Chris Del Conte began his journey as TCU’s director of intercollegiate athletics in October 2009. With passion, boundless energy, humor and genuine love of people, Del Conte remembers faces and names, assigns nicknames and has never met a stranger. Over the last five years, Del Conte has directed some of the most remarkable moments in TCU’s athletics history. by Gail Bennison
68 Kitchens for a Cause They say that home is where the heart is. After speaking with the following seven homeowners who are participating in this year’s Kitchens Tour benefiting a Wish with Wings, I would have to amend that statement to say that home is where the kitchen is. It is in the kitchen that life happens. by Allana Wooley
83 2014 Catering Guide When it comes to party planning, it’s all about detail. And between the hustle and bustle of finding the perfect décor or top-of-the-line reception facilities, one of the most important aspects remains — mouth-watering cuisine.
96 Race to the Finish Work on the 2014 Fort Worth, Texas Dream Home is in its final stages with touring in September and October. by Paul K. Harral
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The statistics are shocking: One in four Tarrant County women will experience domestic violence in her lifetime. Frightened and demoralized, these women are essentially prisoners in their own homes. But if Valerie Salter has anything to do with it, all domestic violence victims in our area will not only escape the cycle of abuse — they’ll break it. For good.
As the special events coordinator at SafeHaven, the only domestic violence shelter in Tarrant County, Salter is the organizer of SafeHaven’s signature fundraising efforts. Monies raised through such events as Legacy of Women and HeartCard, which Salter pilots, support SafeHaven’s mission: ending domestic violence through safety, support, prevention and social change.
“What fuels me is having the unique opportunity to witness women who have come to our shelter, broken and afraid, and used the programs and services we provide to rebuild their lives,” Salter said. “Being part of an organization that helps move these women from fear to freedom and knowing that I contributed a small part of that — that’s the reward of it all.”
If you noted she said “small part” in relation to the functions she performs, you picked up on something else about Salter: She’s nothing if not humble about her heroic role.
“I certainly don’t label myself in any ‘heroic’ way,” she said. “I just play my part of the equation here at SafeHaven and my life is richer because of it.”
122 Snapshots Behind the ropes and on the red carpet, the photos of the personalities and parties that have everyone talking
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fwdish Culinary ventures in and around town 164 Dish Listings The most sought-after restaurant guide to navigate the area’s diverse dining options
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When the sizzle of summer finally fizzles, it means one thing for my family: camping season. From late September through early December, we pack up every other weekend to get away from the city and cellphone reception, slow down and enjoy the great outdoors. This tradition was engrained in me from an early age. I fondly remember my parents pulling up to the school at dismissal on Friday in the Wagoneer with our pop-up attached.
One of our favorite spots to venture on the weekends has always been Lake Mineral Wells State Park. Its convenient location, 35 miles outside of Fort Worth, and the incredible hiking, rock climbing and kayaking opportunities are the main reasons we’ve always loved to visit.
That’s why when we settled on the theme for this year’s fall style feature (Fall Fashion Camp, page 44), Lake Mineral Wells State Park was the obvious choice. Our objective was to prove that experiencing nature doesn’t have to mean sacrificing luxury. I think it will come as a surprise to most of you that Chanel does make boots that can be worn hiking.
More commonly, however, fall means the beginning of football season to most. My husband and I, both being TCU alumni, have been to some incredible games over the last few years, including a trip to Pasadena to see the 2011 Rose Bowl victory.
A lot has changed at TCU since I graduated in 2001. Much of that transformation can be attributed to TCU’s director of intercollegiate athletics, Chris Del Conte. Since his arrival in 2009, there has been a $164-million renovation of Amon G. Carter Stadium, the opening of the Jane Justin Field House at GarveyRosenthal Soccer Stadium and a new baseball performance center to be opened this fall. Daniel-Meyer Coliseum is also currently receiving $60 million worth of improvements to its interior design and exterior façade.
So why is the success of TCU athletics so vital to the university? Del Conte says, “So think about it like this: If you have a house, the athletics department is the front porch, the university is the main house, and the alumni association is the back porch, and you’re always inviting people in.”
Since Del Conte’s arrival, TCU athletics will have invested more than $230 million in facility upgrades by 2015. To read more about his accomplishments, turn to page 56.
Enjoy these cooler temperatures whether you are making memories around the campfire at one of the beautiful Texas state parks or having great times enjoying Texas football. Hopefully I’ll see you at the first TCU home game!
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Intern Kacie Galloway has lived in the Metroplex for the majority of her life, although she finds herself in Northwest Arkansas most of the year as she attends John Brown University. In this issue, Kacie reviews the popular Bird Café in Sundance Square. She also reports on some current events in our Scoop section (beginning on page 17) and on the Texas Ballet Theater’s CityDance outreach program, which provides free ballet classes for at-risk children in DFW. To read more about that, turn to page 34.
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Allana Wooley is a TCU senior working toward a double major in Anthropology and Writing. She hopes to make a life writing or publishing and plans to find a job teaching or writing overseas so she can spend her free time reading, running and exploring. This month Allana writes about some of the latest happenings in our Scoop section (page 17), warns about the dangers of mixing prescription medications (page 38), reviews the new Rafain Brazilian Steakhouse (page 158) and tells readers all about the beautiful kitchens in this year’s Kitchens Tour (page 68).
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Writing from her lake home in Little Elm, Texas, regular contributor Gail Bennison is a North Texas journalist who enjoys writing about people, art and culture, and history. Bennison is a devoted mom to two grown children, Blake and Lindsay, and Nana to two grandchildren, Ryan and Allison. This month Gail contributes our cover story about TCU’s athletic director Chris Del Conte (page 56). Gail also contributes an Up Close feature on Catherine Ruehle (page 134) and about some Gentle Giants (page 32).
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In the Escapes feature this month (page 26), Kyle Whitecotton combined two of our favorite things: food and travel. He asked some of the best-known local chefs about their favorite culinary dishes enjoyed during their travels and then tells readers about the towns in which they can find them.
5Jocelyn Tatum, a fourth-generation Fort Worth gal, has been teaching journalism classes at Tarrant County College for five years. In addition to her passion for writing, Jocelyn enjoys yoga, running, horses and taking care of her adorable little boy. In this issue, Jocelyn tackled some unfamiliar territory. We asked Jocelyn to give us the lowdown on how to pick the best cigar. She took a trip to the recently opened Silver Leaf Cigar Lounge in Sundance Square and broadened her horizons with a little help from the experts. To read more about Jocelyn’s experience, turn to page 160.
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This month we welcome a new contributor to our style team. Holland Sanders is a fashion blogger who loves celebrating the evolving world of style. Through her blog, Haute Holland, she introduces readers to the hottest trends and latest fashion topics. In her column in this issue, Holland talks about how bloggers are the 21st century’s newest kind of style influencer. She also reveals her five favorite blogs on page 132.
Digital Mammograms
You know you should get a mammogram, but do you know when to start? Is it at age 40 or 50? Should you start sooner? Or later? At Texas Health Resources, we’re here to clear up the uncertainty because when you should start getting mammograms depends upon, well, you. We don’t just look at age, we look at factors like family history, physical activity and lifestyle so you know when the right time is for you and how often you should schedule them. And if you are at risk, we offer comprehensive breast care from diagnostics to support. Let us help you take the guesswork out of breast care. Go online to take the Breast Cancer Risk Assessment and schedule your digital mammogram today.
Fall Fashion
After the brutal summer heat, everyone gets excited about pulling out his or her fall wardrobe and shopping for the latest trends. We decided to pack up and go camping with our models for our fall fashion shoot this month. Check out fwtx.com to see behind the scenes of the shoot at Mineral Wells State Park. If snuggling up to a cozy campfire is your thing, we’ve got you covered with laidback plaids and snuggly sweaters.
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chriS Del conte, tcU’S Director oF intercollegiate athleticS, iS FeatUreD on oUr cover thiS month. In addition to the many contributions he has made to TCU’s athletic program, Chris is also an incredibly dapper dresser. See our behind-the-scenes video of Chris in our studio with many of the different looks he will sport in a week. Visit fwtx.com to see more.
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Designs Worth Doing
Voted as one of the magazine’s most beautiful women in 2013, Amy Walton now provides tips for home decorating and easy DIY projects in her video blog called Designs Worth Doing. Check it out on our website.
Back to School
With the kiddos back in school and everyone’s hectic week schedules, Nancy Farrar has some quick and easy School Night Suppers that your children will love. To see Nancy whipping up these classic dishes in the kitchen, visit fwtx.com/videos.
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Our 2014 Dream Home will be our cover story next month, but if you want to get an early look before touring starts on Sept. 20, visit fwtx.com. We will have the virtual tour on our website, where you can easily visit each room with just the click of your mouse.
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steak Queen comes Home
Twenty years after co-founding cowtown staple del frisco’s double eagle steak House, dee lincoln is coming Home. tHis time, tHougH, it will be Her name on tHe menu.
Dee Lincoln Steak and Burger Bar just opened its first location in Dallas last September but has proved to be such a hit that it has been quickly followed by a location in West Plano and now Fort Worth. Often referred to as the “queen of steak,” Lincoln has shown remarkable longevity in an often unstable field, and there seems to be no sign of her slowing her campaign to take over the Texas meat scene.
Expected to open during the first quarter of 2015 in Museum Place (3280 W. Seventh St.), this restaurant will differ from the first two installments by streamlining the name to Dee Lincoln Steak Bar. In a statement Lincoln said, “As a growth model, it is in our best interest to eliminate confusing the potential guest. Dee Lincoln Steak Bar is a casual but chic steakhouse that also happens to have a nice presence of gourmet burgers on the menu.”
These perfectly cooked steaks and gourmet burgers have won Lincoln many food fans, a following that is sure to grow once the Fort Worth location opens. With 180 seats, including a bar and community table, and two patios, the 5,300-square-foot restaurant aims to become the neighborhood restaurant to which young and old alike congregate.
All we (and our stomachs) have to say is, “Welcome home, Dee. Welcome home.” —Allana Wooley
The Social houSe ReSTauRanT and BaR is coming to the west side of 360, with plans to open its doors in the West 7th shopping center this fall. The now vacant space formerly occupied by Brownstone is said to be The Social House’s future home. The Addison and Dallas locations feature 100 beers on tap, a large selection of wines and an extensive menu featuring southern and Texas flavors courtesy of Chef Brian Olenjack of Reata and Olenjack’s Grille.
The new location will feature exciting and flavorful menu items such as The Sink Burger, a beef patty with three cheeses, pulled pork and fried onion strings, and Slow Roasted Rosemary Bourbon Butter Chicken, served with roasted fingerling potatoes and mustard greens with bacon.
The Dallas locations also serve brunch with favorites like Mexican-inspired Chilaquiles and sweet, rich Bananas Foster French Toast. We can only hope that The Social House of Fort Worth will do the same. Of course, at The Social House drinks are a given at any meal, with beers served ice cold and plenty of happy hour specials on food and drinks to satisfy customers any day of the week.
With so many food and beverage options, The Social House is sure to be a new favorite in the area. Slated to open in late September or early October, The Social House will be the hot new place to grab a beer with friends. — Kacie Galloway
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Get ready to wine, dine, bike and run at the excitinG new development cominG soon to the trailhead in clearfork. Fort Worth Mayor Betsy Price announced the new project, an 11,000-square-foot space set to house a fitness center, full-service bicycle shop, coffee and juice café as well as a rooftop bar overlooking the Trinity River.
“This type of development is a great way to draw more people outside to the fantastic trail system we have in Fort Worth,” said the mayor.
The Trailhead, a primary fitness destination in Fort Worth, currently provides cyclists and runners with access to the Trinity Trails system, free programmed fitness classes from yoga to Crossfit, an outdoor climbing wall and food trucks on the weekend.
“We are now taking the original idea one step further,” said Paxton Motheral, vice president of Cassco Development. “We are
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creating an urban oasis for the fitness community that is directly connected to the trail system.”
The developer’s goal is to create a place for fitness, conversation and community that will attract people from all around Fort Worth and neighboring areas. Construction will begin this fall and the fitness center is slated to open in the spring. Cassco is in talks with local and regional operators but has not yet established partnerships with any vendors for the center.
“We definitely want something that's more of a local flavor,” Motheral said.
Designs for the center show large windows and open space with an earthy quality to the cleanly designed building. There will be ample parking and bike racks, making it easy to start or end your ride with a refreshing bottle of juice or wine.
“This is going to be a phenomenal facility,” Mayor Price said.
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e ast h ampton sandwich co.’s menu alone makes it the kind of place you hop in your car and drive two hours to visit because you just have to try the Asparagus & Gruyère. Or maybe it’s the Hot Cheese & Short Rib or authentic Lobster Roll that brings you to its tables.
Regardless, the unique eats served at East Hampton Sandwich Co. will soon be readily available—without the drive. Opening its third location since it was founded in 2012, East Hampton last month took over the space once occupied by Smashburger.
At 1605 S. University, the shop is close to TCU, Colonial and downtown Fort Worth, a prime location that attracted the owners. With patio drinks, handcrafted sandwiches and quick, upscale service, the restaurant hopes to become a neighborhood hotspot.
Though in business for just two years, the sandwich shop has racked up an impressive set of accolades, including a spot on a recent “Top 21 Sandwich Shops” in America ranking. —Allana Wooley
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Fun Ahoy!
Legoland Discovery Center of Grapevine’s newest attraction, Pirate Beach, is making a splash! As Regional General Manager of Legoland Discovery Center Iain Scouller said, “Pirate Beach has three things we know will be a hit with children: pirates, Lego bricks and water.”
The water park, which opened its doors last month, is aimed at children ages 3 to 10. The 10,000-square-foot outdoor space, located near the Lego City: Forest Ranger Pursuit ride outside Grapevine Mills Mall, features a wrecked pirate ship, complete with treasure chests, cannons, pirates, palm trees and sand castles. Atop the 20-foot-tall ship’s mast hangs a 50-gallon bucket poised to douse brave guests if they come close enough. Waterslides, jets and fountains are also among the many interactive features of the park. With more than 30 water-spewing gadgets and Lego creations, children are sure to have a blast.
Just in time for some of the hottest weeks of summer, Pirate Beach is a new venture for Legoland and will be the 12th permanent attraction at the Dallas/Fort Worth location. According to Scouller, “This exciting addition to our rapidly growing attraction is the first water playground of its kind at any Legoland Discovery Center in the world.”
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A 12-Year Project
Local actress Libby Villari talks about her experience working on the award-winning Texas film Boyhood, a unique recent release that was shot over the course of 12 years with the same actors.
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Q: So how did you get involved with Boyhood?
A: Beth Sepko is probably the biggest casting director in Texas, and she knew my work and thought I would be the perfect person for the grandmother. And it happened that Ethan Hawke (who plays the father) was in town, so they called me down to Austin to audition with him in an improv scene. We jumped in and did the scene for 45 minutes before the director, Richard Linklater, said, “That’s what I needed to see.” And then I got cast.
Q: Boyhood is unique because no one has done something like it before. It was filmed over the course of 12 years so the actors would play the same characters, growing in real life and in the movie. What did you think about signing on to such a project?
A: As an actor, you are always looking for work, and this was a 12-year project! That’s what we called it actually: The 12-Year Project. If someone looked me up on IMDB, it just looked like I was working all the time! As it turned out, I was only in the first three years and the last year. Over the 12 years, we only filmed for 39 days, and I was in six. It’s amazing that they pulled the whole movie together in such a short length of time.
Q: With such an interesting filming schedule, did you get to develop good relationships with the cast and crew?
A: One of the great things about it was that I had already made several films with my crew, makeup artist and hairstylist. The camera crew knew me, and I make a point of getting to know the crew, their names and some of their history because, well, they’re the ones who make me look good! Or bad, as the case might be! But I reach out and make a point to build relationships. And that’s typical of filming in Austin; you do become a family when you make films together.
Q: Boyhood has received countless accolades already. How would you describe the film, and what, in your opinion, makes it so special?
A: I would describe it as remarkable. Watching Ellar (the titular boy) grow up became like watching family members go through life. There are no indications of what year or day it is. It just unfolds. And it happens so naturally that you don’t even realize it. That, to me, is the most remarkable thing.
Q: You say there was no script for the film. How did that work?
A: We would get together and rehearse a scene where we knew what would happen within it, and we just started in. And then Richard would tell us what he liked and some ideas of his, but he never told us what to say. So that’s a pretty remarkable way to work. While it’s challenging, it was a wonderful and welcome thing because I was so close to my character.
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Ask a chef his/her favorite dish, and you’re likely to end up drooling your way through a selectively seasoned response. Ask a chef his/ her favorite city, and you’re likely to end up packing your bags for the next flight out of town. Ask a chef both questions at once and, well, you get the idea. It seems obvious, then, that good food and good travel go hand in hand, so this month we are asking some local chefs for their favorite food cities and the dishes that make them so great.
chef Blaine staniford While Chef Blaine Staniford appreciates a wide range of food cities, he favors the simplicity in all of them. Take, for example, $1 kumamoto oysters at a dive bar called The Innkeeper in the Belltown neighborhood of Seattle. Even the seasonal dishes found at San Francisco’s A16 head-to-tail-themed Italian restaurant are simple perfection. “No fuss and unneeded garnishes, just great, approachable food,” Staniford said. “The house-made burrata and grilled rustic bread and the house-cured charcuterie is to die for.”
“When I’m in New York,” Staniford said, adding yet another food city to his list, “I always go to Gramercy Tavern. I’ve been probably 10 times, and everything on the menu is fantastic. It’s always a slam-dunk for great American food.” Staniford favors the simple perfection of the house-made kielbasa with mustard spatzle and braised cabbage. “The sausage has the perfect snap when you bite into it, and the spatzle and cabbage complement without overpowering.”
Staying with the theme of simplicity, Staniford included Grand Junction, Colora-
do’s Bin 707 Food Bar on his list for its fried chicken and grits. It’s a simple dish, he said, prepared with anything but simplicity. “The legs and thighs are first poached in duck fat and then breaded in gluten-free flour and deep-fried. The grits are just OK, but the house-made hot sauce is fantastic, kind of a mixture between Crystal Hot Sauce and Tabasco with a lot of butter.”
chef donatella trotti In Northern Italy, about 30 miles north of Milan, lies the city of Varese, where a patchwork of mountains, valleys, rivers and forests makes up Chef Donatella Trotti’s home and favorite food city.
“I grew up in Varese,” Trotti said, “and it is the home of two things that set it apart from any place else: my mother and my favorite pizza. My mother cooks in a kitchen that is smaller than most American pantries, and yet, from that kitchen comes the foundation for almost every dish in my restaurant. The delicate pastas that find their way to Nonna Tata started in that small kitchen. Mom taught me that in cooking, less is more. Her
recipes are simple, yet elegant.
“Only a few blocks down from Mom’s home is La Speranza. I could say that La Speranza is a typical Italian pizzeria, but it is not. The pizzaiolo there makes a thin crust pizza in a wood-fired oven. When it comes out, it is crispy all around, and every ingredient is in the right proportion. Not too much sauce, not too much cheese, just the right amount of everything.
“In the U.S., people order one or two pizzas and share. That is not the custom in Italy. You order your own pizza, and it is your pizza. You might share a bite with a good friend who wants to try it, but that is it. The rest is yours.”
chef Jon Bonnell When word spread of the closing of the world-famous Trotter’s in Chicago in 2011, Chef Jon Bonnell and his wife, Melinda, set out on a culinary pilgrimage through their favorite food city.
The food tour included lunch at Topalobampo for Mexican cuisine. “It was the perfect start to an outstanding weekend,” Bonnell said. “Margarita martinis shaken
Chef Blaine Staniford favors the simple perfection of the housemade kielbasa with mustard spatzle and braised cabbage at Gramercy Tavern in New York.
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tableside and Mexican food strong enough to impress a chef from Texas.”
Bonnell also enjoyed the lively atmosphere and fresh oysters at Shaw’s Crab House. Later, appetizers at The Girl and the Goat made for an entertaining night in what Bonnell describes as “one happenin’ kind of night spot,” offering “very creative, fresh and adventurous menu items, as well as some killer specialty cocktails.”
The cheese, wine and swine at The Purple Pig made standing in line with the locals well worth the wait, Bonnell said. “This was a small-plate restaurant, almost tapasstyle where my wife and I were able to share about five different offerings from beets and goat cheese with pistachios to milk-braised pork shoulder.”
Bonnell said the highlight of the trip was dinner at Alinea. “Our evening at Alinea was simply the best dining experience I’ve ever had. The food selections were extremely diverse, playful, scientifically challenging and artistic all at once. I highly recommend it, despite the pricy nature of the place; just splurge once and consider it dinner and a show, all in one.”
Chef Jeff Harris Two years ago, Chef Jeff Harris and his wife spent half of their honeymoon in what he considers one of the
most exciting places to eat in the world—San Sebastián, Spain. “Besides being the most beautiful place I have ever visited,” Harris said, “I have never been to a city that takes so much pride in their cuisine and culture. It seems to be coded in their DNA.”
Harris said that San Sebastián, particularly the Old Quarter of town, has some of the best tapas (pinxtos) bars in the country. “We spent a lot of our nights just walking around and “pinxtos crawling” as the locals do on a daily basis. Socializing with friends and family while enjoying the local wine and amazing product available there is a way of life.”
Harris recommends seafood served “a la placha” and staples like marinated anchovies with Spanish olives and pickled peppers, braised veal cheeks, and piquillo peppers stuffed with salt cod. But the one item he said he could not forget was the ham. “Ask for ‘jamon iberico de bellota.’ It is a cured ham made from Iberian pigs that are pasture-raised in one specific region and graze on acorns. The ham is served thinly
sliced and usually served with some fresh baked bread. It is so good you don’t need anything else – he best singular product I have ever eaten in my life.”
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Hunter For Chef Eric Hunter to even consider the food of one particular place great, it must be the culinary consequence of a rich culture. That explains why Hunter chose New Orleans as the best food city. “Just the way people dine there is more a part of the culture,” he said. And who would know New Orleans culture better than someone like Hunter, whose family moved there when he was just 10 years old. And while he now makes North Texas his home, Hunter makes the time for frequent trips back to Louisiana to renew his sense of New Orleans’ European culture and the cuisine that makes it great.
For lunch it doesn’t get any better than Donald Link’s restaurant, Cochon Butcher, Hunter said. “It’s a counter-service, delistyle eatery that makes all of their charcuterie in house, head cheese, rilletes and drycured meats.” For local meat, seafood, and produce, few places beat the samplings of Chef Kristen Essig and Meauxbar. “My favorite dish there is seared sweetbreads with
The Innkeeper in the Belltown neighborhood of Seattle offers deliciously fresh oysters.
Chef Jeff Harris thinks that San Sebastián, Spain, offers some of the most exciting places to eat in the world.
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tableside and Mexican food strong enough to impress a chef from Texas.”
Bonnell also enjoyed the lively atmosphere and fresh oysters at Shaw’s Crab House. Later, appetizers at The Girl and the Goat made for an entertaining night in what Bonnell describes as “one happenin’ kind of night spot,” offering “very creative, fresh and adventurous menu items, as well as some killer specialty cocktails.”
The cheese, wine and swine at The Purple Pig made standing in line with the locals well worth the wait, Bonnell said. “This was a small-plate restaurant, almost tapasstyle where my wife and I were able to share about five different offerings from beets and goat cheese with pistachios to milk-braised pork shoulder.”
Bonnell said the highlight of the trip was dinner at Alinea. “Our evening at Alinea was simply the best dining experience I’ve ever had. The food selections were extremely diverse, playful, scientifically challenging and artistic all at once. I highly recommend it, despite the pricy nature of the place; just splurge once and consider it dinner and a show, all in one.”
Chef Jeff Harris Two years ago, Chef Jeff Harris and his wife spent half of their honeymoon in what he considers one of the
most exciting places to eat in the world—San Sebastián, Spain. “Besides being the most beautiful place I have ever visited,” Harris said, “I have never been to a city that takes so much pride in their cuisine and culture. It seems to be coded in their DNA.”
Harris said that San Sebastián, particularly the Old Quarter of town, has some of the best tapas (pinxtos) bars in the country. “We spent a lot of our nights just walking around and “pinxtos crawling” as the locals do on a daily basis. Socializing with friends and family while enjoying the local wine and amazing product available there is a way of life.”
Harris recommends seafood served “a la placha” and staples like marinated anchovies with Spanish olives and pickled peppers, braised veal cheeks, and piquillo peppers stuffed with salt cod. But the one item he said he could not forget was the ham. “Ask for ‘jamon iberico de bellota.’ It is a cured ham made from Iberian pigs that are pasture-raised in one specific region and graze on acorns. The ham is served thinly
sliced and usually served with some fresh baked bread. It is so good you don’t need anything else – he best singular product I have ever eaten in my life.”
Chef Eric
Hunter For Chef Eric Hunter to even consider the food of one particular place great, it must be the culinary consequence of a rich culture. That explains why Hunter chose New Orleans as the best food city. “Just the way people dine there is more a part of the culture,” he said. And who would know New Orleans culture better than someone like Hunter, whose family moved there when he was just 10 years old. And while he now makes North Texas his home, Hunter makes the time for frequent trips back to Louisiana to renew his sense of New Orleans’ European culture and the cuisine that makes it great.
For lunch it doesn’t get any better than Donald Link’s restaurant, Cochon Butcher, Hunter said. “It’s a counter-service, delistyle eatery that makes all of their charcuterie in house, head cheese, rilletes and drycured meats.” For local meat, seafood, and produce, few places beat the samplings of Chef Kristen Essig and Meauxbar. “My favorite dish there is seared sweetbreads with
The Innkeeper in the Belltown neighborhood of Seattle offers deliciously fresh oysters.
Chef Jeff Harris thinks that San Sebastián, Spain, offers some of the most exciting places to eat in the world.
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pickled Ponchatoula strawberries and demiglace.” Chef John Besh, an influential aspect of the Louisiana food scene, is a family friend of Hunter, and when it comes to the coastal food served up at Borgne, Hunter said he recommends the grilled octopus dish with berber hummus garlic and caper confit.
Chef Michael Thomson Chef Michael Thomson may have put it best when he said, “Every city in our great land has a great restaurant.” It’s this belief that led Thomson to consider towns like Toledo, Ohio; Tucson, Arizona; and Buffalo Gap, Texas, alongside betterknown food cities like San Francisco, New York City and Atlanta. But Thomson ultimately chose Chicago to be that of food city royalty.
In fact, Thomson’s long list of great Chicago eateries makes one wonder if there is really anything else to do in Chicago but eat. For the best Cajun food west of the Mississippi, Thomson suggests Heaven on Seven; for the master of neighborhood Italian, it’s Mia Francesca; and for the freshest seafood and great shellfish, there’s no place as meticulous as Publicans.
Thomson also noted Au Cheval in Chicago’s booming Randolf Street area. “This is a fastmoving, energetic, fun spot to enjoy outstanding food while watching the buzz of a cranking open kitchen,” he said. “The Bloody Mary, with a garden in a glass, has me craving their thinsliced bread and butter pickles.”
When it comes to steak, Thomson favors Rosebud Steakhouse across from the Drake Hotel. “Chicago is full of great steakhouses,” he explained, “but this one is a go-to every time and delivers a classic, unpretentious dining experience with top-quality products all across the menu.”
But in the end, you don’t need to travel great distances to enjoy great cuisine; you have plenty in your very own backyard. As Chef Trotti reminds us: “We are lucky to live in a time when good food is available almost anywhere for people who are willing to make some effort to find it.” So before you buy your plane ticket, make an effort to explore your own food cities right here at home.
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Gentle Giants
| by Gail Bennison |
Draft horses helped settle the new world, hauling families across the frontier and tilling their land. They have found their place in movies, most recently War Horse, Elf, The Mask of Zorro and Dracula. Mounted police rely on their massive size and docility. Away from the spotlight, on farms around the world, Belgians and other Drafts pull the load.
Gentle Giants, a series on RFD-TV, premiered in January last year to spotlight the diverse world of these beautiful horses. Pam Minick and Kadee Coffman host the show that airs on Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays on Rural TV and Family Net. Gentle Giants is in its fourth season, with 50-plus shows produced to date, and several episodes shot in and around Fort Worth.
Minick and Coffman are familiar faces on RFD-TV. Minick
and
, a series on RFD-TV, which premiered in January last year. The show that airs on Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays on Rural TV and Family Net spotlights the diverse world of these beautiful horses.
hosts The American Rancher as well as the Tournament of Roses Parade and various specials for the network. Coffman hosts Superior Sunrise for Superior Livestock Auction. She is a national TV host and sideline reporter who can be seen on networks such as NBC Sports Network, MAV TV, Great American Country and more.
“I have found that the entire draft horse industry is much larger than we would ever have imagined,” Minick says. “Most people think of draft horses as only the Budweiser Clydesdales, but it has been fascinating to find the stories about these gentle giants and the stories of the people that own them — from spending three days in Ohio with the Amish, to Washington for a plowing competition, to Disneyland, where a lot of people don’t realize there is a five-acre ranch right behind Neverland that houses 18 of these horses. They pull the trollies and Cinderella’s carriage. They are so gentle that when they come out of their mamas, they are looking for a hug.”
Gentle Giants has featured farms across North America that raise draft horses. They’ve covered draft horse competitions – from The Calgary Stampede to the Nebraska State Fair, from the North American 6-Horse Classic Series World Championships in Oklahoma City to local competitions. And no story on draft horses would be complete without an inside look at the Budweiser Clydesdales.
“People are surprised that there are draft horses in our own backyards,” Minick says. “Of course, the definition of a draft horse is ‘to draw or haul,’ so some of the horses may not be as big as the Clydesdales, but they are giants in heart.”
One of the first episodes of Gentle Giants followed the Budweiser Clydesdales as they got comfortable in Stockyards Stables before appearing on opening day of the Texas Rangers in Globe Life Park in Arlington. “From the caravan of semis, to the tons of feed and shavings, it was a fascinating look,” Minick says.
The Fort Worth Stock Show All Western Parade 2014 featured 2,000 horses, including hundreds of Belgians, Percherons and Clydesdale draft horses.
Pam Minick
Kadee Coffman host Gentle Giants
“When people drive around downtown Fort Worth and they pass the carriages, it never registers in their mind: ‘Oh, that’s a gentle giant; that’s a draft horse,’ ” Minick says.
“Part of the reason I moved here from California three years ago was because Pam is my mentor. I refer to her as the ‘Oprah Cowgirl,’ ” Coffman says. “Truly, in a profession that I wanted to pursue in broadcasting in the agriculture industry, she’s the pioneer for females. She’s also a dear friend and my boss, and I will never be able to thank her enough for what she’s instilled in me. She’s not only ingrained here in the Fort Worth Stockyards and known as a cowgirl, but to be so prominent in downtown Fort Worth and Sundance Square in the city . . . you can’t even wrap your brain around how formidable she is.”
Coffman does the show’s editing in the Fort Worth Stockyards at Superior Productions, which in addition to being a video livestock sale company has a full production service. Superior also produces and edits Red Steagall’s show, West of Wall Street.
“I know that viewers are as awestruck as we have been to learn how gentle and agile these giants can be,” Coffman says. “The way the draft horse community has opened their arms to Pam and me, who were both quarter horse girls, has been incredible.”
As of August 2013, RFD-TV is available to approximately 41 million households in the U.S. It currently is carried by satellite providers Dish Network and DirectTV, as well as through cable providers Mediacom, Charter Communications, Verizon FIOS, Time Warner Cable and Armstrong. About 50 percent of RFD-TV programming comes from North Texas. RFD-TV has a sister station, Rural TV/ Family net, so the programming can also be seen locally on ATT/Uverse.
Gentle Giants is the No. 1 equine show on RFD-TV. Check RFDTV.com for show times.
position for growth
A $10,000 grant will help Texas Ballet Theater’s CityDance outreach program provide free ballet classes for even more children in DFW.
| by Kacie galloway |
The children watched with wide eyes as their instructors leapt through the air and spun around in the gymnasium. At once, you could tell that the kids wanted to emulate the elegant moves as they listened carefully and tried to do their own pirouettes.
These children were taking part in a ballet class provided by CityDance, Texas Ballet Theater’s new outreach program.
CityDance works to provide free ballet classes to elementary students throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex and has had great success. Many of the children who participate in the classes are at-risk and would not otherwise be able to take dance classes, and CityDance provides them with a convenient, fun and educational opportunity to learn more about ballet.
By partnering with schools, community centers and nonprofits, CityDance was
CityDance, Texas Ballet Theater's new outreach program, works to provide free ballet to elementary students.
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able to reach more than 1,000 children in its first year, tripling in size since the Ballet’s previous outreach program.
While the rapid growth can pose a challenge, Program Director and Texas Christian University graduate Merideth Tullous was grateful for the program’s success.
“Every school that has partnered with us has asked us to come back,” she said.
In addition to providing free ballet classes, CityDance also focuses on building long-term alliances with partnering organizations by coming to events, working at career days and forming relationships with the students who have taken the classes. “We don’t just come in and teach and then leave,” Tullous said.
A professional dancer and instructor herself, Tullous enjoys teaching the classes and seeing the children’s eyes light up when they learn.
“Watching the children enjoy the class and watching that spark is the most rewarding part,” she said.
CityDance has recently received a $10,000 grant from Texas Women for the Arts to continue performing their work in North Texas. The grant will cover administrative costs, professional instruction for the children and provide scholarships to promising students so they may continue their dance education at Texas Ballet Theater. This year four students have received these full-ride scholarships to TBT.
The free classes offered through CityDance include basic ballet instruction and an introduction to the French vocabulary used in ballet. The classes also go further than dance by teaching students discipline, self-expression, the importance of physical activity and encouraging passion for the arts. Students are also given a voucher to attend an upcoming Texas Ballet Theater performance to further expand their knowledge and appreciation of ballet.
art for all
Budding Fort Worth-based organization aspires to make the local art scene more accessible to everyone.
| by alison rich |
Most folks would concur that cultural enlightenment — in any or all of its iterations — has benefits aplenty. But for some, stepping foot into, say, a formal-feeling gallery or a velvetroped exhibit hall can be more than a tad intimidating. But Lauren Childs and J.W. Wilson aim to change that.
The duo — she’s a local artist, he’s a local art dealer/aficionado; they’ve been pals since the tender age of 5 — teamed recently to launch Fort Works Art (FWA). Their mission: “to break down the barriers that inhibit the spread of art to the community.” To meet that mandate, the group holds two Gallery Night events annually. Their first was this past spring; the second is set for Sept. 6. Proceeds benefit The Warm Place.
“We want to bring art and music together and to make art more accessible to the average person,” Childs said. “We don’t want people to feel intimidated.” Eventually, Childs and Wilson would like to open a local gallery space that exhibits a mix of long-time pros and talented up-and-comers. In the meantime, though, the pair will focus their efforts on Gallery Night, bringing in new and emerging artists — along with more established “career” ones — to showcase their wares. Those wares, Childs notes, tend toward an “edgier” niche a niche that, she maintains, has yet to be filled here in the Fort, where “conceptual and minimalist” pieces are more of the norm.
“Most of our artists are more realism-based; they push the limits,” she described of the painters and others who comprise their cadre. “It’s not as ‘quiet’ as a lot of the art you see around here.”
But it won’t be just artists in the spotlight on Sept. 6. The event, called “A Threaded Canvas,” will also feature musicians and fashion designers. And for those who enjoy some, shall we say, “spirited” fun with their cultural immersion: Wine, food trucks and an after-party featuring live bands are also part of the palette. It all takes place on Calhoun Street in the Shipping & Receiving building (the old Supreme Golf space) from 2 p.m. to midnight. “So you can bring your kids during the day and bring your significant other at night,” Childs said.
Besides a sampling of Childs’ pieces, the main gallery will house several works by six other local career artists: John Carlisle Moore, Leigh Ann Williams, Janet Chaffee, Riley Holloway, Janna Tidwell and The Dead Artists’ Society. Eighteen emerging regional artists’
The Dead Artists' Soceity, DAS 003, Mixed Media on Panel, 70"X59", 2014
creations will dot the hallway in a large, salonformatted installation. The fashion show will take place in the main space, spotlighting togs by such designers as Michael-David Light and Georgina Estefania. To cap off the festivities, three local bands will take the stage from 9 –12 p.m.
“A Threaded Canvas” is free and open to the public. That free aspect, Childs notes, is integral to FWA’s vision of providing an artistic venue that anyone and everyone can visit and enjoy. And she hopes that, as the word gets out, folks from far and wide will find their way to our fair town for a piece of the artistic action.
“We want to make Fort Worth a new hub for art,” Childs said. “We want people from out of town to say, ‘You’ve got to come to Fort Worth [to see the art]!’ There’s a ton of culture here. … It’s got that whole Santa Fe vibe.”
Fall Gallery Night
Sept. 6, 2014
Fort Works Art “A Threaded Canvas”
Shipping & Receiving Warehouse, Tilt Room
205 S. Calhoun St.
Gallery hours: 2–10 p.m.
Fashion show: 8:15 p.m.
Live music: 2 p.m.–midnight 817.235.5804 fortworksart.com
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Lauren Childs, Yes, Oil Pastel on Canvas, 42"X32", 2014
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Med dread
In a medical world where 75 percent of all physician office visits result in some form of drug therapy, the potential for mixed drug toxicity is a serious concern.
| by allana wooley |
Larry M., 68, was grocery shopping when he noticed he was sweating profusely. His brain buzzed, and he couldn’t concentrate on his shopping list or focus his eyes on the foodstocked shelves. He clutched the grocery cart to hold his body upright, his muscles suddenly weak all over.
Recording an alarmingly low heart rate, the ER staff identified the problem as a negative reaction to his many heart medications. Larry’s doctors dropped his Coreg dosage of the past 25 years from 25 mg twice a day to 12.5 mg twice a day to 6.25 mg twice a day, finally ending the medica-
tion-induced interior assaults. Larry was on a total of eight prescribed medications at the time.
Negative effects of mixing prescribed drugs can occur through a couple of different mechanisms, says Ashley Toale, assistant professor of pharmacotherapy for UNT System College of Pharmacy. Medications have specific pathways through which they are processed by the body — the liver, the kidneys. If a patient is prescribed multiple medications that are fighting to be processed by the same pathway, an increase or decrease of drug levels can result. Additionally, if your prescribed medications carry similar effects — causing sleepiness, lowering blood pressure — they can accumulate and push the body into dangerous territory.
Many drug interactions are unintentional, unpredictable and can lead to potentially life-threatening situations. There are several factors that affect the likelihood that a known interaction will occur: genes, physiology, age, underlying diseases, drug doses, duration of combined therapy and the relative time of administration of the many prescriptions.
“Thankfully, we do not see toxicity very often,” Todd Richwine, D.O., Family Medicine, Family Centered Medical Group, said. “But that has more to do with being a known issue, and we work hard to try to decrease the risk as much as possible. We have to be very careful about this, especially on the more complex or chronically ill patients when they see multiple doctors.”
The increasingly specialized nature of medical care means fragmentation in an
individual’s healthcare. Instead of seeing one doctor for all your health concerns, you might see a separate physician for heart disease, diabetes, joint problems and if you catch the common cold. While doctors and pharmacists are carefully trained on the ways drugs interact and do their best to prevent negative reactions, this becomes harder without a full list of a patient’s conditions and medications.
Unintentional drug interactions add millions of dollars to the annual cost of healthcare. With an aging population, these numbers aren’t likely to fall anytime soon. So what can you do?
“The No. 1 way to prevent [interactions], and the best advice I have for patients, is that you need to be completely upfront, open and honest with your physician,” Shaun Kretzschmar, D.O, Family Medicine, Aledo Family Medicine, said. “Bring in all medications, including vitamins, minerals and supplements. And ask questions. Any physician that is a good physician will always answer all of your questions about the medications he or she is prescribing.”
Ashley Toale, Assistant Professor of pharmacotherapy for UNT System College of Pharmacy
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Simple School Night Supper
| by Nancy Farrar,
Chef Impersonator | photography by Alex Lepe |
Panko-Parmesan Chicken
Tenders with Creamy Cheesy Orzo and Glazed Baby Carrots makes a quick and delicious school-night supper.
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Hey, MoM. What’s for dinner?
Can’t you just hear that ringing in your ears? And don’t you wish you had a good answer most nights? Instead of slinging burgers into the back seat of the car or bringing home packaged foods filled with preservatives and way too much salt, wouldn’t it be great to have a few quick, homemade and relatively healthy meals to feed your hungry family during the week? Well, here’s the good news. It’s totally possible.
School night suppers are really all about pre-planning. Keep some basics in the freezer and the pantry. Decide the night before what’s for dinner tomorrow. And remember to defrost something.
If you’re lucky, you can get the kids into the kitchen to both help…and learn. And I’d be remiss if I didn’t say a word here about getting the family together at the dinner table at least a couple of times a week. It increases family communication and really helps us stay connected in our somewhat disconnected world.
Even though my sons, Kevin and Michael, are now fully grown, I remember well
Dinner during the busy week is made easier if you pre-plan. Keep some basics in the freezer and the pantry.
Coat each chicken tender with mayonnaise. Then move to panko mixture, coating both sides well.
the juggling act of getting home from work and putting a nice family meal on the table at least a few times a week. So I thought back a few years and even polled my sons to remember some of their favorite meals when they were growing up. So here’s a meal you can cook up in about 30 minutes from start to finish.
Panko-ParMesan ChiCken tenders
CreaMy Cheesy orzo and Glazed BaBy Carrots
In these recipes, you can keep the fat and calories down by using light mayo and dipping sauces and by baking, not frying, the chicken tenders. I started cooking chicken on my pizza stone a few years ago. The stone is preheated in the oven, and it cooks quickly and evenly so the chicken is tender and juicy every time. Using panko (Japanese bread crumbs) gives the chicken a crispiness and texture that’s a nice alternative to bread crumbs. I serve our favorite BBQ sauce and low-fat ranch dressing for dipping with the tenders.
The glazed baby carrots are a real family favorite. Kids love to see tiny whole carrots with their green tops intact on their plate, and they love to eat them with their fingers (if
you allow that!). And I stopped peeling carrots a long time ago. No need to remove all those wonderful vitamins contained within. There’s only a little brown sugar in the glaze, so there’s no real worry about too much sugar, and you can use olive oil and/or butter to pan sauté them.
I serve the orzo in individual ramekins, so everyone has his or her own little bowl on his or her plate. If there are leftovers, just cover the ramekin, refrigerate and reheat in the oven or microwave the next day.
P.S. – A word on leftovers. When I first met my husband, he threw away all leftovers (including once tossing away all of brother-inlaw Rob’s leftover tiramisu). It’s still a family joke! He’s now been properly trained, and I always cook to have leftovers. So make enough the night before and have delicious lunches or a second dinner tomorrow.
Panko-ParMesan ChiCken tenders (Feeds 4)
• 2 lbs. chicken breast tenderloins
• 2 cups light mayonnaise
• 2 cups panko (or bread crumbs)
• 1 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, grated (Use good quality cheese. It makes such a difference.)
1. Ketchup/marinara/BBQ sauce/light ranch dressing - for the kids.
2. Sriracha Teriyaki Sauce - for the adults.
3. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Place the baking stone onto center oven rack to pre-heat thoroughly. to coat the chicken:
1. Place mayonnaise in a glass bowl. Mix panko, Parmigiano-Reggiano, herbs, garlic powder, salt and pepper in separate square glass baking dish, and blend well. Coat each chicken tender with mayonnaise. Then move to panko mixture, coating both sides well. [Do not rub off excess panko mixture. I try to keep as much on as possible and will often add some to the top if I think it needs more coating.]
shopping list
• 1 ½ lbs. chicken breast tenderloins
• Panko (Japanese bread crumbs)
• Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, grated
• *Fresh parsley
• *Fresh basil
• *Fresh oregano
• (*You can substitute dried herbs or premixed dried Italian herbs for the 3 fresh herbs above)
2. When all chicken is coated, place onto the hot baking stone, already preheated in the oven, and bake for about 15 minutes or until tops are golden brown. [If you don’t own a baking stone or pizza stone, use a cookie sheet and bake for 20 minutes, but don’t preheat it.] Remove all chicken from the stone and place onto a serving platter. (It will continue to cook if left on the hot stone.) The baking stone acts like a brick oven and cooks the chicken evenly and quickly, so it’s always tender and juicy. Cooking times will be shorter than typical oven cooking, so be careful not to overcook.
3. Serve the tenders with all your favorite dipping sauces.
creamy cheesy orzo (this is a vegetarian recipe)
• 2 cups orzo
• ½ cup butter or margarine
• ½ cup Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, grated (Use good quality cheese. Makes such a difference.)
• 2 tsp. fresh parsley (or 1 tsp. dried)
• 1 tsp. salt
• ¼ tsp. fresh cracked pepper
• ¼ cup skim or low fat milk
1. Cook orzo in water or chicken broth according to container instructions. Using chicken broth will impart just a bit more flavor, so if I have some in the pantry, it’s my choice every time. Drain the orzo and return it to the pot. Add remaining ingredients, stir well, and place into individual ramekins to serve.
2. If you don’t own ramekins, just stir this all together right in the pot, heat well, and serve.
glazeD BaBy carrots
• 2 bunches whole, unpeeled baby carrots with green tops cut to ½ inch (about 18 baby carrots)
• 1 Tbsp. olive oil
• 1 Tbsp. butter
• 1 Tbsp. light brown sugar
1. Wash carrots well, cutting the green tops to ½ inch. Place olive oil and butter in a hot non-stick skillet. Add whole carrots and cook on medium-high heat for about 8-10 minutes or until as soft as you like them. Add the brown sugar and cook another minute or two until the sugar is completely dissolved and serve.
garlic toast Bites (so simple and such a big hit)
For these, I use whatever bread or rolls I have in the house. I’ve used untoasted bagels for Garlic Bagel Bites (my fave) or day-old rolls from the night before. I’ve even used plain sliced bread for Garlic Toast Bites.
• 4 dinner rolls, halved
• Butter
• Garlic salt
1. Butter each half of the rolls and sprinkle with garlic salt to taste. Place on baking sheet on top shelf of the oven and broil on high until brown and toasty on top. Remove from oven and cut into bite-sized squares and serve. Your family will eat these up!
As always, a special thanks to our friends at Central Market in Fort Worth for the groceries used in my recipes
Whole carrots cook on medium-high heat for about 8-10 minutes or until as soft as you like them.
When chicken is coated, place onto the hot baking stone, already preheated in the oven, and bake for about 15 minutes or until tops are golden brown.
Creamy Cheesy Orzo
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Fall Fashion Camp
Crisp, chilly days are right around the corner, and there is no better way to celebrate than hiking into the wild blue yonder with some fashion-forward friends. For many, the thought of roughing it and sharing the great outdoors with wild animals may set the heart into a panic, but that was before Chanel began making boots you can wear for hiking. It seems this fall that all designers are embracing the wild side and layering on outdoorsy trends such as beautiful fur vests, plaid patterns, shearling coats, suede, fringe and all the cashmere you can possibly imagine. The line between casual and formal has been blurred. Oversized sweaters and down-filled jackets will keep you warm and beautiful whether climbing mountains or strolling in Sundance Square.
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Game On, BaBy!
In his time as TCU's director of intercollegiate athletics, Chris Del Conte has led the way to some of the most remarkable moments in the university's athletics history.
| by Gail Bennison |
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photography by Alex Lepe
Trying To inTerview Chris Del ConTe is like Trying
To hiT a moving TargeT. This immaculately manicured man, who’s dressed like he walked out of a GQ magazine, cannot sit still. To quote Texas Christian University Chancellor Victor J. Boschini Jr.: “Chris is the smartest person you’ll ever know who always speaks in sentence fragments. For Chris, it’s game on all the time. He has more energy than anyone I’ve ever known.” Del Conte began his journey as TCU’s director of intercollegiate athletics in October 2009. With passion, boundless energy, humor and genuine love of people, Del Conte remembers faces and names, assigns nicknames and has never met a stranger. Even in fragments, he is a master communicator and an unforgettable character. His mantra, he learned from his father, Robert Del Conte: “Be humble. Serve others. Be honest.” He lives those values.
Over the last five years, Del Conte has directed some of the most remarkable moments in TCU’s athletics history.
On July 1, 2012, the Horned Frogs became part of the prestigious Big 12 Conference. A new $164 million Amon G. Carter Stadium opened in September 2012. In a new era of Frog hoops, Daniel-Meyer Coliseum, TCU’s basketball stadium, is currently receiving a $60 million renovation to its interior design and exterior façade. Almost $6 million combined contributed to the August 2010 opening of the Jane Justin Fieldhouse at Garvey-Rosenthal Soccer Stadium and a new baseball performance center to be completed this fall.
Since Del Conte’s arrival, TCU athletics will have invested more than $230 million in facility upgrades by 2015.
Del Conte explains the importance of athletics to a small university.
“So think about it like this: If you have a house, the athletics department is the front porch, the university is the main house, and the alumni association is the back porch, and you’re always inviting people in,” he says. “What athletics has done for TCU is create an awareness of how great our university is. When you’re a small private school of 8,000 students, you become regional-based. What sports have done is open eyes to our great institution. Stories written about the Rose Bowl win, stories
about our football program and the success of our student athletes, have created an awareness of TCU. Young kids then say, ‘Hey, TCU, let’s look into it.’ ” Under Boschini’s leadership, TCU is now ranked No. 82 out of 3,500 academic institutions on the U.S. News 2014 list of best universities. “I’m fortunate to work for the very best chancellor in the country,” Del Conte says. “We’ve skyrocketed through the rankings because the chancellor has hired an incredible faculty and hired great deans. His investment on this campus has been phenomenal on the academic side and the physical side, but if you’re not there and don’t hear it, does the tree make a noise? Sports has opened eyes nationally as to what we have cooking.”
Del Conte spent more than five years on the athletic department staff at the University of Arizona. He served as an assistant athletics director for external operations at both Washington State and Cal Poly. He received a Bachelor of Arts degree in sociology from the University of California, Santa Barbara and a master’s degree in education administration from Washington State.
rector at Rice University when he was interviewed by Chancellor Boschini and the TCU selection committee.
“We were sitting at this long table, and they were asking a thousand questions,” Del Conte recalls.
The two most intriguing questions, he says: “Can you get us into a BCS Conference? Can you raise the money for a new stadium?”
“I’m thinking to myself, ‘Why wouldn’t you want to be a part of that?’ ” Del Conte says. “All I could think of was I wanted to be on that guy’s team because he was thinking bold. I was thinking I would crawl to work for him. Of course I would’ve agreed to anything. Oh, yeah, I can do it all! I had no clue how we were going to do it, but I agreed because I knew they wanted it so bad, and when someone sets their sights on audacious goals, you want to be part of his team.”
Boschini says Del Conte has exceeded every expectation.
“Two things about Chris that most people wouldn’t know,” Boschini says. “He is deeper than most people think, and he is more sentimental than people ever think. His secret to success is he never forgets it’s all about people. It doesn’t matter about winning or losing or coaches or money or new facilities . . none of that matters if it’s not about the people first.”
“I just think there’s a fine line between being insane and being a genius.”
Del Conte was serving as athletics di-
Under Del Conte’s watch, TCU twice established a single-season school record with six conference championships. Nine sports have won league titles. Sixteen of 20 sports have represented in NCAA postseason play with 12 teams nationally ranked. The rifle team won the 2010 and 2012 NCAA national championship. In 20092010, TCU was the only school in the na-
tion to play in a BCS game and win at least one game at the CWS.
The TCU football program, under Coach Gary Patterson’s leadership, made two straight BCS appearances, including a 21-19 win over Wisconsin in the 2011 Rose Bowl.
“From a standpoint of our football success, it has been built squarely on the shoulders of Coach Patterson,” Del Conte says. ”We owe a great debt to him.”
Patterson describes Del Conte as an unbelievable fundraiser, tremendous friend and great boss. “He’s made a major impact on TCU and Fort Worth during his time here.”
The Horned Frog baseball team under Coach Jim Schlossnagle reached the College World Series in 2010 and 2014. “Jim is first class, a winner,” says Del Conte. “He
simply does things the right way.”
Schlossnagle says Del Conte can relate to your everyday fan, your highest donor, coaches of every style and certainly he really endears himself to the student athletes. He has a unique leadership style that fits in very well at TCU.
“In 2007 he was the athletic director at Rice,” Schlossnagle begins a humorous— though not so humorous for TCU baseball at the time—story about Del Conte.
“We were playing a winner’s bracket game against Rice. We got a ton of rain, and there’s no way the field should’ve been played on. We had used one of our best pitchers the night before, and so it would’ve really been a distinct advantage for us not to play that game,” he continues. “Of course, the Rice coach knew that. We were trying to convince the NCAA repre-
sentative that the game should be moved to the next day.”
“And here comes Del Conte, the first time I’d ever met him. It’s soaking wet. There’s water and mud everywhere, and he’s got on these designer shoes and nice shorts and a Tommy Bahama shirt, and I was like, ‘Who is this guy?’ He comes in and just starts laying the law down. We ended up playing and losing the game. The very next time I see him is when I’m the coach representative on the selection committee for the new athletic director.
As soon as he walked in, he made eye contact with me, and immediately I said, ‘You know, you’ll be lucky to ever get this job. We should have never played that game.’
I forget what he said, but he’s pretty good at putting people at ease and making them feel comfortable. He does it in a variety of
ways, but he does it a lot with his humor. He’s quite a character. The thing is he can have that humorous personality, but when he has to switch and be serious and play the athletic director role, he’s very good at that too,” Schlossnagle says.
Board of Trustees member Malcolm Louden, president of Walsh Holdings in Fort Worth, remembers that incident at Rice. “I’m still mad at him for that day,” Louden says. “He takes his shoes and socks off, sloshes around in the water and says, ‘No, it’s not too wet to play.’ So we didn’t go to the super regionals. I still give him hell for it. Chris is always on the phone,” Louden says. “He’ll call me and say, ‘How ya doing?’ I tell him I’m all right. ‘Well, I’m just checking in,’ he’ll say. It might be 7:30 in the morning or 8:30 at night. You never know.
“What a lot of people don’t know is he goes to every athletic event he can. He works the crowd, talking to everybody. Then he goes home and helps his daughters with their homework. He adores his wife and those girls, and he takes his time with his girls very seriously.”
Louden says they give Del Conte a hard time about his dapper attire. “I went out and bought him some boots so he would look like he lived in Fort Worth, not California,” he said laughing.
Raegan Pebley was at Fresno State when she interviewed for the position of TCU’s new women’s basketball coach. She says she made some phone calls to check up on Del Conte before she had her interview.
“People were saying ‘Del Conte. That guy is crazy!’ ” Pebley says. “They also were saying he was an amazing fundraiser and has amazing amounts of energy. Everybody spoke in extremes when talking about him, so I was prepared to just be blown away by his presence. I met him for the first time in the interview, and he was very professional and serious about the di-
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rection of basketball at TCU. It wasn’t a show; it wasn’t about him. I just think there’s a fine line between being insane and being a genius,” she says laughing. “From the outside, I think people would characterize him as borderline insane, but when you work with him, there’s a genius about him. It’s all passion and enthusiasm, and he believes in TCU. It’s contagious.”
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Home on tHe RancH Del Conte enjoyed an unusual but happy and carefree childhood. In the mid-1960s, his parents, Michele and Robert Del Conte, bought a 147-acre ranch outside of Taos, N.M., and started a home for foster children. They had met in Mexico when both were aid workers taking care of children.
Chris, now 46, his younger siblings, sister Belisa and brother David, grew up with dozens of foster children, including three who were adopted. Many of the children just took the family name.
In July, Del Conte took his 13-year-old daughter to the ranch for a family reunion. “It was surreal looking at this through her eyes. She met my brothers and sisters and learned about their lives. We all call each other brother or sister,” he says.
Del Conte was born into his parents’ lifestyle. “It was a phenomenal childhood. I just didn’t
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Meeting with Board of Trustees member Eddie Clark
Meeting with recent graduate and former TCU women's tennis player Monika Sirilova
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know anything different,” he says. “The country was changing, and my parents were trying to change the world to make America better. I’m amazed at the kids today who are doing things to make a difference. I think this generation is the ‘we’ generation.”
Del Conte said that the only thing his parents required of him was to serve society. All the kids played sports, which helped them to be accepted at school.
“My mother made a lot of sacrifices to raise us,” Del Conte says. “Having 75 or 85 kids to care for when you’re 22 years old is tough. My father taught us to be humble, serve others and be honest. That was his mantra. He was a good man, always helping other people.”
Tragedy struck the family on a rainy night, Oct. 25, 2000. Del Conte’s father stopped his car and offered a cyclist a ride home. The man murdered Robert Del Conte and stole his car.
Dickson told him if he could win a game of tennis, he’d talk to him about a job. He couldn’t play tennis. After six games he hadn’t won a point.
“I told him I thought the best thing he needed was a fresh start,” Dickson says. “I called Cal Poly and got him an assistant athletic director marketing job, and told him if he generated a million dollars, I’d hire him at Washington State.”
Del Conte did it. Thus began his journey at Washington State.
The Dickson family dubbed him Chris ”Frank” Del Conte.
“There’s no one in this profession that I love more than Frank,” Dickson says. “He’s a very committed, passionate, genuine, sincere man that cares about his kids. For me, that says it all.”
“The girls counted his ties one day. He had 470. He loves his clothes.”
“It’s something you never get over,” Del Conte says. “I think about him every day. All his life he had helped people.”
Del Conte first met Rick Dickson, athletic director of Tulane University, in 1994. Dickson had left his position as athletic director of Tulsa to become the athletic director of Washington State. Del Conte was a graduate assistant at Washington State.
Over the course of the summer, Dickson was traveling and only in his office on Fridays. “I’d always see a young man outside the secretary’s office,” Dickson says.
“After about six or seven weeks, the secretary asked if I knew Chris Del Conte. She said he really wanted to get in to see me. I thought he was her son.”
There was a fundraising job that Washington State was about to advertise. Del Conte wanted to get in and sell himself.
Del Conte uses humor as his primary leadership tool. “It defuses angst,” he says. “I make light of a situation to tamper down so we can have constructive conversation. When you’re dealing with high-energy, highly emotional people, they say things they don’t mean to say. There’s times you have to be demanding, but I try to be really consistent.”
Del Conte includes his father, Boschini and Jim Livengood as mentors.
Livengood retired after 28 years as an athletic director. Del Conte worked for him at Washington State and at Arizona. He knew Del Conte’s parents.
“Mr. Livengood has the same values and character as my father,” Del Conte says. “He’s a good man; he gave me an opportunity, and I will always be indebted to him.”
Chancellor Boschini called Livengood about Del Conte when he was being considered for the position at TCU. “His first question was, ‘Is this guy for real? I just spent two hours with him, and I can’t be-
lieve he’s real.’ I told the chancellor that he was real and he would be more real the longer he was around him. We had a donor at Arizona who called me one day and said he liked Chris, and if I would just call him off, he’d give us anything we wanted,” Livengood says.
“That’s probably the nicest thing a donor can say. Now, that donor and Chris are dear friends. Chris is infectious. He’s genuine and generous. Almost every attribute he has is a direct reflection of his dad and his mom. He’s the prototype, and I mean this, of what the next generation of power athletic directors should be. By that I mean he can make tough decisions with power coaches, with very tough financial limitations to some degree. The Chris Del Contes of the world are going to make sure that intercollegiate athletics last. I love him. I could talk for days about him. He’s like a son.”
Chris met his future wife, Dr. Robin Ward (he calls her Dr. Ward), in the spring of 1997. She was finishing up her dissertation at the University of Virginia and was asked to come out and interview for a mathematics position at Cal Poly. “During that time, one of the professors took me out to show me the nightlife,” she says. “Word spread that there was this single woman on campus interviewing for a job. I got the position and moved to California in August 1997. I kept bumping into Chris, and he was always having a very good time. I kept putting him off. One night he talked and talked and tried to charm my phone number out of me,” she says. She refused to give it to him, but as he walked away, he scribbled a fake phone number on his hand and showed his friends, saying “I got her digits.”
One day he showed up in her calculus class. There was a lot of mumbling because the students knew him. She kicked him out. He came by later to apologize, and that’s how they began to talk. “He said when he saw me, he knew I was the one,” she says.
The Many Looks of Chris DeL ConTe
Del Conte is known for being a dapper dresser. He says he dresses nicely because he is representing not only himself but his family and TCU. Del Conte learned his love of clothing from his father who taught his kids to dress sharp.
They married in August 1999. “I’ve been laughing for a decade and a half and scratching my head. I’m very introverted and cerebral, academic and scholarly, never stepped outside the lines. Chris could not be more opposite,” she says.
They are proud parents to two girls. Sienna is 13 and Sophia is 12. Robin says Daddy is the silly guy. When the girls were little, he would let them paint his nails and put makeup on him. Robin loves to tell a story about Chris’ closet and a moving company. When they moved to Fort Worth, the movers started unpacking her clothes to put in the big bedroom closet. She told them it was her husband’s closet. “They said, ‘But this is the big closet.’ I told them when they saw my husband’s boxes, they’d know why he needed the big closet,” she said laughing.
“The girls counted his ties one day. He had 470. He loves his clothes.”
His father loved clothes and taught his children to dress sharp, Del Conte says. “We all got five sets of new clothes before the school year started. My dad said our appearance was important and that we should always look our best. You know, I dress nicely because I’m representing myself, my family and TCU.”
“She’s smart and a great mom,” Chris said of Robin. “When you get into this profession, it’s hard to find a balance, so you need someone who’ll be supportive. I’m lucky.”
Eddie Clark, owner of Professional Turf Products and TCU Board of Trustees member, played the position of quarterback at TCU from 1978-1982.
Clark says that most likely Del Conte
had a difficult decision as to which suit and handkerchief to wear for the magazine’s photo shoot. “I guarantee you, though, he had it all planned out and laid out the night before. His closet is better than walking into Neiman Marcus. I don’t think I’ve ever seen one stitch of clothing the same on him,” he says.
Clark adds laughing that Del Conte has made Attention Deficit Disorder cool. “He’s wide-open and full-throttle. He wanders a little bit, but then a few of us can pull him back in line. He has a repertoire about him, but his heart is ginormous,” Clark says.
“Chris will go anywhere, to any length, to help someone, and it doesn’t matter who that person is or isn’t. He has blinders on. I think a lot of that comes from his father. This story putting him in the spotlight will
Career By the NumBers
2009 – present Texas Christian University, director of Intercollegiate Athletics
2010
recipient of Bobby Dodd Division 1-A Athletic Director’s Award and one of five finalists for the SportsBusiness Journal’s Athletic Director of the Year
$164 million
renovation (completely funded through donor support) to Amon G. Carter Stadium opened in 2012
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Del Conte's tenacity was instrumental in getting TCU into the Big 12 Conference.
$60 million
renovation to the interior design and exterior façade of Daniel-Meyer Coliseum, TCU’s basketball stadium
$6 million
combined contributed to the August 2010 opening of the Jane Justin Fieldhouse at Garvey-Rosenthal Soccer Stadium and a new baseball performance center to be completed fall 2014
$230 million in facility upgrades by 2015 to the TCU athletic program
9
number of sports that have won league titles under Del Conte’s watch
2006-09
Del Conte was athletics director for Rice University
2000-06
he was at the University of Arizona as the senior associate athletics director, external operations
1998-99
Washington State, assistant athletics director, External Operations
1994-98
Cal Poly, assistant athletics director, External Operations
be a little difficult for him. He doesn’t carry any pretentiousness.”
Ricky Stuart, co-founder and owner of Texas-based Chicken Express, and a member of the younger generation of donors, says Del Conte blew into town like a whirlwind that fall of 2009. “I set up a meeting with him, and he was like, ‘Who IS this kid?’ Sure enough, we hit it off, and he nicknamed me ‘Ricky Chicken,’ ” Stuart said laughing.
Stuart says Del Conte is an accomplished chameleon: “He sits there and tells jokes like we’re fraternity brothers, and then if somebody walks in the room, he can immediately turn all polished and perfect like he’s at a press conference.”
What really threw Stuart off, he says, was how Del Conte was dressed. “He came in with matching everything, and he sure didn’t look like he was from New Mexico. He looked more New York Italian, all tanned and dressed to kill. So I’m like, ‘Who IS this guy?’ ”
“The more you talk to him, the more you realize not much gets by Chris. As a fundraiser, it’s hard to say ‘no’ to him. You kinda just sit there and say, ‘OK, yeah, how much do you need? Where do I sign?’ As Chris says, ‘That’s how easy it is, boys.’ He loves to call everybody ‘boy.’ ”
Joe Castiglione, vice president/director of athletics at the University of Oklahoma, says when he thinks of a word for Del Conte, authentic comes to mind. “I say that because what you see is what you get with Chris. In fact, when most people are first around Chris, they ask ‘Is he for real?’ Of course, the answer is: ‘Without a doubt.’ He’s a terrific person and built for fun. He’s on all the time. He is to any setting what a light fixture is to a dark room. When he walks into a setting, a flip is switched on. He’s a light like no other. He can make boots and jeans like a fashion statement,” Castiglione says.
The Big 12 In September 2011, TCU athletics had a dilemma. Del Conte had set everything in motion to get the university into the Big East Conference. Syracuse and Pittsburgh had announced they were leaving the Big East. Del Conte and Chancellor Boschini wanted to make sure TCU wasn’t joining a conference that was on a downward spiral.
They decided to go for the Big 12 Conference, a goal that wouldn’t be easy.
Del Conte and staff newcomer Jeremiah Donati drove to Austin on Tuesday, Oct. 4. Del Conte planned to meet with University of Texas athletic director DeLoss Dodds and convince him that TCU should be in the Big 12. Del Conte had no appointment. He didn’t know Dodds well, and TCU had just lost a home game.
Del Conte waited in Dodds’ office for two hours. The two finally met and talked for four hours. Del Conte said he left with no clue as to how the meeting went.
He turned to every athletic director in the Big 12 Conference for help. He also turned to TCU power booster Dick Lowe, former TCU football player and partner in Four Sevens Oil Co. in Fort Worth.
Lowe remembers the call he got from Del Conte. “He said that the Big East was going to fold, and we needed to get in the Big 12,” Lowe begins the story. “I said, ‘Well great, what do you want me to do?’ Chris said, ‘Who do you know that’s influential in other schools in the existing Big 12?’ I said, ‘Well, I’m a pretty good friend of Boone Pickens at Oklahoma State.’ He said I needed to call him and try to convince him that we need to be in the Big 12. ‘Who else you got?’ he says. I told him I had O.S. Hawkins, one of the most renowned Baptist preachers in the world. Then I said Dee Kelly, that he had a lot of influence in various places. So I called O.S. and I called Dee, and they called some guys and got them onboard. I called Boone up and he said, ‘Well, Dick, I’m all
for TCU. That’s the logical choice; they’ve played their way in; they need to be in, and we’ll support ’em full bore, and you can tell your athletic director that we’re on it. By the way, I think you’re gonna get in.’”
Interim Big 12 commissioner Chuck Neinas called Del Conte on Thursday morning, Oct. 6, and said, “Welcome home.”
“The morning we got that fateful call, I went in my room; oh boy, I broke down emotionally because I couldn’t believe it,” Del Conte says. “I’m breaking down thinking about it now. I was so happy for the university. Now we’re intertwined with these people. I laid on my bed, bawled, collected myself, came to school and I was jacked for like a month. The people in this institution worked so hard for this,” he said. “I didn’t live their trials and tribulations. I was just a conduit. But when you’re able to make a connection and see it happen, whew, big! Yeah, baby!”
Clarence Scharbauer III, chairman of TCU’s Board of Trustees, was vice-chairman during the search for a new athletic director. “I think the most important thing Chris has done is he was extremely instrumental in getting us into the Big 12 Conference, which is an amazing feat. I just think he’s the right guy at the right time for TCU.”
Hunter Enis, former TCU football player, professional player, and member of the board of trustees, is in partnership with Lowe at Four Sevens Oil Co.
Enis says the best thing about Del Conte is he’s at TCU. “Chris is one of the best we’ve had, for several reasons,” he says. “He’s real bright and enthusiastic and on top of everything in our conference and all over the country. He loves TCU and he’s entertaining, but he can be hard-nosed when he needs to be,” Enis continues. “I don’t know if we could’ve gotten into the Big 12 without him. A lot of people were involved with that, but he helped tremendously because he knows so many people all over the coun-
try. He can get his staff all going in the same direction so they can get things done. We like him. He’s good for TCU, and we hope he’s here for a long time because we’ve got a lot to do. I should have said that the best part of Chris is Robin,” Enis adds. “We’re keeping her. We don’t care what happens to him. She’s the best.”
Big 12 Commissioner Bob Bowlsby says that Del Conte has been an integral part of the re-shaping and re-branding of the Big 12 Conference. “He is a fun guy to be around, but he also generates very high-quality ideas and prepares strategy to achieve the desired outcomes,” he said. “Chris has had a transformative impact on the TCU athletics program, and his vision of the physical plant, coaching staff and the student-athlete experience will provide a legacy for decades to come.”
The most difficult part of his job, Del Conte says: “Meeting fans’ expectations. Sometimes, we lose sight that they are 18to 22-year-old kids. They’re going to make mistakes. And when they make mistakes, we’re on the front page of a newspaper. Those things are hard because you know the child, and then, when you tell them they can no longer be at TCU because they’ve blown that opportunity, that’s a sad day. Athletics is just a microcosm of society. But you know, there’s a page in the newspaper that’s dedicated to it. It’s an
honor and a privilege to wear that jersey. I constantly pound it every day. That thing never comes off—for me, for you, for the chancellor. They have to remember that, but you have to remember that they’re 18-to 22-year-old kids. So, managing expectations—whether it be a student, a fan, faculty, everybody. That’s the hardest part. But as long as you stay humble, you serve others and you’re honest, you have no problems.”
The most enjoyable part of Del Conte’s job is graduation day, Del Conte says.
“It’s my favorite day of the year because these kids come in as freshmen, 18 years old, wily, and they have all these ambitions and dreams, and throughout the four or five years, they’re going to have pitfalls and excitement and celebrations. You form bonds with them. I sit outside, I hug the kids, we talk, and you get to watch them as they leave, knowing they have accomplished something big.”
When asked about his own accomplishments, Chris Del Conte will give credit to someone else, every single time. With him, it’s never “I.” He doesn’t need to take credit because he is perfectly comfortable in his own skin. He makes everyone around him comfortable in theirs.
Del Conte is a consummate visionary. TCU and the City of Fort Worth are the grateful beneficiaries.
Chris Del Conte with his wife, Robin, and his two daughters, Sienna and Sophia
Kitchens for a cause
A Wish With Wings 2014 Kitchens Tour
| by Allana Wooley | photography by Alex Lepe |
They say that home is where the heart is. After speaking with the following seven homeowners, I would have to amend that statement to say that home is where the kitchen is. It is in the kitchen that life happens. Food is cooked, memories are made, friends and family come together and the heart expands. The beautiful kitchens that are featured on the following pages have luxurious amenities and every comfort a homeowner could dream of. Still, what radiates from each of these spaces is the warmth and openness through which people are drawn into the thrum of family hospitality.
It’s no wonder these owners have so willingly opened their doors for the third annual Kitchens Tour on Saturday, Sept. 20, from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Benefitting a Wish with Wings, this tour will help the non-profit fill many more of the wishes of Texan children with serious conditions.
Talented local chefs will be cooking up a storm at each stop along the way, giving tour-goers yummy bites to feast on. But, of course, the chefs will have to contend with the beautiful designs, views, features and aesthetic appeal infused into each space.
Gloria and Don Siratt 9552 Bella Terra Drive
When most people think about their dream kitchen they imagine the appliances and features they want it to have. For Gloria Siratt, the best part of her kitchen is the priceless view.
Gloria and Don Siratt’s kitchen looks over their backyard, providing a
and Don Siratt
view of trees and city lights at night. This calming view comes in handy during the more hectic weekend moments when the kitchen is bustling with friends and family. The Southwestern Mediterranean-styled kitchen plays host to the Siratts’ four children and nine grandchildren every Sunday and during the school year every Wednesday for a grandkids-only soup and salad night. The house has the goods to handle the big family though—with a Sub-Zero side-by-side double refrigerator, six-burner plus-a-grill stove, double oven, under-counter wine refrigerator, big center island and sink, and a Miele coffee maker, there is plenty of room to whip up the desserts, burgers, hotdogs and pastas the kids most enjoy.
Shades of burgundy and gold complement the wood floors and add aesthetic warmth to the familial warmth already flowing through the house.
Gloria and her husband, Don, a developer and one-time trucking company owner, recently remodeled the space, adding to the size of the kitchen and the sunroom at the end. “We just wanted a big area,” Gloria said. “[The kitchen] is the area where people gather. That’s how we live—all together and in big open spaces.” The kitchen in this home is really about the people who fill it rather than the food that comes out of it. This is why Gloria can’t think of one thing she would change. “We have just about everything we could want.” she said. “I can’t think of anything I would add.”
Tammy and Ty McKinney 4660 St. Benet Court
The rich aroma of garlic often greets visitors at the door to 4660 St. Benet
Gloria
Tammy and Ty McKinney
Kecia and David Maldonado
Fort Worth, Texas: The City’s
Court. Walk a little further into the house, and you’ll find the source of the garlic in a big pot of Italian food. Joyful cries of welcome will greet you in the huge open space containing the kitchen, dining room and living room. Tammy McKinney, of the American Heart Association, says she and her husband, Ty, an investor, designed it this way on purpose. “When you’re entertaining, everybody always ends up in the kitchen. So we wanted a space where no matter where you were you felt like you were part of the conversation in the kitchen,” she said.
A barreled brick ceiling distinguishes the Tuscan kitchen from the vaulted ceilings of the adjacent living and dining spaces without breaking the open flow. Tammy and Ty were lucky enough to work with a builder who was able to bring their unique wish list, culled from brochures, houzz.com and lots of thoughtful discussions, to fruition. One of these unique features is the ‘pantry’ that acts more as a hidden prep kitchen, complete with sink, full-size dishwasher and icemaker, running the length of the kitchen. “It’s great for parties to prep and clear so the kitchen is always clean and open,” Tammy said. “It’s kind of like you’re the wizard behind the curtain.”
Another conversation starter comes from the hand-hammered, copper vent-a-hood and sink, made overseas under the McKinneys’ direction every step of the way. All these, plus the prep kitchen, the 48-inch gas range with six burners and a griddle, side-by-side refrigerator/freezer, wine fridge, and warmer drawer, means the McKinneys have plenty of space for hosting their family and friends, which they like to do at least once a
month. But even on days when it’s just Tammy, Ty, their daughter Amanda and their pets, Daisy, Izzy and Simba, laughter and garlic still emanate from this center hub. “We use the kitchen every day. We cook at home a lot. The space is so open and large, it’s big enough for all three of us to be in there together getting ready for dinner.”
Kecia and David Maldonado 9517 Mardella Drive
The Maldonados weren’t supposed to live here. They had just finished settling into a nice house just down the street when, during a neighborhood stroll, Kecia and husband David, a pulmonary and critical care physician, noticed a new house for sale. Backing up to a ranch and neighboring a reservoir lot, the house had the benefit of a neighborhood setting with views of the country all around. When Kecia peeked in the window and saw the kitchen had 180 degrees of windows looking out onto this open land, she knew the family would soon be moving again.
The kitchen is by far the family’s favorite room in the house and is certainly where Kecia spends the vast majority of her time. The Maldonados’ kitchen has a bevy of roles—art studio, party space, classroom, and, yes, kitchen. All white (the color being the defining feature) and lined by windows circling around the kitchen and into the adjacent den, the cook space is light, bright, and showcases the outdoors. “We moved here because of our love of the outdoors and growing things in our garden and being able to cook and see outdoors as well,” Kecia said. Even the bar stools are
Tonya and Roe Patterson
Ashley and Grant Hall
acrylic, so as not to be obtrusive and take attention away from the natural beauty just feet away. Despite the emphasis on keeping the “massive amounts of countertops” spare, the kitchen does boast a suite of stainless steel KitchenAid appliances—side-by-side fridge, double convection oven, stove with six extra-large and sauté burners. Add in the butler pantry,, complete with wine cooler, and this kitchen is the complete package.
“I think all day, every day, for whatever reason, the kitchen is just kind of where everyone tends tto be," Kecia said. "It's a gathering space, eating space, project space. For us it’s a vital area.” Whether Kecia is using the space to wash, dry, and assemble her favorite salad, add strokes to her latest modern art painting, or wax nostalgic as her oldest daughter and friends decorate graduation caps, the kitchen is most likely where you will find the family on any given day, at any given hour. “When the counters are clean, the kitchen is closed, which usually means its times for bed because otherwise the kitchen is open all day everyday.”
Tonya and Roe Patterson 9341 Bella Terra
You know how, when you stand atop a mountain or watch a beautiful sunset, you feel inspired? That’s how Roe Patterson feels in his kitchen. Before the Pattersons moved to Fort Worth two years ago for Roe’s job, breakfast was just another meal of the day. Now, in the beautiful kitchen at 9341 Bella Terra, breakfast has become a family event. “He loves to get up and cook breakfast—he didn’t used to do that before, but in this kitchen he
does,” Tonya, Roe’s wife, said. “He cooks eggs and pancakes and it’s really fun. I think of him and the kids, it’s just so special.”
There is an interesting juxtaposition in the kitchen—with soft, whitewashed cabinets and windows that allow one to peek out to the back patio or into the living room, the space is light, bright and inviting. Tilt your head back a bit, and you’ll find a brick, Old-World-style ceiling with beams reminiscent of railroad ties as crossbeams, the sum effect being an added depth of warmth and coziness.
Because the ceiling is such a statement piece all by itself, the rest of the kitchen takes a step back to exist as clean, neat, and pleasant. “To be honest, the aesthetic is trying to keep everything off the counters,” Tonya said. The microwave has its own hidden drawer, the refrigerator doors blend into the whitewash of the cabinets, and there are four dishwashers to keep clutter off the countertops. Yes, you read that right. Four dishwashers.
Of course, with less clutter, there is more time for what matters. A fun period of chasing/running from kids around the buffet-ready island, a quiet moment with a cup of joe out of the Miele coffee maker (or Keurig because, “It’s just so easy to pop your little cup in there!”), or a reflective moment saying grace before eating at the immense circular breakfast table. And, with four dishwashers, no humdrum memories of cleaning up.
Ashley and Grant Hall 4616 Palencia Dr.
The Halls’ kitchen island is the statement feature to end statement features.
Mary and Joe Cleveland
The large island commands the eyes’ attention as soon as you walk into the kitchen. Which is not to say the rest of the space isn’t lovely—it is. The transitional kitchen, somewhere in between traditional and contemporary design, reflects an almost Dallas style in its eschewing of the Old-World look popular in its neighborhood counterparts.
The gourmet kitchen is filled with Thermador appliances, including a Sub-Zero fridge and oversized gas range for easy entertaining. The white painted cabinets have a tobacco/chocolate glaze that complements the white granite countertops running around the kitchen. But you only notice these small, lovely details once you’re able to tear your eyes away from the island. Topped off with bluish-green Italian Carrara marble, housing a sink and microwave, the top glimmers beneath the double chandeliers centered above the island.
This island is not just the best feature of the kitchen, it’s one of the best features of the entire house. In fact, the kitchen is the reason the Halls bought the house about six months ago. Grant and Ashley Hall, who own J&S Air and run Westside Chic Boutique, respectively, and their son and daughter spend all of their non-sleeping, non-working time in the kitchen. So they knew it had to be a space where they could entertain, eat and gather as a family.
“From the time we wake up to the time we go to bed, unless we’re at work, we are in the kitchen,” Ashley said. “I’d say we spend about 10 hours a day [in the kitchen]. We do everything from grounding to
praising in there.”
With the island, with the beautiful lighting the Halls upgraded after moving in, with the open concept allowing flow in and out and all around the kitchen, the Halls seem to have found the perfect space.
Mary and Joe Cleveland 4666 Sidonia Ct.
It’s Top Chef: Cleveland edition. Hudson and Bennett, teenaged sons to Mary and Joe Cleveland, are battling it out in the centrally located kitchen. Sliding across the dark green-gray slate flooring to get around the massive center island to the stainless-steel Thermador oven and gas range, warming drawer, ice maker, and refrigerator, the boys whip the mystery ingredients (lamb chops, yogurt, lemons, mint, jicama, basil, and dill for the entrée and pound cake, plutons, chocolate, and whipped cream for dessert) into delicious meals they later presented atop the black granite island for Joe, Mary, and youngest son Ty to judge.
That’s the kind of fun that characterizes how the Clevelands use their classic European-styled kitchen. Because they use the space daily, for evening meals and to entertain guests, it had to be warm, it had to be inviting, and it had to flow into the rest of the house. Mary and Joe spent more than a year working with their home designer to get just the right look. It’s evident they achieved the perfect balance of style and function when you hear them wax elegant about their kitchen.
“On one side of the kitchen is the breakfast area situated next to a wall
Jacquin and Lee Matthews
of French doors overlooking the Italian-style loggia, outside fireplace and garden. White cabinetry frame the stainless-steel Thermador [appliances]. On one side of the kitchen is a custom-made breakfront with glass-fronted cabinets and granite countertops that surround a decorative opening, allowing service access to the dining room. On the other side of the kitchen are two antique Eastlake doors,” Mary said.
Add to this beautiful description the six-color interior LED lights inside the glass-front cabinets and you’ve got a gorgeous, quality kitchen that functions more as a family room than the culinary room. On any random day one can find the Clevelands’ teenage boys trying to cook the largest pancake possible, Mary and Joe trying to perfect their crème brulee or rolling out homemade pasta, and friends and family cooking, drinking, and laughing around the island.
Jacquin and Lee Matthews 9585 Bella Terra
A tree of life welcomes you to Jacquin and Lee Matthews kitchen. Made by Tina McIntire, a local artist and stained glass whiz, the tree perfectly embodies what the Matthews’ wanted from their most heavily trafficked room. Combining the inorganic and organic, the window bridges the indoor/outdoor divide. “We wanted a kitchen that visually connected the indoor to the outdoor space with views of the pool and garden,” Jacquin said. “We were aiming for an organic feel using earth tones in the kitchen and dining room to add a calming effect.”
It works. Especially based around Jacquin’s favorite feature—the backsplash. In bringing the detailed piece to realization, Jacquin carefully sorted and selected beautiful semiprecious stones to which McIntire added materials like glass and rock. The mosaic is more than just a beautiful complement to the Wood-Mode cabinets and black granite countertops. It’s meaningful—based on Revelation 22:2 and Isaiah 40:31, the artwork is a daily reminder to the family of the importance of their values, the ability to persevere, and to provide hospitality.
And, of course, no space within the home embodies hospitality quite like the kitchen. When guests come to visit Jacquin or Lee, a physician and petroleum engineer, respectively, or their sons, Luke and Jacob, the family happily deviates from their normal routine of eating around the center island to make room for more love and deeper relationships at the dining room table.
The calming effect wrought by the earth tones and through-house views adds a bit of sanity to the otherwise bustling house. “The kitchen is the hub of our home, as is typical!” Jacquin said. “We gather here to eat, watch TV, fold laundry, or have family discussions. Our dog Max sleeps on the floor here, keeping the cat, RJ, company as he stares out the window considering his next conquest.”
The Matthews are thrilled with their kitchen, and have only one bright idea for improvement left: swap out the temporary lanterns currently illuminating the space for more visually stimulating pendant lamps of blown
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Fort Worth, Texas magazine's
guide to area caterers
When it comes to party planning, it’s all about detail. And between the hustle and bustle of finding the perfect décor or top-of-the-line reception facilities, one of the most important aspects remains — mouth-watering cuisine. Your guests may not remember if the music was too loud, but they will remember if the hors d’oeuvres were tasteless or the Tex-Mex was a little stale. Why not hire a professional catering service to prepare the fare and serve your hungry guests? Japanese, Mediterranean, Italian, Thai, Mexican and authentic Texas cuisine — there’s something for every budget. From elegant weddings and intimate affairs to Super Bowl parties and corporate functions, the caterers on the following pages have got you covered.
2014 Guide To Area Caterers
catering company phone contact name type of events
Affairs to Cater
All in Good Taste Catering
Ashton 610 Grille
Ashton Depot Catering & Events
Babes Chicken Dinner House Catering
Bistro Louise Catering
Black-eyed Pea Catering
Blue Bonnet Bakery
Blue Mesa Catering
Bonnell’s Catering
Bravo Catering & Event Planning
Brio Tuscan Grille
817.459.1803 Ricki Epstein Variety
817.263.5278 Sharon Hardy-Easter Variety
specialty foods
International cuisine
Upscale American cuisine
817.333.0324 Cindy Vazquez Variety Fine cuisine
817.810.9501 Aimee Hume Corporate/social/holiday/weddings/galas Fine cuisine, all varieties
Esparza’s 214.212.4200 Steve Brown Variety Fajitas/enchiladas
Esperanza's
817.626.5770 Jesse Lancarte Variety Mexican and American food Eurocater
Executive Catering of Texas
817.332.6010 Kristen Ariola Variety
817.905.8351 Doug Smith Weddings/corporate/graduations
European fare with Texas twist
carshonsdeli.com DFW Metroplex and surrounding areas
DFW Metroplex
Surrounding Areas
cateredforyou.com/ bellaevents.org
cityclubfw.com DFW Metroplex
DFW Metroplex, will travel
DFW Metroplex
Worth
DFW Metroplex
FW Area
FW Area
10 - 15,000
300+
Minimum $50 /No maximum
Unlimited
25 - 300
Up to 300
coburnscatering.com
completelycatered.com
Optional cornerbakerycafe.com
cousinsbbq.com
curlysfrozencustard.com
daddyjacks.org DFW Metroplex
DFW Metroplex
DFW Metroplex
350
Any
dickeys.com
dixiehousecafe.com
dutchshamburgers.com DFW Metroplex
25 - 3,000
joets.com DFW Metroplex
eurocater.com DFW Metroplex, will travel
15 - 1,000
DFW Metroplex
DFW Metroplex
DFW Metroplex
feastivitiesinc.com
fortworthclub.com DFW Metroplex
DFW Metroplex
Up to 1,000
Any
fredstexascafe.com Texas, will travel anywhere
10 - 8,500+
DFW Metroplex
gtexascatering.com
gloryhousecatering.com
Downtown OR Across Town
• Featuring 11 beautifully appointed private meeting/event rooms.
• All rooms have natural lighting with views of Sundance Square.
• Complimentary wi-fi access. In-house audio visual capabilities are available in all rooms.
• Our Executive Chef will design a menu for you or you may choose from a wide variety of standard menus.
• Plenty of covered parking with easy in-and-out for your guests.
• Spaces to accommodate from 1 to 350 people at the Club.
• Available to cater at your place of business, your home or at other locations.
• Classically trained service staff that you can trust to do the job correctly and properly.
D R Horton Tower, home of City Club
2014 Guide To Area Caterers
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Italianni’s
2014 Guide To Area Caterers
Piranha Killer Sushi
Pulido’s
Robert Jones Catering
Reata Restaurant
Red Hot & Blue
Renaissance Worthington
Restaurant 506 at The Sanford House
Rio Mambo
Riscky’s Catering
Romano’s Macaroni Grill
Ruth's Chris Steak House / Ruth's Chris Catering
817.348.0200 Lam Tran Public and private functions
817.583.9784 Rosie Flores Variety
817.829.4901 Robert Jones Variety
817.336.0500 Misti Callicott Variety
Sushi with a vibrant twist
Tex-Mex and Traditional Mexican Food, Special Request
Gourmet global cuisine
Cowboy cooking and Southwestern dishes
817.731.8770 Variety Barbecue
817.870.1000 donna.l.matney@ marriott.com Variety
817.861.2129 Event Coordinator
Upscale dining
Weddings/receptions/corporate events Inspired American cuisine
817.423.3124 Brent Johnson Variety Authentic gourmet Tex-Mex
817.624.8662 Ray Schneider Variety/corporate/personal Barbecue/Western
817.336.6676 Catering manager Variety
817.348.0080 Stephanie Reed
Weddings/corporate/cocktail parties/indoor and outdoor/buffet and seated dinners
Sammie’s Bar-B-Que 817.834.1822 Bill Roach Variety
Savor Culinary Services, a personal chef and boutique catering company
Shaw's Catering Services
Sodexo/Fort Worth Museum of Science and History
817.277.3031 Kim Hilton
817.926.2116 817.475.4332 Ann Diakis-Shaw
Weekly, daily family meals/private in home dinner parties and events/interactive cooking classes/corporate luncheons to include lunch and learns/all types of parties and events/anniversary dinners and weddings
School Functions, Business Meetings, Weddings, Rehearsal Dinners, Receptions, Holiday Parties, Anniversaries, Private Parties & Special Events
Upscale Italian
Steak/lobster/fresh seafood/hors d' oeuvres options/carving stations
Focus on special dietary needs, local, seasonal, farm to table, all natural and organic
2014 Guide To Area Caterers
Spring
Sweet Memories Cakes & Catering
TCB Catering
Tastefully Yours Catering
817.379.3777
Texas-style barbecue and Mexican
Pecan-crusted sea bass/pan-seared fish/ lamb
“I have used Teresa for the last 20 years for my events. I can always count on Teresa and her well trained staff to make sure the party goes well.”
Michael Thomson at Michaels Cuisine
“I will not host a party without Teresa’s staff! It just makes all the difference.” – Becky Haskin
“Teresa’s staff are miracle workers! From serving to cleaning up, Teresa will make your event.”
Feastivities
Race to the Finish
Work on the 2014 Fort Worth, Texas Dream Home is in its final stages with touring in September and October.
| by Paul K. Harral |
September is a busy month in the Dream Home business. A process that started months ago is now in its final stages as the builder and the interior designers prepare the house for its public showing.
The 2014 Dream Home sits on a 16,000-square-foot lot at 4800 Estonia Court in Montserrat, off Team Ranch Road in southwest Fort Worth. The architect, interior designer and builder is HGC Real Estate Services. Ticket proceeds for the tour benefit a Wish with Wings, which makes wishes come true for children with life-threatening illnesses. It is the second Dream Home benefiting the charity.
Builders and suppliers participate to show off their work and products to each other and the public and to forge mutual relationships. But don’t overlook the charity aspect. That’s a big draw to companies that want to give back to a community that has made them successful.
Both are true of J&S Air Inc., says owner Grant Hall, who supplied the air conditioning and heating systems. “We are very honored to be involved in the Dream Home project for four years in a row,” Hall said. “It is amazing to watch all the different contractors and vendors come together for a great cause.”
Suppliers to the companies are also involved. “I would also like to give a special thanks to Standard Supply for their partnership and generous donation of materials and Amana equipment that made the
2014 Dream Home possible,” Hall said.
Amber Paulk of The Kitchen Source echoes Hall’s comments. Her company is supplying Wood-Mode Custom Cabinetry. “We participate for not only the design challenge, but also the people we meet and giving back to the community by benefiting a local charity,” Paulk said. “There are always other projects you get paid to work on, but this is our little way of giving something back.”
There are challenges. “Kitchens are very personal and individual spaces,” Paulk said. But the final client — the purchaser of the home is unknown, so there is no one to ask what they are looking for in their kitchen. As a result, the kitchens “have to be more universal and less personalized for the individual homeowner.”
2014 Fort Worth, texas DReam Home
4800 Estonia Court, Montserrat, Fort Worth
Benefiting a Wish with Wings
Bryan Page and Vintage Floors have a long-standing relationship with Dream Homes. He provided and installed the hardwood floors and kitchen backsplash tile. That allows Vintage Floors to showcase its work, but more importantly, work with new trades and make new friends, he said. One of the company’s suppliers, Pallmann, got into the act as well, donating the hardwood floor finish.
Tour Dates: Sept. 20 - Oct. 19
Wed.-Sat.: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Sun.: noon-5 p.m.
admission: $10; Free with a $20 subscription ($10 goes to the charity)
“It is a privilege to work on a project that supports such a wonderful organization as a Wish with Wings,” Page said. “We at Vintage Floors are truly honored to be able to contribute to this project, whose benefited charity brings joy to the lives of chil-
dren battling life-threatening illnesses.”
Aaron Ornamental Iron Works, founded in 1985 by Todd Brock, is a consistent participant in Dream Homes. The company provided exterior fencing and gates, and the courtyard gates. Brock is proud to be a Fort Worth company able to incorporate “Old World” hand forging into its products and to support local charities. He’s said in the past that his forging staff has more combined years of experience than other similar companies in the DFW area.
Kelly Russell of Texas Custom Window & Door figures his job is to do the legwork on selecting and installing windows so that builders can concentrate on other parts of the construction process. He supplied the windows in the house, using Jeld-wen Premium EX wood windows.
“I personally do not know someone who has benefited from a Wish with Wings,” Russell said. “However, anytime I can contribute to such a great cause in some small way, I look forward to the opportunity. It’s my avenue to help out those programs that do so much for so many people.”
Modern homes are electronically complex, and Universal Systems designed and installed the systems in the Dream Home. The company started in 1981 as a burglar alarm company, and over the years has performed more than 1,000 home entertainment installations. “We provide a total solution in one company, integrating all electronics into a single manageable remote control, and automating your home to ‘think for itself,’ ” said Gary Dilling.
One complexity with the Dream Home is that the rooms are open to the center of the home. “The sound level in each area must be calibrated so as not to distract other areas,” he said. Of special interest is what he called a Media Décor Moving Art TV — a high-definition TV in a concealed art frame — over the fireplace. It and all other media equipment can be controlled by smartphone or tablet.
New to the Dream Home this year is Pro Serve Plumbing, a family-owned business since 1996. It supplied plumbing labor and materials excluding fixtures. “When we found out other professionals in our industry were coming together to build an amazing home [benefiting]
the a Wish with Wings charity, we reached out to them and asked that we be considered as a partner in this project,” said Kenneth Golden.
He’s a father of four boys, all of them healthy. “I could not imagine not only what life is like for the children who suffer from these types of illnesses, but also what their families go through with them,” Golden said.
Prewitt Electrical Services Inc. supplied “all electrical material, labor and over a decade of collective knowledge and experience,” said Jeff Prewitt. “We have over 15 years experience in the electrical field. Our company does all phases of electrical work, serving both residential and commercial clients.”
Texas Designer Flooring has been involved with Dream Homes for more than 10 years. The company specializes in custom hardwoods, unique tile, stone and luxury carpeting. “As in years past, we will be supplying the Dream Home with carpet, tile and hardwoods,” said owner Jessie Boyd.
“We not only love being a part of such an exclusive project, but we also love the relationships that develop because of it,” Boyd said. “Any time there is an opportunity to help a child, it is something special. When there is an opportunity to help a child with an illness or life-threatening condition, it becomes even more special, especially when we’re able to assist by doing what we love.”
Pierce Decorative Hardware and Plumbing has been around since 1937, offering a wide selection of both hardware and plumbing products as well as more than 100 years of product and industry experience, says Paula Roberts. The company supplied the door hardware. Roberts said that they strive “to participate in activities that promote the development of this community and industry. We are equally interested in supporting a charitable cause as well.”
On a normal job, team members would track changes in design and adjust the product to fit.
“Unlike many consumer-driven projects, the Dream Home had very few changes, allowing us to maintain the integrity of the initial design and specification,” Roberts said.
When you walk into the central great room of the house, you will be struck by the sweeping size of the two-story space, and DWR Contractors Inc. hung every square inch of the sheet-
rock. “It’s always fun to take on new projects and put together new ideas and see them come to completion,” said Wade Roberson.
Sheetrock is sheetrock, but the design of Dream Homes adds a challenge. “We do mainly custom homes, so we’re used to doing the high-end finishes and the detail work that goes into the Dream Homes,” he said.
Elliot Fischer, Fort Worth showroom manager for Interceramic Marble Collection, will be as excited as anyone to tour the home. His company has been involved since 2008. “It’s always been a good program for us,” he said. “We get a lot of people coming through the house, and then they come over here to see what they saw in the home. And then, of course, there’s the charity.”
IMC supplied the granite and marble countertops. “We never actually see the house until we go to the pre-opening magazine party, because we’re just a supplier,” he said. “We don’t actually have to install anything.”
2014 DREAM HOME PARTNERS
Aaron Iron Works
Advanced Architectural Stone
Ajax Glass & Mirror
Blooms Landcare
Durango Doors of Fort Worth
DWR Contractors Inc.
Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery
HGC Residential Development
Interceramic Marble Collection
Interceramic Tile & Stone
J & S Air Inc.
Loveless Gutters
New Leaf Foam
Overhead Garage Door
Pierce Decorative Hardware and Plumbing
Prewitt Electrical Services Inc.
Pro Serve Plumbing
Sweeney Lumber Co.
Texas Custom Window & Door
Texas Designer Flooring of Fort Worth
Texas Tile Roofing
The Kitchen Source
The Sherwin Williams Co.
Universal Systems
Vintage Floors
VeneTian PlaSTeR naTuRal Clay
Ovarian Cancer and Genetic Testing
Q: Do genetics play a role in ovarian cancer?
a : most women with ovarian cancer have a sporadic rather than an inherited cancer. However, less than 15 percent with ovarian cancer are associated with an inherited genetic mutation—most commonly BrCA1 or BrCA2 gene mutations.
Q: Are genetic tests available to help detect genes that can put an individual at an increased risk of ovarian cancer?
Q: Who should consider genetic testing for ovarian cancer?
a : national Comprehensive Cancer n etwork (nCCn) guidelines recommend genetic counseling and testing for familial ovarian cancer syndromes in all women diagnosed with ovarian cancer. Genetic testing is expensive, so a detailed family history of malignancies should be elicited to identify possible familial cancer syndromes that would direct testing and selection.
Q: What advice would you give women who have received a diagnosis of ovarian cancer?
a : Seek care from a medical oncologist and gynecologic oncologist who can explain ovarian
a : Blood and buccal DnA tests for BrCA1 and B rCA2 mutations are available commercially. For patients who meet criteria for genetic testing, expertise is required to ensure it will be properly interpreted and that the results will aid in diagnosis or influence management of the patient or family members at risk for hereditary cancer.
cancer, staging and the possible treatments for it based on nCCn guidelines. they should cover possible benefits and risks and give you relevant information that is suitable for you and reflects any religious, ethnic or cultural needs you have.
Q: How do you work with your patients who have been diagnosed with ovarian cancer?
a : n avigating and understanding treatment options are critical for an ovarian cancer patient’s survival. i explain the standard treatment for ovarian cancer and always try to give family and caregivers a chance to be involved in decisions. i review the care as treatment progresses, or as circumstances change, which may include changing mind about treatment. Also, i assess if a woman is eligible to participate in a clinical trial at any point of her care: before, during or after treatment.
Revathi Angitapalli, M.D.
USMD Cancer Center
811 W. Interstate 20, Ste. G-14 Arlington, TX
New Pap Smear Guidelines, Changes
Q: The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists has recently released new guidelines related to cervical cancer screening. What has changed?
a : traditionally, the Pap smear has been collected yearly as a part of a woman’s annual exam. For women over 30, we have new guidelines that support “cotesting” every five years. This means performing two tests on a sample of cells collected from the cervix—the Pap and an HPV test. For women age 21–29, we collect a Pap smear alone every three years. if a woman is over age 65 or has had a hysterectomy, she may not need a Pap again.
Q: What is the difference between a Pap smear and an HPV test?
a : the Pap smear collects cells from the cervix to screen for abnormalities that may lead to cervical cancer. these changes are caused by a virus, HPV (human papilloma virus). this virus is contracted through sexual intercourse, and women have a lifetime exposure risk of nearly 90 percent. the HPV test actually tests for the presence of the virus that causes these changes.
Q: Why have these changes been implemented and are they beneficial to patients?
a : t hese changes have come about in response to years of research to better understand how HPV works. in the past, abnormalities were aggressively treated, and we now understand that much of the time most HPV will resolve without causing problems. t he new screening frequency allows low-risk women to avoid undergoing unnecessary testing, while keeping higher-risk women under appropriate surveillance.
Q: Should every woman follow these guidelines?
a : Some women may not follow these guidelines exactly. For example, if a woman has been treated for precancerous or cancerous lesions on the cervix, then she may still need more frequent Pap smear testing.
Q: Should women still have their annual well-woman visit with their gynecologist?
a : Absolutely. the annual exam is much more than a Pap smear. it allows us to perform a thorough physical exam, including a breast and pelvic exam. it’s also a good time to begin discussions with your
doctor about issues such as contraception, StD screening, infertility, menopause, abnormal bleeding, pelvic prolapse and much more.
Heather Gardow, M.D.
USMD Arlington North Clinic
809 W. Randol Mill Road Arlington, TX 76012 mcnt.com
888.444.USMD
Farewell to Fibroids with Robotic Surgery
Q: What is a uterine fibroid?
a: A uterine fibroid is a benign tumor on the muscle wall in the uterus. it can occur as a solitary tumor, or there can be several throughout the uterus. Fibroids can come in a variety of sizes, from pea size to the size of a large cantaloupe. Symptoms can include problematic periods such as heavy flow and clotting, prolonged or frequent bleeding or bleeding in between regular periods. Painful periods, painful intercourse and pelvic pressure on the other organs are often present as well.
Q: Are uterine fibroids common among women?
a: Fibroids are an extremely common problem and one of the most common reasons for hysterectomies done in the United States. Approximately half of women will develop fibroids by the age of 50. they most often occur during the 30s and 40s and gradually begin to decrease in size after menopause.
Q: How are uterine fibroids treated?
a: there are a variety of treatments for fibroids. the choice of treatment depends on several factors including what symptoms they are causing, the patient’s desire for future children, and how large or how many fibroids are present. Although there are medications available to treat fibroids, surgical removal is the most common treatment.
Q: Why should a woman consider robot-assisted surgery for the removal of uterine fibroids?
a: robotic-assisted fibroid surgery has many advantages over traditional surgery. For many
years, the incision required has been approximately 6 inches, extending across the lower abdomen. now with the advances in minimally invasive robotic surgery, that has decreased to four small incisions about ½-inch to 1-inch long. this enables much quicker recovery including less pain and quicker return to work, exercise routines and normal activities. robotic surgery can often be done as an outpatient procedure.
Q: Why do you like doing surgery at USMD Hospital at Arlington?
a: i am continually impressed by the desire for excellence of all the staff. this includes everyone from the operating room nurses to the cafeteria employees. the administration is always striving to improve in every area but maintains that patient care and satisfaction are priorities.
Ellen Parrill, M.D. USMD Arlington South OB/GYN Clinic
811 W. Interstate 20, Ste. 218 Arlington, TX 76017 mcnt.com
888.444.USMD
Ovarian Cancer: Early Diagnosis Is Key
Q: What is ovarian cancer and how prevalent is it in the U.S.?
a: ovarian cancer is the second most common type of female reproductive cancer in the United States. there have been reports of more than 21,000 cases diagnosed per year, with approximately 13,000 deaths resulting from this disease.
Q: Are there things that put women at higher risk for ovarian cancer?
a: Unfortunately, many women will be diagnosed with ovarian cancer without having any risk factors. However, we do know that a woman may be at higher risk if she has a close family member who has had ovarian cancer or if she carries a mutation called BrCA1 or BrCA2. She may also be at higher risk if she has never given birth or has had trouble getting pregnant in the past or has endometriosis.
having used birth control pills over a long period of time reduces the risk, but there are also small risks of taking this medication that need to be evaluated on an individual basis as well. Having a tubal ligation, having given birth and breastfeeding have also been suggested as protective against ovarian cancer.
Q: What can women do to lower their risk of developing ovarian cancer?
a: many of the risk factors associated with ovarian cancer are not controllable. We do know that
Q: How is ovarian cancer diagnosed?
a: the best route for diagnosis is open and honest communication with your doctor about any symptoms that are persistent throughout
the month, and use of ultrasounds, pelvic exams and CA125 screening appropriately. All of these methods together give us the best chance of an early diagnosis.
Q: What are some of the treatment options available to women diagnosed with ovarian cancer and how effective are they?
a: treatment usually comes in the form of a surgery for “debulking,” or reduction of the tumor, followed by chemotherapy. the treatments are markedly more effective if the cancer is caught at an early stage, which is why early diagnosis, if possible, is key.
Gladys Tse, M.D.
Put the Freeze on Prostate Cancer at USMD
Q: How common is prostate cancer, and who is at risk?
a: Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men. One in four to five males is diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime.
Q: How is cryotherapy done?
a: the treatment utilizes slender probes called
“cryoprobes” that deliver cycles of extremely cold temperatures and warm temperatures to freeze, thaw and ultimately destroy cancerous cells
in and around the prostate gland. Under ultrasound guidance, the probes are inserted through the skin and strategically placed in and around the prostate to target the entire gland and minimize damage to surrounding healthy structures. After two or more freeze/thaw cycles, the cancer cells die, and the dead tissue is reabsorbed or remains in the body as scar tissue, posing no further health threat.
Q: How does cryotherapy destroy prostate cancer?
a: Cryotherapy kills cancer cells through several mechanisms. one, the extremely cold temperatures of around 40 degrees Celsius or colder can directly destroy the cancer cells. there is an osmotic effect that bursts the cells when they thaw, much like a balloon that is overinflated, but in this case with water rather than air. the third cause of cell death is the destruction of the blood vessels, thus depriving the cancer cells of oxygen and nutrients. if we get the temperature cold enough, all the cancer cells will die.
Q: Are there advantages to using cryotherapy for prostate cancer?
a: Cryotherapy is an effective yet minimally invasive alternative to surgery and radiation therapy. it is a relatively short procedure (one to 1.5 hours) and offers a quicker recovery and reduced severity of potential side effects, such as incontinence or impotence. in most cases, the patient goes home the same day.
Q: Why do your patients prefer to have surgeries at USMD Hospital?
a: First and foremost is the professional and caring staff. From the moment they arrive to their discharge home, we strive to offer patients a positive and safe environment. their rooms are private, which enable family members to stay with them. Complimentary Wi-Fi and better-than-average food offerings make their stay seem like a home away from home.
Clif Vestal, M.D. USMD Cancer Center 801 W. Interstate 20, Ste. 1 Arlington, TX 76017 usmdpcc.com 888.444.USMD
USMD’s ‘Unique’ Care a Perk for Prostate Patients
Q: What role does a medical oncologist play in the treatment of prostate cancer?
a: typically, medical oncologists are not involved in prostate cancer care until the disease has spread, or metastasized. What is great about the
USmD Prostate Cancer Center is that men remain in the same practice whether they see a urologist, radiation oncologist or medical oncologist. more importantly, men can see any of these specialists at any time during the course of their disease.
Q: Are there any new advances in the medical treatment of metastatic prostate cancer?
a: our current treatment armamentarium includes immunotherapy, hormonal therapy, chemotherapy and radio-isotope therapy. many of the newer treatments are much better tolerated than traditional chemotherapy, and some can be taken orally at home. in addition to overall survival benefit, all of them have been demonstrated to improve a man’s quality of life. We also have two available supportive therapies to help prevent bone fractures. more importantly, there are many promising agents on the horizon including vaccine and targeted therapy.
Q: Are there any complementary treatment services for prostate cancer?
a: the USmD Center for integrative Services offers various support services including therapeutic massage, acupuncture, meditation and yoga. these support modalities complement the recommended medical therapy and help combat and mitigate potential treatment and disease-related side effects such as fatigue, nausea and pain. many of our participants have experienced decreased anxiety and stress levels and improved quality of life. in addi-
tion, i encourage all of our men to remain physically active and to eat a well-balanced diet. i have so far refrained from recommending that my patients take any specific herbal or vitamin supplementation, except for calcium/vitamin D, as we do not have any clear data to support their benefit.
Q: What makes the USMD Oncology Program stand out from others?
a: A very unique part of prostate cancer care at USmD is our multidisciplinary approach. the Prostate Cancer Center houses urology, radiation and medical oncology. We have seven urology subspecialists who only treat prostate, bladder and kidney cancer. Communication between the different specialties is fast and seamless. in fact, the USmD oncology program is the only regional program of its type in texas.
C.K. Wang, MD
USMD Cancer Center, Medical Oncology
801 W. Interstate 20, Ste. 132 Arlington, TX 76017
usmdpcc.com
888.444.USMD
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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 day-to-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.
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Students in the Glen Rose ISD and surrounding districts and home schools benefit from a couple’s desire to spread their love for the arts.
| by paul K. harral |
If, in the future, the conductor or a featured soloist for the fort Worth symphony orchestra is announced as being from the dinosaur capital of texas, it likely will be because of Frances and the late John Wasilchak.
Hall for performances, a dress rehearsal and tours for selected students. The school district funds additional experiences and provides teachers with a curriculum to accompany the program.
The Wasilchak Charitable Fund is one of 190 charitable funds administered by the foundation. The foundation has assets of $200 million and ranks 81st out of more than 700 community foundations in the United States. Since its founding in 1981, the Community Foundation of North Texas has made $160 million in grants.
The Glen Rose couple established the Wasilchak Charitable Fund at the Community Foundation of North Texas in 2000 to allow the now 1,640 students in the Glen Rose ISD to experience the thrill of the symphony.
“I love working with Fran and can see what a difference her generosity is making to the children of Glen Rose,” said Vicki Andrews, director of Operations/Donor Services, at the foundation. “She gets great pleasure out of watching them learn and grow, and she continues to amaze me with her energy and zeal for these projects.”
Those projects include a master class in the fall for middle school and high school band students taught by seven symphony musicians who travel to Glen Rose. The symphony also plays two concerts annually in the district — one for grades 6 - 12 and another for grades K - 5. Surrounding school districts, home-schooled children and community members are invited. The program also includes visits to Bass
“The Community Foundation serves donors by being a trusted repository for their tax-deductible funds so they can carry out their charitable giving,” said Nancy Jones, president and CEO of the foundation since March 2009. “Our local experience and our willingness to serve as a convener of parties around critical issues allows us to serve the greater community.”
In contrast to most nonprofits, which have a specific mission focus, the Community Foundation focuses on all aspects of what builds a community, she said.
Andrews says the vast majority of children who participate through the Wasilchak Charitable Fund would not have had the opportunity to do so otherwise. “These programs increase their understanding and love of music in a way that will stay with them their entire lives,” she said.
“I have always thought a Community Foundation is a perfect place to work,” Jones said. “We are at the intersection of great people doing great things in nonprofits and wonderful people who want to put funds aside for charitable purposes. It’s our job to steward charitable funds for the people who entrust us with them.”
It is very satisfying work, Jones said. “I enjoy the chance to help people learn effective ways to carry out their charitable goals and causes they want to benefit now and even long after they’re gone. It is a real pleasure working with individuals and families who care about our community,” she said.
The Wasilchaks are an example. “The Wasilchaks have provided for these programs in their will,” Andrews said. “The Community Foundation of North Texas will dutifully administer the endowed funds for these programs in perpetuity, carrying on their work well after their lifetimes.”
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Cuisine for Healing helps cancer patents battle their disease with nutrition and now is offering its specially prepared meals online.
W e don’t automatically think of food as a weapon when we or our loved ones are fighting life-threatening diseases. But it only makes sense that feeding the body nutritious foods is part of that struggle.
“At a time when it’s more important than ever to eat healthy, many cancer patients and others fighting for their lives simply do not have access to the kind of food they need, let alone the energy or ability to shop for and prepare healthy meals,” said Sue Austin, president of Cuisine for Healing.
The organization, founded by the late Wendy Wilkie, a young mother fighting
breast cancer, prepares and delivers specially crafted meals to patients who qualify for the organization’s Outreach Food Program. It delivered 72 meals in its first month in operation in February 2010. A new 3,000-square-foot kitchen opened in January that will make it possible to deliver 25,000 meals in 2015.
“As far as we know, no other nonprofit organization in Texas has the same kind of meal program as Cuisine for Healing,” Austin said. The program provides two meals per day, seven days a week, at no cost to qualifying patients in the Tarrant County area. Meals can be picked up by family, friends or delivered at no charge
to the client’s home by a volunteer. Clients for the program are referred from major cancer treatment facilities in Tarrant County.
Not everyone qualifies for the Outreach Food Program, but the meals Cuisine for Healing prepares are available to everyone through the organization’s retail food program. New this year is online ordering through the website (cuisineforhealing. org) where a shopping cart function has been added. Previously, orders had to be placed by phone or email.
The program started as an enhancement of cancer treatment, but it is for those fighting other diseases as well, such as heart patients, diabetics and those with other life-threatening diseases, Austin said. “People who purchase these meals know that they are receiving healthy, delicious, fresh meals that have been specifically developed to help the body heal,” she said.
Wilkie created Cuisine for Healing in 2006 with a dream of having healthy, fresh, delicious meals delivered to the homes of people when they were too sick to drive, shop or cook for themselves. She lost her battle with cancer in August 2008, but a group of her friends carried on for her.
“Wendy’s big heart, selflessness, tenacity and spirit live on as we carry the torch forward to fulfill her vision and grow Cuisine for Healing to feed those with cancer and other life-threatening illnesses,” Austin said.
| by paul k. harral |
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Think today’s kids are too self-centered? Ryan Prince will change your attitude.
| by Paul K. harral |
To be named as the outstanding Youth in PhilanthroPY bY the association of fundraising Professionals of greater fort Worth is significant. To receive that award twice is amazing.
Meet Ryan Prince, a 15-year-old sophomore at Fort Worth Country Day. He won the award solo in 2013. And this year he is one of 14 young people being recognized for their involvement in Colonial Kids for a Cause.
Ryan and his family are involved with Liberty House, an MHMR halfway house for veterans who struggle with post-traumatic stress disorder or drug abuse. His grandparents, Nancy and Roy Rimmer, “have been a part since the doors opened, and they sponsored a room,” said Cynthia Prince, Ryan’s mom. “As a family, we host a Christmas party every year for the residents in lieu of giving gifts to each other.”
Ryan sees it as a way to give back. “Everything that started my philanthropy came off of my grandparents because of their involvement with the Liberty House,” he said. “The veterans — they have given so much, but they don’t get a lot back, so what we do is we pretty much just give to them what they deserve.”
It’s a family interest, but Ryan also follows his own path in volunteerism. He’s an Ambassador for Fort Worth Country Day, touring prospective students and their parents around the campus. This summer, as a sophomore, he coached lacrosse to Breakthrough students, part of a national program for high-achieving youths from underrepresented communities throughout the city. He also volunteered during the summer for a youth basketball camp and a youth soccer camp.
“I did not sign Ryan up for any of these jobs,” Cynthia Prince said. “They are all 100 percent his choice and efforts.” FWCD requires graduates to have 40 hours of community service before graduation.
“At the end of this summer, entering as a sophomore, Ryan will have earned 79 hours. Not too bad, considering he has three more years of
high school,” she said.
In 2013, Ryan was recognized for his individual effort. This year it is for involvement in the busiest place to buy lemonade at the Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial. “Each year, 14 children from six families meet to discuss what organization they would like to nominate for support,” said Judy Youngs, executive director of a Wish with Wings, who nominated the group for the award. The children hear presentations from organizations and then vote. “This is important to note, as the 6-yearold’s vote counts as much as the 15-year-old’s,” said Youngs.
Two of the youths involved are Ryan and his friend George Marlow. Both are 15. “We’ve been working together on that ever since it started,” he said. Others who will be recognized at the ceremony in October are Thomas Marlow, 13; Henry Marlow, 11; William Marlow, 7; Alex Page, 13; Adeline Page, 11; Sidney Diamond, 14; Jordan Diamond, 11; Sadie Paul, 8; Cooper Paul, 6; Ruthie Mayfield, 7; Mary Blair Mayfield, 7; and Luke Mayfield, 6.
Even with his legacy, there is still the basic question of why Ryan chooses to spend his time this way. The answer is simple: “I just like the feeling of knowing that you impacted somebody positively.” And this is what he would say to encourage other young people to become involved in the community: “I would just tell them to realize the opportunities that they have and how lucky they are to be in the position that they are in that they can give back to the people who are less fortunate.”
Ryan Prince is a 15-year-old with a philanthropic spirit.
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The Scene
Top Dentist
Fort Worth, Texas magazine honored the Top Dentists in the area at a special reception at Texas de Brazil on July 31. Guests enjoyed delicious hors d’oeuvres and cocktails. Photos by James Verheyen
Who WaS Seen
(1) Ravi Doctor, Tara Chirayil (2) Diana Lois, Eric Wilson (3) Toni Holland, Ashraf Seif (4) Holly & Bill Tyson (5) Nancy Bui, Rose Dinh (6) Amy Bender, Jordan Johnson
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The Scene Charity Golf Classic
The 18th annual Cook Children’s Charity Golf Classic was hosted by Colonial Country Club on May 5. The combined efforts of the generous team sponsors, underwriters and other donors resulted in Jewel Charity raising more than $300,000 for the patients at Cook Children’s. Photos courtesy of Sharon Ellman
Who WaS Seen
(1) Jeff Jordan, George Jackson, John Sanchez, Danny Kellum (2) David Motley, Laura Bird, Gavin Garrett, Lou Martin (3) Shari & David Hardin (4) Judy Cagle, Kathleen Reeves, Joe Monteleone
The Scene Maserati Park Place
Park Place hosted an exciting evening welcoming Maserati Park Place to Fort Worth. Guests enjoyed cuisine from Taverna, a Ruffino Prosecco parlor and delicious sips from Solano Liquor and Peroni beer. Maserati supported Jewel Ball, FW Museum of Science and History and FW Food and Wine Festival. Photos courtesy of Austin McAfee
Who WaS Seen
(1) Betsy Price, George Johnson (2) Dylan Johnson, Brittany McAfee (3) Martha Price, Larry Lydick (4) Bishop Spears, Kenneth Spears
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The Scene Boots, Bags and Bling
The Inaugural Boots, Bags and Bling for St. Jude luncheon benefiting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital took place on Thursday, April 10, at Colonial Country Club. The event was an overwhelming success raising more than $85,000 for the kids of St. Jude. Photos by Stephen Dean from FLASH Photography
Who WaS Seen
(1) Lisa Osterkamp, Tyler Bates, Lisa Looney, Jennifer Bates (2) Amanda Wilkins, Michelle Gregory (3) Dorothy Marrow, Susan Nix, Priscilla Turberville
“Finally,
It was tough talking to Dad about hospice. He was in pain and his doctor suggested VITAS. But we didn’t know much about hospice and were afraid to turn Dad’s care over to people who don’t know him.
I finally called. VITAS took the time to get to know Dad. And they gave us choices. Now, because Dad feels more comfortable, we’re making the most of our time together. Our only regret—we didn’t call VITAS sooner.
The Scene
Rock the Fort
More than 850 guests gathered at Heart of the Ranch at Clearfork in support of the Lena Pope Home and enjoyed live music by Jack Ingram and Adrian Johnston, food trucks, barbecue, cocktails and more. Photos courtesy of Rasy Ran
Who WaS Seen (1) Griselda Garcia, Rattana Mao, Carolann Morris (2) Lauren Foster, Kalee Lancarte, Charlotte Ice (3) John Thompson, Sarah Wilkinson, Taylor Paris, Andrea Whalen Paris
The Scene
Top Chef
Fort Worth, Texas magazine’s Top Chef finals were held on July 10 at Cendera Center. Chef Jon Bonnell was host for the evening, and Todd Phillips of J.R.’s Steak & Grill was named the 2014 Top Chef. Photos courtesy of Austin McAfee
Who WaS Seen (1) Meredith & Aaron Gunderson (2) Jeannie Lindley, Michelle Harvell (3) Jay Davenport, Tracy Schmidt (4) BJ & Herb Pease
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booze and the ballgame
| by Heywood | illustration by charles marsh |
Hey, can you feel it yet? tHe excitement? tHe electricity? yep, tHe college football season is just a few days away. The arguments have already started over who's gonna be the best this year. And I've seen some of them get pretty heated. But lately, there's been a bigger argument among college football fans. And that's whether or not to sell alcohol at football games.
Now selling alcohol at college sporting events is nothing new in some parts of the country. When I attended (okay, enrolled) at Tulane University in New Orleans during the mid-’60s, vendors sold beer out of huge buckets in the stands. Plus, you could bring in as much whiskey as you could carry. Now back then, the drinking age in Louisiana was 18; however, the legislature never clarified if that was years or months. I think it was the latter, because bartenders never checked IDs. The whole time I lived there, I only saw one person refused service. And I'm pretty sure it was because his baby teeth hadn't come in yet.
Most people are aware that a number of colleges and universities have wrestled with the idea of serving alcohol at certain sporting events. What you may not know is that more than a quarter of the largest NCAA Division 1 schools already do. You see the NCAA has no problem with alcohol sales at regular season events. They leave that decision up to the individual schools. The NCAA only prohibits alcohol sales at championship events that are overseen by the organization, which makes about as much sense as everything else the NCAA does.
So why should schools consider selling alcohol in the first place? Well, officials who support the measure will give you a number of high-minded reasons, but specifically they cite that the availability of alcohol inside the stadium will reduce all that tailgating and heavy drinking before
the game. Really?
Let's take a closer look at that rationale, especially when it comes to college football. First of all, nothing will ever affect the popularity of tailgating. It's been that way since the first football game was played in 1869. I guarantee you that hours before Rutgers kicked off to Princeton on that cold day in November, fans were throwing down drinks at buckboard parties. And secondly, here is one thing you will never hear anyone say when offered a beer at a tailgate party: "No thanks. I think I'll wait a few hours until the game starts so I can pay $8 for one inside."
No, the real reason that schools want to sell alcohol is money. Athletic programs need all the money they can get, because despite popular belief, most college sports lose money. Attendance is one of the reasons. Over the past few years, fans have been sticking around the tailgate parties or just staying at home because they can drink what they want and watch the football game on their 60-inch widescreens. The popularity of this new video technology wasn't lost on Jerry Jones when he built AT&T Stadium. Cow-
boy fans who buy tickets to a game spend most of the time watching it on that giant Jumbotron, especially if they're seated in the upper deck. They really have no choice. I was up there once and actually got a better view of the field on Google Earth.
How about giving this a try. Let people bring their drinks into the game. Maybe designate an area for them. (Preferably, close to a bathroom.) Those guys who own skyboxes already do it. Why can't the rest of us? There's a good chance it would increase attendance and revenue, mainly because all those folks that linger at tailgates or lay on the couch at the house might finally purchase a ticket to the game. They might buy popcorn and a hot dog. Maybe even a souvenir. But the best part? They might finally remember that no beverage in the world can give you as big a buzz as watching your home team win in a stadium full of people.
Of course, I don't actually think that idea's gonna fly. School officials and administrators would really frown on it..... while looking down from their private suites with open bars.
Anyway, I might see you at a game this year. My couch isn't all that comfortable anymore.
Instantaneous Inspiration
| by holland sanders |
Through The ages, influential men and women beyond designers and garment makers have risen to define popular fashion. From Marie Antoinette’s provocative avant-garde ensembles and Katherine Hepburn’s re-appropriation of menswear to Jackie O’s Chanel suit, fashion icons have emerged redefining style for their time and generations to come.
However, the 21st century has marked a new kind of style influencer – the blogger. Bloggers from around the globe are sharing their style with thousands (sometimes millions) of attentive “followers,” changing the direction of the fashion industry more quickly than ever before. These bloggers can now be found on the front row of the biggest fashion shows in the world, creating their own clothing and accessory lines and becoming spokespeople for major worldwide brands.
What does this mean for you? Instantaneous inspiration. Now you don’t have to wait for your favorite fashion magazine to hit the newsstands each month. You can get a daily dose of the latest trends from around the world each morning while perusing your closet for the next fabulous statement outfit. In this month’s style post, I will introduce you to five of my favorite bloggers defining style on the Internet today.
Fort Worth, Texas magazine welcomes a new addition to the style team – Fort Worth fashion blogger Holland Sanders of
Join her each month as she celebrates the evolving world of style, introducing readers to the hottest trends and latest fashion topics.
Blog: hauTeholland.com | InsTagram @ hauTeholland
Haute Holland.
Top Five Style Icons to Follow
Blog: songofstyle.com | Instagram @songofstyle
Aimee Song is leading the blogger-style movement on her blog, Song of Style. From her front-row seat at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week to a recent collaboration with Cover Girl Cosmetics, Song is trendsetting her way to the top of the glamour pyramid, and some of the world’s biggest brands are taking notes from her.
Australian beauty Carmen Hamilton chronicles her life Down Under through imagery on her chic blog, The Chronicles of Her. This Vogue Australia style contributor embraces the basics and exudes an effortless cool with her monochromatic color palette and tailored style.
Recently named The 2014 CFDA (Council of Fashion Designers of America) Fashion Instagrammer of the Year, Patrick Janelle is proving that men are doing their part to define style. His exploration of NYC, impeccable style and gang of stylish friends is documented on his award-winning Instagram feed, @aguynamedpatrick.
Blog: parIdust.com | Instagram @parIdust
The place in space and time where art and fashion collide is the point where you will find blogger Pari Ehsan. Ehsan’s blog, Paridust, showcases the delicate balance overlapping visual art and designer fashion. Each carefully curated post provides insight into the selected art and paired fashion garments. Her bio simply states: “Style inspired by all the exquisite art & architecture that surround me.” Get inspired!
If you mix one part Audrey Hepburn, one part Ralph Lauren and a dash of pop color, you will get the fun and fresh fashionista – Kelly Lee aka Kelly Golightly. One visit to Lee’s site, and you will feel transported to another time and place where elegance reigned supreme and a girl never left the house without a smile.
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Catherine Ruehle
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Ruehle closed Sublime Bakery, her highly successful business in Fort Worth. Everything in her life was crumbling, more than she’s ever said publicly until now.
“Back then, people looked at me like I had it all, and I guess in a way, I thought I did,” Ruehle says. “For a long time everything that was written in the press made it seem like my life was perfect. I don’t want people to just see the good stuff. I want them to see the adversity, and I’ve been through a lot of adversity.”
“In a space of two years, I lost my health, my home, my marriage and my father — everything I could lose except my son, and I’ve completely recreated my life. One of the things I’ve learned having gone through this health crisis is life just isn’t as sweet if you haven’t gone through some sour patches,” she says. “When you look at someone else and you know they’ve been in pain and experienced loss, then you get so much more out of watching their successes. You feel like you can get to the other side of it. So now, I’m being more open, and I hope it inspires somebody.”
Instead of taking toxic medications, Ruehle chose to change her diet and lifestyle, eliminating gluten and other food triggers that set off her illness. She returned to school to study nutrition and launched a new business, A Well-Nourished Life, which offers holistic health consulting to clients all over the U.S.
Ruehle’s first cookbook, Let Us All Eat Cake (Ten Speed Press), was released on Sept. 9. Many of her 60 classic cake recipes originated from Sublime Bakery or her work as a restaurant pastry chef. Ruehle’s recipes are gluten-free and all natural. She offers alternatives for vegan, dairy-free and nut-free versions.
Ruehle says she knew the cookbook would be a massive undertaking. “I was under no illusions,” she says.
Most of her taste testers — including her 14-year-old son, Cade
were not gluten-free or dairy-free, which worked well, because Ruehle’s goal was to put out a cookbook that nobody would ever guess was gluten-based.
Her recently released e-guide, Put Out the Fire! Diet & Wellness Guide, is the foundation of an eight-week wellness program. It’s a plan she used to control her RA, and it’s the same plan she uses with her private clients.
“I wrote the e-guide because this is what people have asked me about for three years,” Ruehle says. “It’s for anyone who needs to eat and feel better and doesn’t know how to do it.”
Amber Brown, of Amber Brown Design, says the wellness program was exactly what she was looking for. “Cat was super knowledgeable and full of the energy that I wanted a piece of; instead of judging, she used encouragement with information to help me make better choices,” Brown says.
Ruehle has been cooking for Three Dog Bakery owner Christy Howard’s family for more than a year. “She has our family eating and loving things I wouldn’t touch before,” Howard says. “Catherine has pushed me to be a better person. She reminds me to stop and take time for myself.”
The key to learning to take time for yourself is in understanding why you don’t do it in the first place, Ruehle says. “It usually has something to do with fear of failure or concern for what others think of you. If you can wrap your head around that, then changing the behavior is much easier,” she says.
It’s been three years since Ruehle has fully recovered from RA. “I’m recovered in the sense that my symptoms are controlled. As far as we know, there’s no cure,” she says. “My body is ready to go haywire if I don’t manage my stress, my rest and my food. People look at me like I have three heads when I say I’m grateful I got RA when I did, but it made me look at what was really important, turn my life upside down and shake it. All the stuff I didn’t need fell out, and the rest stuck.”
To download the EGuide or Ruehle’s new book, visit: catherineruehle.com.
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Things to do in September
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Critically acclaimed crooner Lyle Lovett and His Large Band will seize the Bass Hall stage for a tuneful evening you won’t soon forget.
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MuseuMs
Imprinting the West: Manifest Destiny, Real and Imagined, Sept. 6–Oct. 20
Consisting of 48 hand-colored engravings and lithographs, this installation shines a light on the work of such renowned artists as Frederic Remington, George Catlin, Albert Bierstadt and John James Audubon, who were commissioned to create an appealing picture of the westward expansion to those living in the Eastern part of the country. $0–$8. Arlington Museum of Art. 201 W. Main St. arlingtonmuseum.org. 817.275.4600.
Urban Theater: New York Art in the 1980s, Sept. 21–Jan. 4, 2015
Representing by turns a cool irony, reflections on media culture, consumerism, cartoons and street art, the work collected here re-creates the tense energy of a grittier New York. More than 25,000 square feet of exhibition space will be devoted to the exhibition, presenting iconic works that capture the mood, energy and critical themes that distinguished the art of the 1980s in one of the world’s greatest urban centers. Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth. 3200 Darnell St. themodern.org. 817.738.9215.
Navigating the West: George Caleb Bingham and the River, Oct. 2–Jan. 18, 2015
This vibrant exhibition showcases 16 iconic river paintings and 50 drawings, revealing for the first time how George Caleb Bingham (1811–1879) created his art and artistic persona at a time when American painting, like the country, was dramatically shifting its course. Free. Amon Carter Museum of American Art. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd. cartermuseum.org. 817.738.1933. Faces of Impressionism: Portraits from the Musée d’Orsay, Oct. 19–Jan. 25, 2015
Jointly organized by the Musée D’Orsay in Paris and the Kimbell in Fort Worth, this exhibit explores the character and development of the portrait in French painting and sculpture from the late 1850s until the first years of the 20th century. The major figures of Impressionist portraiture — Caillebotte, Cézanne, Degas, Monet and Renoir will be represented in depth. Among the approximately 70 masterworks on loan will be Cézanne’s Portrait of Gustave Geffroy and Woman with a Coffee Pot; Degas’s Self-Portrait with Evariste de Valernes and L’Absinthe; and Renoir’s Portrait of Claude Monet and Yvonne and Christine Lerolle at the Piano. $0–$18. Kimbell Art Museum. 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd. kimbellart.org. 817.332.8451.
Cowgirls up Barbara Van Cleve’s striking photographs depict ranch life in the contemporary West and the spirit of more than 20 trailblazing women who call it home.
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Archibald Motley: Jazz Age Modernist, Through Sept. 7
Archibald John Motley Jr. (1891–1981) is one of the most significant yet least known 20th-century artists, despite the continued broad appeal of his paintings. Many of his most important portraits and cultural scenes remain in private collections, and few museums have had the opportunity to acquire his work. This is the first retrospective of Motley’s paintings in two decades. Free. Amon Carter Museum of American Art. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd. cartermuseum. org. 817.738.1933.
Hard Twist: Western Ranch Women, Through Sept. 11
Photos by 1995 Cowgirl Honoree Barbara Van Cleve, whose works realistically portray ranch life in the modern West and the resilience of the trailblazing women who live there. The exhibit features photos of 29 ranch women, including five National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame Honorees: Jan Youren, Ruby Gobble, Gretchen Sammis, Bobby Brooks Kramer and Linda Mitchell Davis. Visitors will be able to enjoy a guided tour using mobile devices and hear the remarkable stories behind several of the photographs directly from Van Cleve herself. Monday (Memorial Day to Labor Day), 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; Tuesday–Saturday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sunday, noon–5 p.m. $8–$10. National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame. 1720 Gendy St. cowgirl.net. 817.336.4475.
Western Treasures, Through Sept. 14
This special installation reflects Sid Richardson’s fascination with the American West and affirms his foresight in collecting paintings by the artists who best captured the spirit and history of our Western frontier. It provides a unique opportunity to celebrate the strength of the collection and gain an appreciation of the early work of Russell, with emphasis on his affinity with the American Indian. Free. Sid Richardson Museum. 309 Main St. sidrichardsonmuseum. org. 817.332.6554.
Alfred Stieglitz: The Art of Photogravure, Through Oct. 19
This display of 10 rare large-format photogravures showcases the creative process of an artist, revealing how Stieglitz tested inks and papers in his efforts to best convey the beauty of the world and his vision. Free. Amon Carter Museum of American Art. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd. cartermuseum.org. 817.738.1933.
No Place Like Home: American Scene Painting in the Sinquefield Collection, Through Oct. 19
This exhibition features a cadre of 20 paintings from the private collection of Jeanne and Rex Sinquefield, a St. Louis couple devoted to art of the American Midwest that was created between the World Wars. With distinctive tastes and discerning eyes, the Sinquefields have built an extraordinary collection that conveys the importance of this region in the national story of American art. Free. Amon Carter Museum of American Art. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd. carter-
museum.org. 817.738.1933.
New York in the 1980s: Urban Theater, Through Jan. 4, 2015
Representing a cool irony, reflections on media culture, consumerism, cartoons and street art, the featured works here recreate the tense energy of a grittier 1980s New York. More than 25,000 square feet of exhibition space is devoted to the exhibition, presenting iconic works that capture the mood, energy, and critical themes that distinguished the art of the ’80s in one of the world’s greatest urban centers. The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth. 3200 Darnell St. themodern.org. 817.738.9215.
Benito Huerta: Axis Mundi v.2, Through Jan. 11, 2015
Local artist Benito Huerta strives to expand the boundaries of art by creating works that are symbolic, interactive and relevant to viewers. Having completed many public art commissions, including designs for Terminal D at D/ FW International Airport and the MexicanAmerican Cultural Center in Austin, and serving as professor and director/curator for the Gallery at University of Texas at Arlington since 1997, Huerta knows what it means to make artworks that are physically and psychologically integral to the community. Free. Amon Carter Museum of American Art. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd. cartermuseum.org. 817.738.1933.
Fresh Perspectives: Benito Huerta and the Collection, Through Jan. 11, 2015
Amon Carter assistant curator Maggie Adler and local contemporary artist Benito Huerta have joined forces in an exhibition of Huerta’s drawings, watercolors and prints in combination with a selection of works on paper from the museum. The installation brings a new voice to the interpretation of the Amon’s collection and introduces audiences to the contradictions and convergences between its historic works on paper and the work of a contemporary artist. Free. Amon Carter Museum of American Art. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd. cartermuseum.org. 817.738.1933.
Meet Me at the Trinity: Photographs by Terry Evans, Through March 15, 2015
In conjunction with the exhibition Navigating the West: George Caleb Bingham and the River, opening in October, the Amon Carter Museum commissioned Chicago-based artist Terry Evans to photograph the Trinity River as it runs through Fort Worth. Evans is one of the nation’s acclaimed landscape photographers, and her works offer visitors an opportunity to think about our local river in the context of Bingham’s 19th-century work. Free. Amon Carter Museum of American Art. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd. cartermuseum.org. 817.738.1933.
Lone Star Portraits, Through May 17, 2015
Ever since Leonardo da Vinci created his celebrated Mona Lisa, artists have tried to paint portraits as distinctive as this Renaissance masterpiece. See how Texas artists established their own portrait tradition in this installation that pairs artists’ self-portraits with those of their close friends, relatives and colleagues. Amon
Carter Museum of American Art. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd. cartermuseum.org. 817.738.1933.
In the Moment at the Modern: A Program for People with Memory Loss, Fourth Wednesdays
Designed for people with memory loss and their caregivers, the monthly program enables participants to experience works of art at the Modern through intimate conversations with docents and thoughtful projects designed by the museum’s education staff. 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., with space for up 20 participants at both times. Free. Includes admission to the galleries and all materials. The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth. 3200 Darnell St. themodern.org. 817.738.9215.
American Airlines C.R. Smith Museum, Ongoing
The C.R. Smith Museum takes visitors on a flight through American Airlines history, with interactive exhibits that entice participation by all age groups. The museum features hundreds of historical artifacts, photographs, full-scale aircraft engines and a rare Douglas DC-3 airliner. Tuesday–Saturday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; closed Sunday and Monday (open Sundays 1 p.m.–5 p.m. seasonally from Memorial Day to Sept. 8). $0–$7. 4601 Texas Highway 360 at FAA Road. crsmithmuseum.org. 817.967.1560.
Leonard’s Department Store Museum, Ongoing
Visitors can view displays featuring hundreds of vintage items from the iconic downtown retail giant. Monday–Saturday, 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Free. Fort Worth Screen Printing Building. 200 Carroll St. 817.336.9111. fwscreen.com.
Texas Civil War Museum, Ongoing
Featuring 15,000 square feet of exhibits, this is the largest Civil War museum west of the Mississippi River. The museum consists of three separate galleries that display a Civil War collection, Victorian dress collection and United Daughters of the Confederacy Texas Confederate collection. Tuesday–Saturday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. $0–$6. 760 Jim Wright Freeway N. 817.246.2323. texascivilwarmuseum.com.
Galleries
Fall Gallery Night, Sept. 6
The Fort Worth Art Dealer’s Association invites you to take in the visual arts and our community’s unique cultural richness during Fall Gallery Night. Most participants are open from noon–9 p.m. Come take a stroll through participating galleries, museums, retail businesses and area restaurants, and enjoy the many artists featured during this community event.
Judy Youngblood, Sept. 6–Oct. 4
Youngblood’s work is always about nature. She shapes and stylizes wind and rain and clouds to create the most universal and thought-provoking symbolism. Repetition also plays a prominent part in Youngblood’s art. Leaves, raindrops and human figures cluster and disperse much like the organic patterns of nature or the workings of the psyche. The possibilities of interpretation
The Fort Worth Alumnae Chapter of Zeta Tau Alpha cordially invites you to attend our
The Fort Worth Alumnae Chapter of Zeta Tau Alpha cordially invites you to attend our
The Fort Worth Alumnae Chapter of Zeta Tau Alpha
The Fort Worth Alumnae Chapter of Zeta Tau Alpha cordially invites you to attend our
19th Annual Pink Ribbon Luncheon
19th Annual Pink Ribbon Luncheon
cordially invites you to attend our 20th Annual Pink Ribbon Luncheon
19th Annual Pink Ribbon Luncheon
benefiting
benefiting
benefiting
Susan G. Komen for the Cure, Greater Fort Worth
Susan G. Komen for the Cure, Greater Fort Worth
Susan G. Komen for the Cure, Greater Fort Worth
ZTA Foundation
ZTA Foundation
ZTA Foundation
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Patsy Ellis Roach Memorial Scholarship
Patsy Ellis Roach Memorial Scholarship
Patsy Ellis Roach Memorial Scholarship
Susan G. Komen for the Cure, Greater Fort Worth
Tuesday, October 29th, 2013
Tuesday, October 29th, 2013
Tuesday, October 29th, 2013
ZTA Foundation
10:00 am Reception, Raffle and Boutique Shopping
10:00 am Reception, Raffle and Boutique Shopping
10:00 am Reception, Raffle and Boutique Shopping
Patsy Ellis Roach Memorial Scholarship
11:30 am Luncheon Seating
11:30 am Luncheon Seating
11:30 am Luncheon Seating
Tuesday, October 21st, 2014
Ridglea Country Club Fort Worth, Texas
Ridglea Country Club Fort Worth, Texas
Ridglea Country Club Fort Worth, Texas
Rivercrest Country Club
Style Show featured by Leddy’s Ranch at Sundance
Style Show featured by Leddy’s Ranch at Sundance
Style Show featured by Leddy’s Ranch at Sundance
10:00 Boutique shopping • 11:30 luncheon
speaker Geralyn Lucas, a seven-year breast cancer survivor from New York
Designed by: Paper Planet
Designed by: Paper Planet
Designed by: Paper Planet
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are endless. The unifying element: Younglood’s immaculate craftsmanship. Free. William Campbell Contemporary Art. 4935 Byers Ave. williamcampbellcontemporaryart.com. 817.737.9566.
Winter Rusiloski, Oct. 17–Nov. 11
Winter Rusiloski moved to Fort Worth in 2002 to pursue an MFA at TCU, where she continued to develop her landscape-inspired abstract paintings. Aside from her professional art career, Rusiloski has taught courses at TCU, El Centro College and Tarrant County College. She is currently an associate professor of art at Tarrant County College Northwest. Artspace111. 111 Hampton St. artspace111.com. 817.692.3228.
Gallery Reception at the Fort Worth Community Arts Center, First Fridays
Monthly reception for art exhibits opening at the Fort Worth Community Arts Center. 6–9 p.m. Free and open to the public. 1300 Gendy St. fwcac.org. 817.298.3021.
Films
Movies at the Museum: Sept. 5
Remington and Russell’s artwork celebrates the
romantic myth of the American West. Their iconic imagery set the stage for Hollywood and the rise of Western films, as many film directors looked to these artists and their paintings for inspiration. Sept. 5: “Fort Worth” (1951). Directed by Edwin L. Marin. 6:30–9 p.m. Free. Refreshments provided. Online registration required. Sid Richardson Museum. 309 Main St. sidrichardsonmuseum.org/movies. 817.332.6554.
Family Film Series, Second Saturdays
Stop by the Central Library for a family-friendly flick on the second Saturday of every month. Check website for details on titles and descriptions. 1 p.m. Free. Fort Worth Central Library. Youth Center Discovery Theatre. 500 W. 3rd St. Parking is free on the streets and in the Third Street garage after 6 p.m. fortworthlibrary.org. 817.392.7323.
Films at the Modern
The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth offers a variety of events and programs on films. Check the website for details on titles, times, tickets and descriptions. 3200 Darnell St. themodern.org/ films.html. 817.738.9215.
First Sunday Film Club
This series showcases the Fort Worth Library’s large and vibrant media collection. 2 p.m. Free. Fort Worth Central Library, Tandy Hall. 500 W. 3rd St. Parking is free on the streets and in the Third Street garage after 6 p.m. fortworthlibrary. org. 817.392.7323.
Magnolia at the Modern
Magnolia at the Modern is an ongoing series featuring critically acclaimed films shown weekly on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Check the website for titles and times, as well as for info on other film-related happenings. Tickets: $6–$9. Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth. 3200 Darnell St. themodern.org. 817.738.9215.
Omni Theater and Noble Planetarium
Check the museum website for times and dates. Fort Worth Museum of Science and History. 1600 Gendy St. fwmuseum.org/calendar. 817.255.9300.
music
Star Wars and Beyond, Sept. 5–7
The Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra Pops launches its 2014–2015 season with the music of five-time Academy Award winner and legendary film composer John Williams. Friday and Saturday, 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, 2 p.m. For ticket info, call the box office. Bass Performance Hall. 4th and Calhoun streets. basshall.com. 817.212.4280.
Lyle Lovett and His Large Band, Sept. 10
Acclaimed Lone Star singer/songwriter and recently crowned “Texas State Musician” Lyle Lovett returns to Bass Hall, this time in full force with His Large Band. Lovett has received several accolades for his string of Americana albums, including four Grammys. 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $44 and up. Performing Arts Fort Worth. Bass Performance Hall. 4th and Calhoun streets. basshall.com. 817.212.4280.
Beethoven’s Triple Concerto, Sept. 12–14
The 2014–2015 Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra’s Symphonic season opens with the fresh and forceful sounds of new FWSO composer-inresidence Anna Clyne, followed by Beethoven’s sweeping Triple Concerto in C Major. Tchaikovsky’s Fourth Symphony closes the show. Friday and Saturday, 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, 2 p.m. For ticket info, call the box office. Bass Performance Hall. 4th and Calhoun streets. basshall. com. 817.212.4280.
Nice Work If You Can Get It, Sept. 16–21
It’s the roaring ’20s and a cast of outrageous characters gathers in New York to celebrate the wedding of wealthy playboy Jimmy Winter. But things don’t go as planned when the playboy meets Billie Bendix, a bubbly and feisty bootlegger who melts his heart. Tuesday–Saturday, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, 1:30 p.m.; Sunday 7 p.m. Performing Arts Fort Worth. For ticket info, call the box office. Bass Performance Hall. 4th and Calhoun streets. basshall.com. 817.212.4280.
Third Thursday Jazz Series, Sept. 18
Take a musical journey from the early 20thcentury roots of jazz to the diverse sounds of today at the Fort Worth Library’s Third Thursday Jazz Series, featuring a dynamic lineup of local and internationally touring artists. 6:30 p.m. Central Library Gallery. 500 W. Third St.
Working launch The talented cast of “Nice Work If You Can Get It” puts on an uplifting performance in this hilarious Tony Award-winning musical.
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Parking is free on the streets and in the Third Street garage after 6 p.m. fortworthlibrary.org. 817.392.7323.
Storm Large, Sept. 19
Storm Large shot to national prominence in 2006 as a finalist on the CBS show Rock Star: Supernova. She made her Carnegie Hall debut in May 2013, singing Weill’s Seven Deadly Sins with the Detroit Symphony as part of the Spring for Music festival. 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $33. Performing Arts Fort Worth. McDavid Studio. 301 E. 5th St. basshall.com. 817.212.4280.
Beatrice Rana, Sept. 27
Italian pianist Beatrice Rana drew mass attention during the 2013 Cliburn Competition. She’s back in Fort Worth for a one-night recital. 7:30 p.m. Cliburn Concerts. Bass Performance Hall. 4th and Calhoun streets. basshall.com. 817.212.4280.
Sara Evans with Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra, Sept. 27
Considered heir apparent to legendary singers Loretta Lynn and Tammy Wynette, Sara Evans brings country back to Bass Performance Hall in a performance of her greatest hits, like “Suds in a Bucket,” “Born to Fly” and “A Little Bit Stronger.” 7:30 p.m. For ticket info, call the box office. Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra. Bass Performance Hall. 4th and Calhoun streets. basshall.com. 817.212.4280.
Cowboy Music and Family Fun, Every Sunday
Round up the herd and join in for a Westernstyle music concert on the steps of the historic Livestock Exchange Building in the Fort Worth Stockyards. 2 p.m. Free. Historic Livestock Exchange Building. 131 E. Exchange Ave. cowtownopry.org. 817.521.4969.
Free Music at Coyote Drive-In, Every Weekend
Featuring different bands every Friday and Saturday of the month. Call the ticket office or check the website for specifics. 6:30–8:30 p.m. Coyote Drive-In. 223 N.E. 4th St. 817.717.7767. coyotedrive-in.com.
Billy Bob’s Texas
Fort Worth Stockyards. 2520 Rodeo Plaza. billybobstexas.com. 817.624.7117. (Ticket prices are general admission/reserved.) Friday and Saturday concerts at 10:30 p.m. unless noted otherwise.
Check the website for upcoming shows. 1311 Lipscomb St. theliveoak.com. 817.926.0968.
SportS
Dallas Cowboys dallascowboys.com
Sept. 7: vs. 49ers, 3:25 p.m.
Sept. 14: @ Titans, 12 p.m.
Sept. 21: @ Rams, 12 p.m.
Sept. 28: vs. Saints, 7:30 p.m.
Texas Rangers texas.rangers.mlb.com
Sept. 1: @ Royals, 7:10 p.m.
Sept. 2: @ Royals, 7:10 p.m.
Sept. 3: @ Royals, 7:10 p.m.
Sept. 4: vs. Mariners, 7:05 p.m.
Sept. 5: vs. Mariners, 7:05 p.m.
Sept. 6: vs. Mariners, 7:05 p.m.
Sept. 7: vs. Mariners, 2:05 p.m.
Sept. 9: vs. Angels, 7:05 p.m.
Sept. 10: vs. Angels, 7:05 p.m.
Sept. 11: vs. Angels, 7:05 p.m.
Sept. 12: vs. Braves, 7:05 p.m.
Sept. 13: vs. Braves, 12:05 p.m.
Sept. 14: vs. Braves, 2:05 p.m.
Sept. 16: @ Athletics, 9:05 p.m.
Sept. 17: @ Athletics, 9:05 p.m.
Sept. 18: @ Athletics, 2:35 p.m.
Sept. 19: @ Angels, 9:05 p.m.
Sept. 20: @ Angels, 8:05 p.m.
Sept. 21: @ Angels, TBD
Sept. 22: vs. Astros, 7:05 p.m.
Sept. 23: vs. Astros, 7:05 p.m.
Sept. 24: vs. Astros, 7:05 p.m.
Sept. 25: vs. Athletics, 7:05 p.m.
Sept. 26: vs. Athletics, 7:05 p.m.
Sept. 27: vs. Athletics, 7:05 p.m.
Sept. 28: vs. Athletics, 2:05 p.m. TCU Football gofrogs.cstv.com
Sept. 13: vs. Minnesota, 3 p.m.
Sept. 27: @ SMU, TBA
Stage and theater
The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari, Sept. 19–Oct. 12
With its jagged, stylized sets, evocative shadows and themes of murder, madness and delirium, Das Cabinet Des Dr. Caligari remains the source and essence of German expressionist cinema. Fusing carnival spectacle with the paranoia of the psychological thriller, this staged adaptation by Johnny Simons centers on the haunting, sexually ambivalent presence of a somnambulist exploited by the sinister Dr. Caligari. Gates open at 6:30 p.m., showtime at 8:15 p.m. Friday–Sunday. Tickets: $5–$20. Hip Pocket Theatre. 1950 Silver Creek Road. hippocket.org. 817.246.9775. The Brother’s Size, Sept. 26–Oct. 26 In the Louisiana bayou, big brother Ogun Size is a wall of tough love. Younger brother Oshoosi still struggles to find his footing
Livin’ Large Songstress Storm Large is sure to make a big impression when she descends on McDavid Studio this month. Photo courtesy of Laura Domela.
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in the world complicated by his mysterious past. What begins as a ritual, evolves into a tough yet tender drama about the bonds of brotherhood. Poetry and myths are spun into this hot-blooded, music-filled contemporary drama from one of the country’s most exciting new voices, Tarell Alvin McCraney. For times and ticket prices, call the box office or check the website. Jubilee Theatre. 506 Main St. jubileetheatre.org. 817.338.4411.
Next Leap 2014: All That Jazz – Guilty Pleasure Tour, Oct. 3
The annual fundraising party will bring the best of New Orleans to the Near Southside with live jazz by honorary chair and Grammywinning drummer Adonis Rose and his friends, Cajun cuisine, drinks and guest appearances by Amphibian’s favorite performers. Proceeds from the event benefit Amphibian’s mission to produce innovative and engaging works that challenge the way we see the world around us. 7–10 p.m. $125 single tickets; sponsorships start at $500. Amphibian Stage Productions. 120 S. Main St. amphibianproductions.org. 817.923.3012.
Nekkid With The Cats, A Wisepecker Conundrum, Through Sept. 7
Tom Wisepecker faces an unusual dilemma. His wife, Gayle, has recently been possessed by a peculiar obsession. Should he call in Dr. Weir? Should Gayle be institutionalized? Is the booby hatch the only alternative? What’s an old hippie to do? Gates open at 7 p.m., showtime at 9 p.m. Friday–Sunday. Tickets: $5–$20. Hip Pocket Theatre. 1950 Silver Creek Road. hippocket.org. 817.246.9775.
Stella and Lou, Through Sept. 20
This romantic comedy proposes that a second chance at love is still possible, even for two people with a lot of miles on them. Lou is just about to close up his bar for the night when Stella, one of his favorite regulars, walks in. The two friends are sharing their usual comfortable conversation, when Stella suddenly reveals an unexpected surprise and even more startling suggestion. As the two deal with the difficult decisions they now face, they reflect on their pasts and look ahead to the future. (Adult language.) 3 p.m., 7:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. Tickets: $20–$35. Circle Theatre. 230 W. 4th St. circletheatre.com. 817.877.3040.
Beyond Therapy, Through Sept. 28
The witty and wickedly wild date comedy. Prudence and Bruce have each posted a singles ad in the paper at the suggestion of their respective therapists. When they meet, their blind date wavers somewhere near total fiasco. While the therapists themselves border on psychotic, and both ex- and current lovers force their way into the picture, Prudence and Bruce try to navigate the treacherous waters of maintaining sanity. Thursday, 7:30 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 8 p.m.; Sunday, 3 p.m. Tickets: $28 Thursday and Sunday, $32 Friday and Saturday. Stage West Theatre. 823 W. Vickery Blvd. stagewest.org. 817. STG.WEST.
Comedy
Arlington Improv and Restaurant, Ongoing Different standup comedians perform weekly. 309 Curtis Mathes Way, Ste. 147. improv.com. 817.635.5555.
Four Day Weekend, Fridays and Saturdays
A staple of the local entertainment scene for many years, this popular Fort Worth-based improvisational comedy troupe performs skits and songs based on audience suggestions. Friday and Saturday, 7:30 p.m. and 10 p.m. 18 and older are welcome. Tickets: $20. 312 Houston St. fourdayweekend.com. 817.226.4329.
Hyena’s Comedy Night Club, Ongoing Various performances each week in downtown Fort Worth, ranging from local to national stars. 425 Commerce St. hyenascomedynightclub.com. 817.877.5233.
Other Attractions and Events
M.A.D.E. Pop-Up Bazaar, Sept. 6
M.A.D.E. Pop-Up Bazaar is a collection of indie, handmade makers, artists and designers from across the Metroplex and North Texas. It’s a family-friendly event with a portion of proceeds benefiting Hope Center 4 Autism. Admission to the event is free; tastings are $10 and include a souvenir pint glass and up to three tastings. Rahr & Sons Brewing Co. 701 Galveston Ave. Garden Thyme, Sept. 11, Oct. 9, Nov. 13, Dec. 11
Come out and learn about a variety of gardening and nature topics in this brand-new monthly series hosted by resident gardening guru, master composter and master naturalist Pat. Topics will vary by month but may include anything from herbs to bluebirds. March’s topic: hot vs. cold compost. Come dressed to get dirty! No reservations required. 10 a.m.–noon. Cost is regular Village admission: $4–$5. Log Cabin Village. 2100 Log Cabin Village Lane. logcabinvillage. org. 817.392.5881.
Buttermilk Junction Old-Time String Band, Sept. 14 and 27
Come enjoy the delightful sounds of Buttermilk Junction, an Old-Time & Anglo-Celtic band, from right here in Fort Worth. They play and sing historical “Roots Music” - tunes and songs from frontier Texas of the mid to late 1800s. No reservations required. 1–4 p.m. Cost is regular
Village admission: $4–$5. Log Cabin Village. 2100 Log Cabin Village Lane. logcabinvillage. org. 817.392.5881.
Day in the District at the Log Cabin Village, Sept. 27
Celebrate Fort Worth’s “Day in the District” at the Village! Enjoy music by Buttermilk Junction and living history for the whole family. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Admission is free for this day only. Log Cabin Village. 2100 Log Cabin Village Lane. More information at facebook.com/FWDayInTheDistrict.
Friday on the Green, Sept. 12, Oct. 10, Nov. 14
Celebrating its sixth season, the Southside’s free monthly concert series offers live tunes and yummy tasties from nearby eateries. Bring your pals, blankets, chairs and pets for and get ready to picnic and party Southside style. 7–10 p.m. Magnolia Green Park, 1201 Lipscomb St. fortworthsouth.org.
150 Years of Fort Worth Satellite Exhibit, Ongoing
The exhibit traces the city’s development, from its beginning as a frontier outpost, through its rowdy youth as a cattle town, to present day. Created by the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History, in cooperation with City Center Development Co. Open daily from 9 a.m.–8 p.m. Free. Historic Fire Station No. 1. Second and Commerce streets. fwmuseum.org. 817.871.7686.
Amon Carter Museum of American Art, Ongoing
The museum has a full slate of fun and informative public programs for its visitors, from lectures by visiting artists and scholars to extended education opportunities, family events, children’s programs and a book club. Admission is free unless otherwise noted. Check the website for details. Amon Carter Museum of American Art. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd. cartermuseum.org. 817.738.1933.
BRIT First Saturday, Ongoing
Free family fun and activities on the first Saturday of the month, including a farmers market that features a variety of fresh, seasonal produce sourced from local gardens based around Fort Worth. 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Botanical Research Institute of Texas. 1700 University Drive. brit.org/ firstsaturday. 817.332.4441.
Four Day Weekend Comedy Troupe
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Brit tours, ongoing
Lace up your sneakers and learn about Botanical Research Institute of Texas’ history, present and future, research programs, herbarium, libraries, educational programs and its sustainable building. Thursdays 1:30 p.m., first Saturday of the month 10:30 a.m. Free. Botanical Research Institute of Texas. 1700 University Drive. brit.org. 817.332.4441.
Cattle Baron Mansions, ongoing
Tour the Ball-Eddleman-McFarland House and Thistle Hill mansion and stand where the famous cattle barons stood when livestock was king and ranching ruled the Southwest. Wednesday–Friday, hourly, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.; Sunday, hourly, 1 p.m.–3 p.m. Tickets: $15/adults, $7.50/children 12 and under. Ball-Eddleman-McFarland House, 1110 Penn St. Historic Fort Worth. historicfortworth.org. 817.332.5875.
Clearfork Food Park, ongoing
This waterfront and woof-friendly park features a variety of food trucks and live music in a laid-back, alfresco setting. Thirsty folk can swing by the Cantina, which boasts a full selection of beer and wines. Wednesday and Thursday, 11 a.m.–8 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m.–10 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m.–8 p.m.; closed Monday and Tuesday. 1541 Merrimac Circle (located on the Trinity Trail just off University Drive across from the Fort Worth Zoo). clearkforkfoodpark.com.
Coyote drive-in, ongoing
View flicks the “old-fashioned way,” in an underthe-stars setting that’s anything but antiquated. The Panther Island locale provides stunning views of downtown Fort Worth along the Trinity River near the Panther Island Pavilion, where concerts and tubing are regularly happening. Coyote Drive-In is a joint collaboration between Coyote Theatres, the Tarrant Regional Water District, Trinity River Vision Authority and the city of Fort Worth. Check the website for movies, times and special events. 223 N.E. 4th St. coyotedrive-in.com. 817.717.7767.
Fort worth Botanic Garden, ongoing
A peaceful haven nestled in the heart of Fort Worth’s Cultural District, the Garden is home to more than 2,500 species of native and exotic plants that flourish in its 23 specialty gardens. Open daily from dawn until dusk. Free. Admission fees apply to Conservatory and Japanese Gardens. 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd. fwbg.org. 817.871.7686.
Fort worth Food Park, ongoing
Enjoy a variety of gourmet dishes served up by some of the area's top local chefs — all in one serene, parklike setting in the heart of Fort Worth’s cultural and
entertainment district. Park features outdoor games, live music and other special events. It’s also pet-friendly and has free wireless Internet. 2509 Weisenberger St. Thursday, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. and 5 p.m.–8 p.m.; Friday, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. and 4 p.m.–10 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m.–10 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m.–8 p.m. fwfoodpark.com.
Fort worth Herd Cattle drive, ongoing
The world’s only twice daily cattle drive. Historic Fort Worth Stockyards on East Exchange Avenue in front of the Fort Worth Livestock Exchange Building. 11:30 a.m. and 4 p.m.
Fort worth nature Center and refuge, ongoing
The 3,621-acre refuge is one of the largest city-owned nature centers in the United States with more than 20 miles of hiking trails. The center provides a variety of regular and special programs. Check website for details. Refuge: 8 a.m.–5 p.m. daily. Hardwicke Interpretive Center: 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m. daily. Admission: $2–$5. 9601 Fossil Ridge Road. fwnaturecenter.org. 817.392.7410.
Fort worth water Gardens, ongoing
Designed by famed architect Philip Johnson, the 5-acre downtown park features a peaceful oasis of fountains and pools. 10 a.m.–10 p.m. daily. 1502 Commerce St. Free. 817.871.5700.
Fort worth Zoo, ongoing
The oldest zoo in Texas, the Fort Worth Zoo was founded in 1909 and has grown into a nationally ranked facility, housing nearly 7,000 native and exotic animals. Open daily at 10 a.m. Tickets: adults (13+), $12; children (3–12), $9 (2 and under free); seniors (65+), $9. Wednesdays: half-price. 1989 Colonial Parkway. fortworthzoo.org. 817.759.7555.
Friday on the Green, Sept. 12, oct. 10, nov. 14 Celebrating its sixth season, the Southside’s free monthly concert series offers live tunes and yummy tasties from nearby eateries. Bring your pals, blankets, chairs and pets for and get ready to picnic and party Southside style. 7–10 p.m. Magnolia Green Park, 1201 Lipscomb St. fortworthsouth.org. Granbury Ghosts and Legends tour, Fridays and Saturdays
Hour-long walking excursion around Granbury’s historic downtown square guided by actors dressed in Civil War-era attire. 7 p.m. and 9:15 p.m. $7–$10. 116 W. Bridge St. granburytours.com. 817.559.0849. Lectures and discussions at the Kimbell, ongoing
Year-round evening, weekday and Saturday lectures by staff and guest speakers explore various topics relating to the permanent collection and special exhibitions on view at the Kimbell Art Museum. Some programs require advance reservations. Kimbell Art Museum. 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd. kimbellart.org. 817.332.8451.
Log Cabin Village, ongoing
Step back in time to the 1800s at Log Cabin Village, a living history museum devoted to the
preservation of Texas’ pioneer heritage. And be sure to keep tabs on the website, which details the Village’s ever-changing array of special events. Tuesday–Friday, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 1–5 p.m.; closed Monday. Tickets: $4–$5. Log Cabin Village. 2100 Log Cabin Village Lane. logcabinvillage.org. 817.392.5881.
Martin House Brewing Co. tours and tastings, Saturdays
Admission includes a souvenir pint glass, guided brewery tour and three complimentary pints (must bring your ID). $10. 2–5 p.m. Martin House Brewing Co. 220 S. Sylvania Ave., Ste. 209. martinhousebrewing.com. 817.222.0177.
Panther island Pavilion, ongoing
Self-billed as “the only outdoor entertainment venue in Funkytown,” PIP caters to a wide variety of uses, including concerts, festivals and events — all staged along the banks of our beloved Trinity, with stunning views of the best downtown in the country (aka, ours, of course!). Besides boasting the only waterfront stage in Texas, it’s also got a main stage for year-round events and two additional band shells for multi-act festivals. In addition to attending a multitude of live events throughout the year, guests also can rent stand-up paddle boards, kayaks, canoes and pedal boats and take part in some watersports fun. Check the website for specifics. 395 Purcey St. pantherislandpavilion.com. 817.698.0700.
rahr & Sons Brewing Co. tours and tastings, wednesdays and Saturdays
There’s a $10 tour admission fee for anyone over 18, but a tour of the brewery and a Rahr & Sons pint glass that holds up to three free beer samples are yours for no additional charge. Wednesdays, 5–7:30 p.m.; Saturdays, 1–3 p.m. Rahr & Sons Brewing Co. 701 Galveston Ave. rahrbrewing.com. 817.810.9266.
revolver Brewing tour and tastings, Saturdays
Great beer, fresh country air, picnic tables, a band, barbecue or fajitas, corn bag toss and an informative tour of the brewery. Noon–3 p.m. Admission is $10 and includes a Revolver Brewing pint glass. Food vendors will be on site. Revolver Brewery. 5650 Matlock Road, Granbury. revolverbrewing.com. 817.736.8034.
river Legacy Living Science Center, ongoing
The 12,000-square-foot nature center offers interactive exhibits, terrariums, aquariums, nature trails and Saturday events. Monday–Saturday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Free admission. 703 N.W. Green Oaks Blvd., Arlington. riverlegacy.org. 817.860.6752.
Southside urban Market, ongoing
Their mission is to foster relations among a diverse group of people, promote local artisans, encourage eco-friendly food production and promote healthy living. Saturdays 9 a.m.–1 p.m. Southside Fort Worth on the corner of South Main and East Daggett. southsideurbanmarket.com.
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Culinary ventures in and around town
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154 Bird Café / 156 Truluck’s
Fort Worth, Texas: The City’s
The Alder Smoked Brisket Burger at Bird Cafe is served on a fresh bun with lettuce and tomato, grilled onions, melted Tillamook cheddar and a white barbecue sauce. If you are hungry for more, turn the page.
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new eatery takes flight
The new addition to restaurateur Shannon Wynne’s list of flying-themed restaurants in Sundance Square has been a hit with its creative menu and prime location.
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It is clear why crowds are flocking to Bird c afé; from its seasonal, unique dishes to the inviting décor, the new two-story gastro pu B is winning over f ort w orth. Located in the old Land Title Block building on the corner of Fourth and Commerce, the impressive red brick and sandstone building with original stained glass windows and original multi-colored glazed brick is a beautiful example of the Victorian architecture that once graced downtown Fort Worth’s streets.
The 6,400-square-foot space is just as beautiful on the inside. Upon entering the foyer, patrons see carpeted stairs leading to “The Rookery,” Bird Café’s private dining space that seats 45. Inside, exposed brick walls, patterned tile floors, high ceilings, dark wood tables and ample natural light create an intimate and beautiful dining area without feeling cramped. The separate bar is bright and inviting, with green walls and accents on the tables and chairs, contrasting nicely with the dark bar and chalkboard announcing daily specials. Large windows in the bar overlook the spacious and popular covered patio that looks out onto Sundance Square Plaza. Throughout the building is a collection of more than 40 Auduboninspired paintings of birds in Texas by late artists Stuart and Scott Gentling, along with other bird-themed décor in keeping with the eatery’s name.
We went for a late brunch, which featured single-person entrees rather than the tapasstyle share plates on the lunch and dinner menus. We were attended by a friendly waitress who was happy to help us with the menu as it was out first time there. We started our brunch, of course, with drinks. We had Sangria ($6), made with fruity red
The interior of Bird Cafe features exposed brick walls, patterned tile floors, high ceilings, dark wood tables and ample natural light.
Chef David McMillan
The Central Market 20th Anniversary Cookbook, featuring more than 100 recipes for every season, hits our shelves this September. From arugula to za’atar, you’ll find delicious options for every day of the week and every palate. Make room on your kitchen counter for this must-have menu-maker!
location: 155 E. 4th and Commerce, Fort Worth, TX 76102
For info call: 817-332-2473
Price range: $$
hours: Mon - Thurs: 11am to Midnight, Fri & Sat: 11am to 2am
Sunday: 10am to 10pm
What we like: The creativity of the menu and inviting, well-designed space will keep customers coming back.
What we don’t: The Bird Benedict could use some improvement for $14. our recommendation:
The Alder Smoked Brisket Burger (add bacon to make it a real treat).
wine, and the Fresh Basil Lime Cooler ($5), a sweet and tart non-alcoholic drink made with sparkling water, muddled limes and leaves of basil. Both were refreshing and delicious.
Intrigued by the name, we ordered the Flight of the Honey Bee ($12) to start off. A delectable basket of warm scones, pound cake and cornbread accompanied the three different honeys, two from local suppliers, along with fresh butter and sweet, fruity jams. Though the menu says “for the table,” I could have easily made an entire meal out of this dish.
Being a breakfast-lover, I was torn between the Challah French Toast with fresh berries and maple syrup ($12), which looked delicious, and the Bird Benedict ($14). I went with the latter, which consisted of an English muffin with poached eggs, pulled pork, jalapeño gravy and a side of brunch potatoes with sautéed onions and herbs. The meal seemed a bit small for the price, and the
pork was void of flavor. But the jalapeño gravy was flavorful and not too spicy. The poached eggs were also cooked perfectly, a feat which many cannot achieve.
My companion ordered the Alder Smoked Brisket Burger ($12) and added bacon. Served on a fresh bun, the huge portion came with fresh lettuce and tomato, grilled onions, melted Tillamook cheddar and a white barbeque sauce that I definitely need the recipe for! It was sweet, tangy and abundantly flavorful but did not obscure the other flavors of the burger. Served with perfectly soft-on-the-inside, crispy-on-the-outside fries, the burger seemed to be a popular menu item, as I saw it on several other tables.
For dessert, we opted for the Wild Blueberry Cobbler ($9). One of the three seasonally rotating sweets, the cobbler was served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and had the perfect berry-to-crust ratio. It was sweet and made with deliciously ripe berries.
Although the menu can sound upscale, Bird Café was not uppity. With white paper clipped onto the tables and no formal uni-
form for the waitstaff, the restaurant was sophisticated yet comfortable. While it seemed most popular among 20- and 30-year-olds, I saw both older couples and families with children during my visit. Whether there with friends for an afternoon drink or a family get-together, Bird Café provides a relaxing space to enjoy a delicious meal at any time of day.
All It’s Cracked Up to Be
Truluck’s is famous for two things: being consistently voted one of the most romantic spots to dine and serving up some of the freshest shellfish you can find.
| by Courtney Dabney | photography
CAlex lepe |
r AC k I ng I nto C r AB shells CA vem A n style, mopping drawn butter from your chin and slurping down raw oysters are not as romantic as you might think. Shellfish is a tactile delicacy. You have to be willing to roll up your sleeves, don a bib if necessary and really get to work. For that reason, I would reserve Truluck’s for a fourth or fifth date. Plus, it’s pricey, so you need to be sure this one is “a keeper” before splurging on all that romantic ambience.
The Chilled Seafood Platter is a perfect starter for two ($36).
It came with two jumbo shrimp, two Nova Scotia oysters on the half shell, two cracked stone crab claws and a generous cocktail of blue crab meat with a dynamite sauce drizzled over the top. The iced presentation was complemented by large caper berries, fresh seaweed and lemon wedges. My only complaint was the rather thin oysters, but it was summer when I ordered this dish, after all.
The menu offers the freshest Scottish Salmon, North Atlantic Halibut and Chilean Sea Bass, but when in Rome...order the crab! Market price for the Pacific Northwest Dungeness Crab was $36
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Wild Blueberry Cobbler is served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
location: 1420 Plaza Place, Southlake for info call: 817.912.0500
price range: $$-$$$$
hours: Mon. - Fri. 4:30 p.m.
- 10:00 p.m., Sat. - Sun. 4:30 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.
what we like: The longtime favorite Crab Mac 'n' Cheese was incredible, and the desserts are aweinspiring.
per pound. The feast includes two side dishes of your choice. Szechwan Style Green Beans were spicy and crunchy with bacon and almond slivers, and the long-time favorite Crab Mac ‘n’ Cheese includes plump penne pasta with a delicious browned top layer of more crab meat. The huge crab was well worth the work, and the sweet meat made the side of drawn butter unnecessary.
what we don't: The oysters on the Chilled Seafood Platter were a little thin.
our recommendation: Roll up your sleeves, don a bib if necessary and really get to work.
Truluck’s desserts are awe-inspiring as well. A mammoth slice of Four Layer Chocolate Cake ($9.95) was decorated with fresh berries, pronounced mocha frosting and then topped with warm Godiva Chocolate. The modern, relaxing interior is serene and upscale. With dramatic lighting, like spotlights directed only on the center of the table, performing surgery on your shellfish can be a challenge, but the acoustics are perfect for intimate conversation.
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Meat Feast
Rafain Brazilian Steakhouse is a meat lover’s paradise, a carnivore’s feast. You come for the meat parade.
| by allana Wooley |
Walking into Rafain B R azilian
Steakhou S e’ S ne W
We S t 7th location, I was on a mission. I was determined to try every single one of the 16 meats paraded through the dining room rodízio style. I took notes, carefully eyeing each glistening skewer as it went past and conspiring with the meat waiters to sample every option. (It’s a rough job, but somebody’s got to do it.)
Despite my best efforts, I missed the pork ribs. Such is the nature of Rafain’s traditional Brazilian-style restaurant. Food parades around the room constantly. The gaucho-chefs are prompt to respond to the discs laid before each patron—green for “Go, bring me more and more and more” and red for “Wait, I need to recover.” With such a constant deluge of food, it’s easy to miss a skewer or two. And even if you don’t miss a thing, good luck eating everything.
Carrying a meat-laden skewer and a butcher knife, the gaucho-chefs approach and announce what they carry. Prime beef gaucho. Parmesan encrusted pork loin. Lamb porterhouse. Filet mignon. The complete list represents lamb, chicken, pork and beef in a variety of high-quality, tender cuts. I could detail every
dish I sampled from the 55-item salad bar. I could describe the impossible paradox of the simultaneously crunchy and creamy bread rolls. I could wax poetic about the delicately fried bananas and paprikaspiked mashed potatoes served at each table as palate-cleansers. But these items are just extras. Rafain isn’t a restaurant you visit for the salad bar. Though the generous portions had long filled me up, I couldn’t help but eat bite after bite of the tender, flavorful, perfectly roasted and seasoned meat anyway — a decision I still don’t regret.
The house special, Picanha, may have been my favorite. It pulled apart with barely a touch of the fork. Or my favorite might have been the beef ribs, as good as any Texas barbecue. Or the baconwrapped filet mignon, which induced a televisionready sigh of appreciation.
And have I mentioned the cinnamon-sugar roasted pineapple, sweet and warm and the perfect complement to the heaviness of the meats? As I’ve said, I missed the pork ribs. But if the rest of my meal was any indication, they were exquisite. I couldn’t leave without sampling the desserts (again, just part of the job). Though a sweets buffet stands near the salad bar, I ordered an a la carte item, a papaya ice cream with raspberry liquor: light, airy and the perfect ending to my carnivorous feast.
After recovering from the food coma, I can look at the experience (and it is an experience) with clarity. For just under $50 a person, Rafain is a delicious all-you-can-eat must for Fort Worth foodies. But plan on a few trips — better to pace yourself over several visits than to strain your stomach in a single marathon feast.
The Chilled Seafood Platter at Truluck's is a perfect starter for two.
At Rafain Brazilian Steakhouse, expect to be surrounded by servers carrying meat-laden skewers.
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Cigar Neophyte Cigar 101
| by Jocelyn tatum |
i wa L ked into the new s i L ver Leaf c igar Lounge in f ort w orth’s s undance s quare as a fema L e tenderfoot. Not going to lie, it was uncomfortable. “Stop looking at me,” I thought. “No, I’m not here to pick up a dude; I just want to write about cigars.” These insecurities swirled around my head with the thick cigar smoke as I waited for one of the many beautiful, young (also female) servers to wait on me.
Men filled the unseasoned cigar lounge on that smoky night, but a few women studded the room too. An older tipsy man frolicked past me twice.
“Have you ever smoked a cigar before?” he prodded.
I must have been wearing a sign. And no, he did not work there.
“These girls will help you out. She knows quite a bit you know,” he chirped again referring to the server approaching me.
A girl barely in her 20s interrupted the friendly patron. “What can I get you to drink?”
“Water to start, please, and someone to show me how to go about picking a cigar. Also, do people pair drinks with cigars?”
Was this girl going to be my Rick Steves of the cigar world? How much could she possibly know about cigars? Not much, said a visiting aficionado (or Gurkha cigar rep) standing ominously in the modest humidor. But she’s learning, he later reassured. Once I picked a drink that sounded good from the distiller tasting menu, she ushered me into the humidor to hear about my pairing options. “Mr. Gurkha” was there to save the day.
He told me what he would smoke with my sweet whiskey mixture, which was a light and smooth cigar. I said sure. He said in order to begin my journey into the cigar world, just start with a simple rule — smoke whatever I like and take pictures of the labels. It is a personal journey and possibly a long one. To learn is to smoke more, and to smoke more is to learn.
I was happy to start with my first cigar. I took it back to my table and found my drink waiting for me. My cherubic waitress cut my cigar and told me to puff as if
I had just applied ChapStick. As I waited for my friend, I stopped to take in the atmosphere, which was somehow light in décor but dark with smoke. Not like most cavernous taxidermy-covered, manly-man tobacco lounges, this place attempted to grab the attention of a larger demographic.
“The light atmosphere keeps the mood on a lighter note so it is inviting to women… [and] there are some beautifully crafted cocktails that appeal to the feminine demographic,” Assistant Manager Patrick Kennedy said.
They even hired a woman to design the lounge, and when a group of investors settled on names for the lounge like The Double Barrel or The Dusty Bottle, the women on the board shot it down. That’s how they came up with the name Silver Leaf. General Manager Jake Kesteloot said it signifies a sleek, sexier take on the much-coveted tobacco leaf.
“Forty percent of our regular guests are women,” Kesteloot said.
Before walking in, I was terrified that I might get ignored by the pretentious and sometimes male-only reputation that comes with cigars. After all, I might as well be fishing from a deer blind. And then there is that ugly stereotype that if a woman smokes a cigar, she is trying to attract a man or make a statement. I didn’t want that signage either.
I was wrong. The staff was patient and kind. I enjoyed my experience at Silver Leaf and loved spending hours puffing on a smooth and flavorful Gurkha cigar with my friend and my drink, the Algonquin, made with Herman Marshall rye bourbon, Dolin dry vermouth, pineapple juice and Belle de Brillet pear brandy. The time it takes to smoke a cigar makes for a philosophical experience. Unlike a cigarette, you have to sit, be still, and spend time with either yourself or the person you’re smoking with. In a world as busy as ours, it was nice to go back in time, smoke and sit with friend.
Like wine, cigars pair weLL with certain fLavors. Also like wine and cheese or any food pairings, you don’t want the cocktail you’re drinking to overpower the cigar you’re smoking and vice versa.
Did you know there was a Cigar Boom that started in the early 1990s? I didn’t. Maybe because I wasn’t smoking cigars on the playground. Most attribute the boom to the first publication of Cigar Aficionado magazine and the celebrity endorsements of men and women alike in the covers. Here is what the boom looked like: Starting in 1993, 117.8 million cigars were imported into the U.S. By 1996, the U.S. imported 293 million premium cigars. Kesteloot said that while the hype may have waned, the boom isn’t over. “It is still the rebirth period of cigars. There have always been groups of people that stuck with [the boom],” Kesteloot said. “Correlating with that, we are getting reports from around the world that some of the best [tobacco] crops in history are being yielded right now. That sparks a lot of interest in consumers.”
The cap is a thin tobacco leave that you cut; the foot is what you light. You set the cap down perpendicular to the table and your fingers on the foot. Place the cigar cutter on the table around the cigar cap and cut. That helps you cut the perfect amount off (not too much, not too little).
My sweet server did teach me how to puff: “Smack your lips around it as if you just applied ChapStick.”
For the maximum enjoyment of combining flavors, take a sip of your drink; let it sit, swallow, and then “retro-inhale” the drink, then puff the cigar. Sip, sit, swallow, inhale then puff. Did you get all of that?
If you don’t want to drink alcohol but want to try a cigar for the first time, they may ask you how you like your coffee. If you like cream and sugar, caramel flavor, weak, strong or black, that usually gives them a hint as to what kind of cigar you may want. And yes, the manager said many women come in wanting a strong stogie while many men want a little caramel vanilla cigar. Stereotypes aside, ladies and gentlemen.
Silver Leaf Cigar Lounge General Manager Jake Kesteloot
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Thursday, October 23rd
Fort Worth Club
Presents
Contact Julia Summers at 817-348-1116 or jsummers@allianceforchilden.org for sponsorship information. You can also visit our website at www.allianceforchildren.org Proceeds will benefit Alliance For Children, Tarrant County’s Children’s Advocacy Center.
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Babe’s Chicken Dinner House 230 N. Center St., 817.801.0300. Lunch Hours 11am-2pm Mon.-Fri.; Dinner Hours 5pm-9pm Mon.-Fri; All Day 11am9pm Sat. and Sun. $
Bj’s Restaurant And Brewhouse 201 Interstate 20 E., 817.465.5225. 11am-midnight Mon.-Thur.; 11am-1am Fri.; 10am-1am Sat.; 10am-midnight Sun. $-$$
Chef Point Cafe 5901 Watauga Rd., Watauga, 817.656.0080. 11am-9pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.; 7am-10pm Sat.; 10am-9pm Sun. Breakfast Saturdays. $-$$
The Live Oak Music Hall & Lounge 1311 Lipscomb St., 817.926.0968. 3pm-midnight Tue.Thur. and Sun.; 3pm-2am Fri.; 1pm-2am Sat. $$ The Rose Garden Tea Room 7200 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.731.7673. 11:30am-3:30pm Mon-Sat.; 12pm-3:30pm Sun. $ Twin Creeks Café 3400 W. Loop 820 S. (inside
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Frank Kent Honda), 817.696.4360. 8am-3:30pm Mon.-Sat. $
Vidalias Southern Cuisine 200 Main St., 817.210.2222. 6am-10pm daily. $$
Chapps 2045 N. Hwy. 360, 817.649.3000. Other locations: 153 Southwest Plaza (1-20 & Little Road), 817.483.8008. 2596 E. Arkansas, 817.460.2097. 11am-9pm daily. $
Chop House Burgers 1700 W. Park Row Drive, Ste. 116, 817.459.3700. 11am-9pm Mon.-Sat. $
Café At Daireds 2400 W. I-20 (Temporarily Closed for Remodeling), 817.465.9797. Other location: 15 Skyline Dr., Arlington, 817.465.9797. 12pm-6pm Sun.; 9am-6pm Mon.; 9am-9pm Tue.Thu.; 9am-6pm Fri.; 8:30am-5:30pm Sat. $-$$ Fort Worth Six10Grille 610 Main St., 817.332.0100. 6:30am9pm Sun.-Thu.; 6:30am-10pm Fri.-Sat. $-$$$
delis & bakeries
Arlington
Iris Bagel And Coffee House 5801 W. Interstate 20, 817.561.9989. 5:30am-2pm Mon.-Sat.; 7am2pm Sun. $
Fort Worth
Baker Bros. American Deli 6333 Camp Bowie Blvd., Ste. 244, 817.989.1400. Other locations: 501 Carroll St., Ste. 658., 817.332.0500. 3300 Heritage Trace Pwy., Ste. 110, 817.750.6666. 11am-9pm daily. $
Black Rooster Bakery 2430 Forest Park Blvd., 817.924.1600. 7am-4pm Tue.-Fri., 8am-4pm Sat. $ Bluebonnet Bakery 4705 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.731.4233. 7am-6pm Mon.-Fri.; 7am-4pm Sat. $ Boopa’s Bagel Deli 6513 N. Beach St., 817.232.4771. 5:30am-2pm Mon.-Fri.; 6:30am2pm Sat.; 6:30am-1pm Sun. $ Carshon’s Delicatessen 3133 Cleburne Rd., 817.923.1907. 9am-3pm Mon.-Sat. $ Corner Bakery Café 3010 S. Hulen St., 817.665.9949. 6:30am-9pm daily. $ The Cupcake Cottage 5015 El Campo Ave., 817.732.5670. 10am-4pm Tues.-Fri.; 10am-2pm Sat. $
Esperanza’s Mexican Café & Bakery 2122 N. Main St., 817.626.5770. 6am-7pm daily. Other locations: 1109 Hemphill St., 817.332.3848. 6:30am-7pm daily. 1601 Park Place Ave. 817.923.1992. 6:30am-9pm Mon.-Thu.; 6:30am10pm Fri.-Sat.; 6:30am-5pm Sun. $ J. Rae's 935 Foch St., 817.332.0090. 9 am-7pm Mon.-Sat. $ Jason's Deli jasonsdeli.com. Hours vary. $-$$ Kolache Shoppe 6724 Brentwood Stair Rd., 817.457.0071. 6am-10:30am Tue.-Sat.; 7am-10:30 Sun. $
McKinley’s Fine Bakery & Café 1616 S. University Dr. Ste. 301, 817.332.3242. 8am-6:30pm Mon.-Sat.; 11am-5pm Sun. $
Panera Bread 1700 S. University Dr., 817.870.1959. Other location: 1804 Precinct Line Rd., 817.605.0766. 1409 N. Collins, Arlington,
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Terry Chandler – Fred's Texas Café
Charissa Christopher – Feastivities, Gourmet to Go
Mark Daverio – Fireside Pies, West 7th
Curren Dodds – Let's Eat
Craig Doyle – Ruth's Chris Steak House
Keith Hicks – Buttons Food & Music
Sarah Hooton – Central Market
Christina MacMicken – Good Karma Kitchen
Steve Mitchell – The Harbor on Possum Kingdom Lake
Dien Nguyen – Piranha Killer Sushi
Tuan Pham – Shinjuku Station
Pablo Sanchez – The Bearded Lady
Michael Thomson – MICHAELS CUISINE Restaurant & Bar
Robbie Werner – Stir Crazy Baked Goods
Jen Williams – Magnolia Cheese Company
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fwdish restaurant listings
817.548.8726. 2140 E. Southlake Blvd., Ste. S. 817.416.5566. 4611 S. Hulen St. 817.370.1802. 6:30am-9pm Mon.-Sat.; 7am-8pm Sun. $
Buca Di Beppo 2701 E. State Hwy. 114, Southlake, 817.749.6262. 11am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat.; 11am-9pm Sun. $$
Ferrari’s Italian Villa 1200 William D. Tate Ave., 817.251.2525. 5pm-10pm Mon.-Fri.; 5pm-10:30pm Sat.; 4:30pm-9pm Sun. $$-$$$ Fireside Pies 1285 S. Main St., Grapevine, 817.416.1285. 11am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Sat. $$
In 1959, the Rafain family established their first churrascaria in Southern Brazil. Now they are bringing their hospitality, gastronomy and entertainment to West 7th, at the heart of Fort Worth’s cultural district.
Enjoy a festival of 17 delicious cuts of meat, beef, lamb, poultry, pork and sausage, as well as an amazing salad bar stocked with over 45 gourmet items and a dazzling dessert area featuring both American and Brazilian delights. Sip on a classic Brazilian cocktail or an award-winning wine while you enjoy fine dining at its best.
fwdish restaurant listings
Sera Dining and Wine 2418 Forest Park Blvd., 817.927.7372. 5:30pm to 9:30pm Tue.-Sat. $$
Rio Mambo 5150 Hwy. 121, 817.354.3124. 11am9:30pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-10:30pm Fri.-Sat. $$
Fort Worth
Benito’s Restaurant 1450 W. Magnolia Ave.,
extra dish
What the locals are eating
if you have ever visited Little italy in new York city, you will feel right at home at Fortuna italian restaurant. You will find the same simple, family-run neighborhood vibe here.
At Fortuna, the walls are painted with murals of Venice, Tuscany and Rome. On one wall you find a mural of the Colosseum in Rome, where the goddess Fortuna was said to preside over man’s fortunes.
817.332.8633. 11am-9pm Mon.-Thu., 11am-2am Fri.; 10am-2am Sat.; 10am-9pm Sun. $$ Cabo Grande 115 W. 2nd St., 817.348.8226. 11am10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-midnight Fri.-Sat. $$ Cantina Laredo 530 Throckmorton St., 817.810.0773. Other location: 4020 William D. Tate, Ste. 208, Grapevine, 817.358.0505. 11am10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $-$$
Hacienda San Miguel 2948 Crockett St., 817.386.9923. 11am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-midnight Fri. & Sat. $-$$
Fortuna italian restaurant
5837 Camp Bowie Blvd.
817.737.4469
We tried the stuffed mushrooms ($6) for our starter. It arrived with five medium-sized mushroom caps stuffed with a standard filling, tasted like a typical crabmeat, Ritz cracker crumb mixture. These mushrooms were heavily lobster-sauced, which itself was tasty, but the consistency was a little thick.
On this visit, I opted for something more outstanding, the Mixed Seafood Tuttomare ($19.95), and one of the pricier items on the menu. For reference, it is basically a very dressed-up version of Linguine with White Clam Sauce. The pasta is smothered in layers of white fish, shrimp, scallops, calamari rings and scuncille (squid). Black mussels and clams decorated the edge of the bowl. For garnish, the chef sprinkled chopped clams and parsley over the top. It was a lovely presentation, and I worked for more than five minutes before making my way down to the linguine.
Fortuna is an affordable spot for a family dinner or date night. The prices are fair, and the service is always friendly, and although eating here may not actually change your fortune, it will leave you both full and satisfied.
Joe T. Garcia’s 2201 N. Commerce, 817.626.4356. Cash only. 11am-2:30pm, 5pm-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat.; 11am-10pm Sun. $$ La Familia 841 Foch St., 817.870.2002. 11am-10pm Tues.-Fri.; 8am-10pm Sat. Closed Sun.-Mon. $ La Playa Maya 6209 Sunset Dr., 817.738.3329. Other locations: 1540 N. Main St., 817.624.8411. 3200 Hemphill St., 817.924.0698. 11am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $ Los Molcajetes 4320 Western Center Blvd., 817.306.9000. 11am-9:30pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am10pm Fri.; 9am-10pm Sat.; 9am-9pm Sun. $ Los Vaqueros 2629 N. Main St., 817.624.1511. Other Location: 3105 Cockrell Ave., 817.710.8828. 11am-9pm Mon.-Thu.; 11 am-10pm, Fri.-Sat.; 10:30am-9pm Sun. Other location: Crown Valley Golf Club, 29 Crown Road, Weatherford. 817.441.2300 $
Mambo’s 1010 Houston St. in the Park Central Hotel, 817.336.3124. 11am- 2pm Tues.-Fri.; 4pm10pm Wed.-Sat. $ Mi Cocina 509 Main St., 817.877.3600. Other locations: 4601 W. Freeway (I-30 and Hulen), 817.569.1444. 9369 Rain Lily Trail. 817.750.6426. 11am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $ The Original 4713 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.738.6226.
UNIVERSAL HEALTH RESOURCES
Cordially Invites You to Our
Butterfly Banquet and Silent Auction
Featuring Dinner and Dancing and The Musical Artistry Of Michael Hix and Dizzy with a Dame
Friday, October 10, 2014
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Ruth’s Chris 813 Main St., 817.348.0080. 5pm-10 pm Mon.-Thu.; 5pm-11pm Fri.-Sat.; 4pm-9pm Sun. $$$
Silver Fox Steakhouse 1651 S. University Dr., 817.332.9060. Other location: 1235 William D. Tate, Grapevine, 817.329.6995. 4pm-10pm Mon.-Sat. $$$ granbury
Buffalo Gap Steakhouse And Cantina 1470 Hwy. 377, 817.573.4471. 11am-10pm Wed.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat.; 11am-9pm Sun. $$ graPevine/Southlake/ Colleyville
Old Hickory Steakhouse Restaurant Gaylord Texan Hotel & Convention Center, 1501 Gaylord Trail, 817.778.2215 (after 5pm, 817.778.2280). Nightly, 5:30pm-10pm. $$$$
We invite you to the 4th Annual Delicious Wishes, benefiting Make-A-Wish North Texas ®
Grace, 6 | Congenital cardiac condition | “I wish to be in a Disney parade.”
You can help grant wishes like Grace’s by supporting Delicious Wishes. Whether you are an event sponsor or simply attending the event, your support provides children with hope for better times, strength for the tough times and joy of experiencing the present.
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Each month we will present our readers with an obscure detail shot from somewhere in fort worth, courtesy of photographer brian luenser. We will provide the clues, and you will have the opportunity to guess where the shot was taken at fwtx.com/articles/where-sept-14. The following month we will include the full photo as well as a new obscure detail shot. Here are this month’s clues:
1. It may be “Where the West begins,” but it’s also where the party never ends.
2. This location’s success can be attributed to Steve Murrin and his son, Phillip.
reveal from last month Embargo 210 E. 8th St., Fort Worth
Every drop we save tastes like victory
Saving water is important and, for Team Lawn Whisperer, we’re fighting to save every drop. You can help. Remember not to water between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.
Water twice a week or less and check the Lawn Whisperer Facebook page for weekly watering advice. Join the team and let’s save water. Nothing can replace it.
Soul
comes standard
It’s an elite class of vehicle that grabs your eye the second you spot it: striking good looks, heart-pounding performance and an iconic persona that put it miles ahead of the pack. An automobile steeped in this much appeal could, of course, come from only one car company in town: Park Place Maserati Fort Worth.
Just ask Stuart and Ricki Schuster. Retired and ready for some four-wheeled fun, the couple recently picked up a pair of the Italian-made exotics from Park Place Maserati. He selected a GranTurismo race-inspired coupe in red. She picked out a Quattroporte GTS twin-turbo V8 sedan in black. They couldn’t be more pleased with their two new rides.
“These cars meet our needs, and are so fun and exciting to drive. They have the look, feel, sound and performance that other brands just don’t
have they have a soul,” Stuart said. “Ricki and I not only like the Italian styling, but driving a Maserati is the ultimate experience for us.”
By that same token, working with the Park Place staff, the couple quickly points out, is the ultimate car-buying experience.
“They made our purchase easy and fun. All the folks are enthusiastic and knowledgeable about Maserati. Our new friends Tom Bartle, Lymon, Mark and Chris (in service) are professional and courteous,” Stuart enthused. “We’ve recommended Park Place Maserati Fort Worth to our friends, family and other auto enthusiasts. It truly is the total package.”
