University Dr., 817.870.1959. Other location: 1804 Precinct Line Rd., 817.605.0766; 1409 N. Collins, Arlington, 817.548.8726; 2140 E. Southlake Blvd., Ste. S. 817.416.5566 6:30am-9pm Mon.-Sat.; 7am-8pm Sun. $ the sNoot Y pig / 2401 Westport Pkwy., Ste. 120, 817.837.1077. Other locations: 1540 Keller Pkwy, Ste. 107, Keller, 817.431.0064. 6:30am-2pm Mon.-Fri., 7am2pm Sat. & Sun. $ sweet sammies / 825 Currie St., 817.332.0022. 10am-9pm Sun.-Wed.; 10am-10pm Thu.-Sat. $ swiss pastrY shop / 3936 W. Vickery, 817.732.5661. 10am-5:30pm Tue.-Fri.; 10am-4pm Sat. $ YoFe CaFe / 817 Currie St., 817.966.2065. 6 am-8pm Mon.-Fri.; 6am-10pm Sat.-Sun. $ Yogi’s bagel CaFe / 2710 S. Hulen St., 817.921.4500. 6:30am-9pm Mon.-Fri.; 7am-9pm Sat.; 7:30am-3pm Sun. $ Grapevine maiN street breaD bakiNg CompaNY / 316 Main St., 817.424.4333. 6:30am-6:30pm daily. $ the sNoot Y pig / 4010 William D. Tate, 817.283.3800. 6:30am-2pm Mon.-Fri.; 7am-2pm Sat.Sun. $
MIRA VISTA COUNTRY CLUB • 6600 MIRA VISTA BOULEVARD • FORT WORTH, TX 76132
GET YOUR WHITE-HOT ATTIRE NOW
PRICING: TABLE FOR 10 - $4,000 • SINGLE TICKET - $400
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LIVE & SILENT AUCTIONS FOR SPORTS, TRAVEL & GIFT PACKAGES SPECIALTY COCKTAILS FULL DINNER
THE BEN HOGAN FOUNDATION WILL HOST THE BEN HOGAN INVITATIONAL, MONDAY SEPTEMBER 12 AT SHADY OAKS COUNTRY CLUB.
SPACE IS LIMITED – CONTACT LAURA MOSES OR ROBERT STENNETT TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT NOW.
LANDERSON@HENRYHOUSEFOUNDATION.COM OR CALL 817-263-3291
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CORPORATE SPONSORSHIPS AVAILABLE
VALET IS PROVIDED BY RENT A FROG.
THE HENRY HOUSE FOUNDATION IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION FOUNDED BY J.J. HENRY AND HIS FAMILY IN 2006 TO PHYSICALLY AND EMOTIONALLY HELP CHILDREN THROUGH PROJECTS THAT BENEFIT THE COMMUNITIES THEY LOVE. THIS YEAR, THE HENRY HOUSE FOUNDATION IS CELEBRATING ITS FIFTH ANNIVERSARY, AS WELL AS THE FIFTH ANNIVERSARY OF THE WHITE HOT NIGHT GALA.
SPECIAL PROJECTS INCLUDE: THE HENRY HOUSE TEEN ROOM IN THE NEW “KID’S ZONE” OF COOK CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL’S NEW WING. ONGOING PROGRAMMING AND SUPPORT FROM THE HENRY HOUSE WILL BRING FUN BACK TO THE LIVES OF LONG-TERM TEEN PATIENTS.
Visit the Village
Saint-Emilion
3617 7th St.
817.737.2781, saint-emilionrestaurant.com
5:30-9pm Tue.-Thu.; 6-10pm Fri.-Sat.
Many words come to mind to describe the small, brick A-frame restaurant of SaintEmilion: Quaint, charming, and one-of-akind. Inside is the ancient village of SaintEmilion in the countryside of southern France. Well, not really, of course. It just seems that way.
The local clientele is loyal and that they consider it to be the best French restaurant in the Metroplex is backed up by its Zagat rating. It has been in business more than 25 years and features prime beef, duck, pork and fresh seafood along with an extensive wine cellar. If you wonder what’s off-menu on a given day, check out the Web site under “Today’s Blackboard Specials.”
Saint-Emilion is the vision of Propriétaire Bernard Tronche. And since owner and maitre d' are ever-present in the dining room, constantly walking about and never missing a detail, the service is what you would expect — impeccable.
One example: One house specialty is Sole de Douvres Amandine or fresh Dover Sole with toasted almonds, cooked whole and presented tableside before it is returned to the chef and deboned.
EDDIE v’S / 3100 W. 7th St. 817.336.8000. Open daily at 4pm. $$$$
J&J OYSTER BaR / 612 N. University Dr., 817.335.2756. 11am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $ LONE STaR OYSTER BaR / 4750 Bryant Irvin Rd., 817.370.0030. 11am-2am Tue.-Sat.; 11am-midnight Sun.-Mon. $
PaPPaDEaUX / 2708 W. Freeway, 817.877.8843. Other location: 1304 E. Copeland Rd., Arlington, 817.543.0544. 11am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.Sat. $$
RaZZOO’S / 318 Main St. in Sundance Square, 817.429.7009. Other location: 4700 Bryant Irvin Rd. in Cityview, 817.292.8584. 11am-11pm Sun.-Thur.; 11am2am Fri.-Sat. $$
FISH CITY GRILL / 2750 E. Southlake Blvd., Ste. 130, 817.748.0456. 11am-10pm Mon.-Thur.; 11pm-11pm Fri. & Sat.; 11am-9pm Sun. $-$$ TRULUCK’S SEaFOOD, STEaK & CR aB HOUSE / 1420 Plaza Pl., 817.912.0500. 5pm-10pm daily. $$$
Willow Park
FISH CREEK / 4899 E. I-20., 817.441.1746. 4pm-9pm Mon.-Thur.; 4pm-10pm Fri.; 4pm-9pm Sat.; 11am-9pm Sun. $$
southwest
Fort Worth
BLUE MESa BaR & GRILL / 1600 S. University Dr., 817.332.6372. Other Location: 1586 E. Southlake Blvd., Southlake, 817.416.0055. Fort Worth: 11am-10pm Mon.Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat.; 9am-10pm Sun.; Southlake: 11am-10:30pm Fri. & Sat.; 9am-9:30pm Sun. $$
BONNELL’S FINE TEX aS CUISINE / 4259 Bryant Irvin Rd., 817.738.5489. Dinner Hours 5:30pm-9:30pm Tue.Sat. Closed Sun.-Mon. $$$ GR aDY'S RESTaUR aNT/ 2443 Forest Park Blvd., 817.922.9980. 5pm-10pm Tue.-Sat. $$$
THE WILD MUSHROOM STEaK HOUSE aND LOUNGE / 1917 Martin Drive, 817.599.4935. 5pm-9pm Mon. - Fri.; 5pm-10pm Sat. $$-$$$$
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
People and events that shaped our city
fwflashback
Downtown Trolley 1920s
LEST YOU BE LED ASTRAY BY THE MODERN DEBATE ON STREETCAR AND TROLLEY LINES IN FORT WORTH, it is not a new idea. North Texas Historic Transportation (read more at northtexastransport.org) reports that the first streetcar in Fort Worth began operation on Christmas Day 1876, drawn by mules. B.B. Paddock, on the first run, commented that “the mule was little larger than a West Texas jackrabbit.” Electricity came in 1889, but didn’t completely replace the mules, as illustrated in this 1920s-era photo of a mule-drawn trolley on the Court House line in downtown.
Courtesy, Jack White Photograph Collection, Special Collections, The University of Texas at Arlington Library, Arlington, Texas
“It’s
drought
TWICE A WEEK IS PLENTY
Even in a drought, your lawn doesn’t need more than two good soakings a week. Thorough, infrequent watering is more natural. It encourages deeper roots which can go longer periods without water.
Water Your Lawn Just Twice A Week Or Less.
BROWN IS OK
Droughts are stressful for lawns. If your grass turns brown and goes dormant, don’t worry. It’s an act of self-preservation and nature’s way of saving energy. Keep watering – efficiently – your grass will come back when the things cool down.
HIGHER THE BETTER
Mow as little as possible and set your mower as high as it will go. Taller grass takes the heat better, grows deeper roots and dries out slower. And you might get a day off from mowing.
NOT AN ENDLESS SUPPLY
Did you know that Tarrant County water comes from a system of reservoirs managed by the Tarrant Regional Water District? Even though they hold lots of water, we don’t have a drop to waste.
DON’T WATER BETWEEN 10AM AND 6PM
Those reservoirs depend on rainfall. When rain is scarce and temps go up, lake levels can drop pretty fast. And a lot of that water is poured on our lawns – let’s make sure we’re being smart with it.
In most cities it’s against code to water between 10 and 6. This saves water because, in the heat of the day, much of that water is lost to evaporation.
Want to fine-tune your Lawn Whisperer talents? Visit our website to friend the Lawn Whisperer and learn how to have a great lawn and save water at the same time.
DRIVENTOSUPPORT CHRISTMASIN COWTOWN
Park Place Motorcars is proud to be a part of the Junior League of Fort Worth’s Christmas in Cowtown Holiday Gift Market. It’s an honor to donate our time and resources to an event that draws 10,000 attendees every year to raise funds and promote awareness.
And we’re equally honored to help the Junior League of Fort Worth in their mission to improve the well-being of children and families. It’s just one of the many ways we’re working to help bring excellence to our community.
Pictured at Park Place Motorcars Fort Worth, from left to right: Elizabeth McCoy (Christmas in Cowtown Sustaining Advisor), Lauren Matthews (Christmas in Cowtown Co-Chair), Beth Phillips (Christmas in Cowtown Honorary Chair), Liz Fleischer (Junior League of Fort Worth President), Cameron Newberry (Christmas in Cowtown Honorary Chair) and Mindy Hegi (Christmas in Cowtown Co-Chair).
