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People of Fort Worth
That guy walking his dog at the farmers market. That gal on the picnic bench at Magnolia. To ordinary people we’d normally pass by, we stopped, said hello, and learned that every Fort Worthian has a story, no matter who they are. Here are a few of the folks we met.
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The More You Know A local musician finds inspiration for his new album in places like Spain, Brazil and Puerto Rico. But, for Peter More, there’s no place like home.
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A Night of Art in Cowtown Headed to Fall Gallery Night and not sure where to start? We’ve got a few ideas.
Though he studied Greek and Roman at the University of Illinois, James Chambers, 71, moved to Fort Worth after landing a job at TCU 40 years ago. He’s been here ever since, and he’s one of our People of Fort Worth.
Amon Carter to Get
Upgrade The gallery will soon be getting a new look.
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Going Beyond Our Borders
A Fort Worth nonprofit is taking on a big project in Africa.
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Fort Worthian Life is colorful when you’re the curator for one of Fort Worth’s most storied art museums.
Big Scream Success After two seasons on MTV’s “Scream,” local actor Carlson Young steps out to create her own horror picture show.
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Stay, Eat and Play in Santa Fe Fall is the perfect time of year to visit the Land of Enchantment. Here’s your quick guide to Santa Fe.
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Eighties Elevated Fall fashion has us dialing back to the ’80s, when black leather and metallics reigned in rock ’n’ roll.
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The Sweet Fruit of Kokitos’ Labor Chamoy straws and gummy candy spilling out of a cup of Squirt soda? This frutería is a sweet tooth’s fever dream.
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Flat-out Delicious A Neapolitan pizza chain finds its way to the Fort — and impresses.
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The Feed From an organic bistro to $120 beef between buttered bread, here’s what’s happening in the Fort Worth food scene.
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Restaurant Listings
A comprehensive guide to area restaurants.
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88. Jewel Charity Invitational
90. Jewel Party, Assembly go
102. Ten Things to Do This Month Think sidewalk chalk. But on steroids.
144. Aim for the moon. When clouds get in the way, well, sometimes you get something better.
West Seventh has a new spot for Neapolitan pizza.
Steering a Legacy
Heritage Land Bank is proud to support the young men and women of 4-H and FFA. Cade and Cody Miller come from a family with deep roots in the livestock community. These twin Texans specialize in steers and have been showing as long as they’ve been old enough to compete. Heritage Land Bank’s involvement in local shows and the community allowed them to learn about their options and take out Livestock Loans that let them take ownership of their animals and continue to compete year after year. In the future, they look forward to continuing their family’s tradition of showing in the steer group.
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Coat and Tie to Business Casual
» For only the second time in its 20-year history, Fort Worth Magazine has an all-new logo. We made the last major change five years ago in the December 2013 issue, when we significantly reduced the size of the word Texas and progressed from a narrow san serif font to a broader one to fill the magazine’s new width, which was 3/4-inch wider. In March of last year, we made a minor change and took Texas off the nameplate altogether.
If you ever wondered why in December of 1998, when we founded the magazine, that we used the word Texas to begin with, it was because we had visions of launching city magazines in Waco, Austin and San Antonio — all carrying the word Texas At that time, we were in growth mode, launching and purchasing national titles but just never found the time to launch our I-35 Texas city magazine group.
There were a number of reasons why we decided to modify our logo, but leading them all was my desire for it to be recognized as the “mark” of The City’s Magazine and not the city itself, or other entities carrying the Fort Worth name. This happened more times than you would think. Being all lowercase and always two colors makes the magazine that carries the city’s name unique and instantly recognizable. The type font itself has changed from a tall, sophisticated serif to a more casual, modern slab serif. Think of it as going from coat and tie to business casual. Still smart and professional, but a little more comfortable, which we think speaks to what Fort Worth is all about.
Along with an announcement of a new logo, I am also excited to announce our new executive editor, Brian Kendall, who is replacing Kendall Louis, who turned in her red pen to take a more important job — being a mother to a little girl named Kate. Brian grew up in San Antonio and went to college at Angelo State University,
where he received his BA in Journalism in 2009. He had a number of writing gigs before moving to the Metroplex in 2016, where he has spent the last two years working for D Magazine Partners as a managing editor in their custom publishing division.
One of the prerequisites for working for Fort Worth’s city magazine is living in Fort Worth. So Brian, who currently lives with his wife in a city 30 miles east of here, will be looking for a place to reside temporarily until they sell their place in Big D and move to Fort Worth.
In this new-look issue, you’ll find engaging and inspiring stories about fellow Fort Worthians — some on the verge of making it big in their respective entertainment industries (Carlson Young and Peter More) and some just taking life as it comes at them in this beautiful city (our “People of Fort Worth” photo essay). You’ll also find contributor Malcolm Mayhew’s take on Kokitos’ sugary meals-in-a-cup and Courtney Dabney’s review of the Left Bank’s new pizzeria, MidiCi. No matter your flavor, there’s something in here for everyone.
CORRECTIONS:
A recent story mistakenly cited restricted areas where patrons can visit at The Kimbell Art Museum. Visitors are not allowed from touring such areas, and we regret the error.
In a recent review, we mistakenly mispelled St. Sofia as St. Sophia. We apologize for this error.
Have any corrections? Comments? Concerns? Send to Executive Editor Brian Kendall at bkendall@fwtexas.com.
Hal A. Brown Publisher
Hey, we’re people of Fort Worth, too. Our cover story on page 42 had us out on the street getting to know strangers and their stories of how they arrived in Fort Worth, which inspired us to turn around and ask our own people — how did y’all get here?
JENNY DAVIS
“I am from Charlottesville, Virginia (and what happened there is horrific and heartbreaking). I moved to Fort Worth from Chicago in 2008 because my husband accepted a job here. This is his hometown. We moved into his old neighborhood, and our kids attend the same school he did. What they don’t tell you when you marry someone from Fort Worth is that there’s a strong chance you’ll both be pulled back there. Like a tractor beam.”
SHEILA ELLIS
“I was born in Fort Worth but decided it wasn’t for me. Hot summers and the lack of snow were my main complaints, so I swore to leave for a state with more discernible seasons as soon as possible. Except, once I got to move, it became a classic case of not knowing what I had until it was gone. I hope Fort Worth forgives me, because with some extra fans in the summer, it’s the best place on earth.”
Jenny chats with up-andcoming actor and director Carlson Young on page 25. Then, she takes the helm of our fall fashion shoot and takes us back to the ’80s on page 32.
From superhero symphony concerts to Shakespeare in the Parking Lot, turn to page 102 for Sheila’s top event picks in September.
MALCOLM MAYHEW
“I’ve lived in Fort Worth so long, I can remember the following — the building of Hulen Mall, when Ozzy Osbourne played the Tarrant County Convention Center (and nearly torched the joint), and when there was NO traffic on I-35. Yep, that was a long time ago.”
Malcolm gets a sugar rush from Kokitos on page 113. Then, flip to page 120 for his roundup of restaurant news.
VOLUME 21, NUMBER 09, SEPTEMBER 2018
owner/publisher hal a. brown
associate publisher diane ayres
editorial
executive editor brian kendall
creative director craig sylva art director spray gleaves, ayla haynes
advertising art director ed woolf
associate editor samantha calimbahin
photographer olaf growald
contributing writers shilo urban style contributor jenny b. davis travel writer kyle whitecotton column writer hugh savage proofreader sharon casseday illustrator charles marsh editorial interns brandi addison, erin pinkham, sheila ellis
For questions or comments, contact Brian Kendall, executive editor, at 817.560.6178 or via email at bkendall@fwtexas.com. For subscription questions, please call 800.856.2032.
Hey, Fort Worth Magazine, You Look Different
Yes, and we hope you like it. Our goal was to create a look unique to our magazine that also speaks to who we are as a city, where we’ve been and where we’re going. Here’s how we did it:
The chefs from these favorite Fort Worth eateries go head-to-head at our annual Top Chef competition Sept. 6 at River Ranch Stockyards. Cheer on your favorite chef while enjoying food, drinks and live auctions. Visit our website for tickets. fwtx.com/topchef
Being a two-word city allows us to get playful with color, so you’ll always see “Fort” and “Worth” in two contrasting hues or two tones of the same color.
The new logo is more robust, and best of all,“magazine” is now legible at any size.
Because of our growth as Panther City Media Group, this rebrand helps put all of our publications — Fort Worth Magazine, Fort Worth Inc. and Fort Worth HOME — under one umbrella.
Check out fwtx.com for more info about our overall rebranding and sister publications.
One of the most notable changes is the move from serif to slab serif. This serif (that is, the little tail at the end of the letter) is thicker and more playful — a modern look that also nods to Fort Worth’s unbridled cowboy culture.
HOME OF DREAMS
TOURS
Change the date! Tours of our 2018 Home of Dreams now begin Sept. 15 and run through Oct. 7. Get your tickets now. Proceeds benefit a Wish with Wings. fwtx.com/home-of-dreams/2018
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DIGITAL EDITION: The virtual editions of both current and previous issues are available on our website. Flip through the pages to read more about the great city of Fort Worth by visiting fwtx.com.
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Fort Worth Magazine celebrates the local culinary scene by hosting the ultimate action-packed culinary competition of the year, the Top Chef Challenge.
Join chef host Jon Bonnell as four competing chefs battle it out to be crowned Fort Worth Magazine’s Top Chef. Watch the chefs cook while you participate in live auctions, sip on cocktails and grab a bite at this annual event.
Competing Chefs:
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John Piccolino B&B Butchers & Restaurant
Juan Rodriguez Magdalena’s Denise Shavandy Café Modern
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» The Amon Carter Museum of American Art, which houses a diverse collection of North American artwork, including the pictured “Figure” by Morton Schamberg, is getting a facelift. CONTINUED ON PAGE 18 »
CONTINUED FROM PAGE 17 » The iconic museum will greet future visitors with improvements to the museum’s second-floor galleries, main entrance and updates to the Philip C. Johnson-designed 1961 building.
In addition, the museum will receive an upgraded climate-controlled vault currently under construction.
But don’t worry, Fort Worthians, despite a slew of renovations in the works, the iconic five pillars of Johnson’s original building, which overlooks downtown Fort Worth, will remain intact.
The new construction is set to begin in October after the museum’s annual Party on the Porch, which will take place Sept. 29.
Improvements to the museum’s upstairs galleries will include a new layout, as well as updated displays for permanent and temporary exhibits. During construction, guests will still be able to enjoy the museum’s collection throughout the main galleries in the 1961 building.
The 1961 building’s renovations will begin in spring 2019. This update includes improvements to the main entrance, plaza access points and navigability of the building. While visitors may be temporarily inconvenienced, these changes are meant to enhance the visitor experience with more open space and accessibility while maintaining the original design of the architecture.
The climate-controlled storage vault is currently under construction with an expected completion date this fall. This new vault is almost double the size of its previous storage and will house the museum’s collection of over 45,000 prints, with room to spare for continued growth.
This isn’t the first time the museum, which is known for its extensive collection of Old West-inspired pieces, has undergone significant changes. Since the museum’s opening in January 1961, the building has experienced numerous additions and renovations, including a 14,000-square-foot addition in 1964 and a Johnsondesigned expansion in 1977, which increased the museum’s square footage by 36,600 square feet.
Between August 1999 and October 2001, the museum closed to the public when the ’64 and ’77 additions were demolished and replaced with another Johnson-designed extension. This would be one of Johnson’s final projects.
The museum is expecting to complete all renovations by summer 2019.
A Timeline of Amon Carter’s Dream
1945
Amon Carter, publisher of the Fort Worth StarTelegram, and Nenetta Burton Carter form the Amon G. Carter Foundation.
1950
Carter informs the city his intention to “erect and equip” a museum of Western art.
1955
Following Carter’s death, his last will and testament empowered his foundation to establish a museum to house his extensive art collection.
1959
The City of Fort Worth and the Amon G. Carter Foundation entered into a contract for the creation of a museum of Western art.
1960
New Yorker Philip C. Johnson is named lead architect following a chance meeting with Amon Carter’s daughter, and construction begins.
1961
The Amon Carter Museum of American Art opens to the public.
1964
Museum completes a 14,250-square-foot addition.
1967
Museum director, Mitchell A. Wilder, organizes a 95-piece retrospective on the work of Georgia O’Keefe — reintroducing her work to the nation.
1977
Johnson designs a 36,600-square-foot addition.
1990
Museum acquires Thomas Eakins’ masterpiece “The Swimming Hole” for $10 million.
2001
Museum reopens to the public following two years of extensive rebuilds and renovations.
GOING BEYOND OUR BORDERS
Fort Worth Nonprofit Builds School in Africa
AFTER ALISSA ROSEBROUGH GRADUATED FROM TEXAS A&M, all she wanted to do was capture life through her camera lens. Making strides professionally as a freelance photographer for the National Basketball Association and as an in-house photographer for a large construction company, she soon began snapping shots for various aid organizations in Africa.
But, she could only do so much with her camera and subsequently established a nonprofit organization, Arise Africa, with fellow American John Rosacker to aid Zambian children in need.
“Our original intent was to hold one annual fundraiser and buy books,” Rosebrough says. “As we invited friends to join us in supporting these children, many of them began committing $30, $50 and even more every month to educate them.”
Today, Arise Africa has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars, which has helped place 450 students in a child sponsorship program, where, in addition to receiving an education, they receive the kind of treatment and items many take for granted: medical care, food and clothing. The organization also operates two orphanages, where 18 children who were either abandoned or living on streets reside and receive full-time care.
More recently, Arise Africa partnered with Kershaw’s Challenge, an organization fronted by former Cy Young Award-winner Clayton Kershaw and his wife Ellen, to build a school that can accommodate 700 students. Construction on the school began in August and will have room for 150 students beginning January 2019.
Eventually, Rosebrough aims to get students to continue their education in America or elsewhere in the world. “We already have one student whose SAT score qualifies for TCU,” Rosebrough says. “As we can find scholarship money for these children, we’ll be able to make enormous changes in the trajectory of their lives. The goal is not for them to live in America — the goal is to build and grow leaders for Zambia.”
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Shirley Reece-Hughes
Curator of Paintings and Sculpture at the Amon Carter Museum of American Art
BY SAMANTHA CALIMBAHIN
With a gallery renovation set to begin in October and a slew of new exhibits in the works, the Amon Carter Museum of American Art is a happenin’ spot. And, in the middle of it all is Shirley Reece-Hughes, the mastermind behind the museum’s collection of paintings and sculptures.
Even after nearly a decade as a curator at the Amon Carter, Reece-Hughes says she still has to pinch herself when she walks out of her office into the museum’s galleries — although, she admits, her work isn’t always glamorous. She stopped by the Fort Worth Magazine office to tell us all about it.
Q. You seem to have the “dream job” that many young art students aspire to have someday. What’s the secret to making it?
A. It is my dream job. My belief is, get in there and get any experience you can, whether it’s working in a gallery, whether it’s finding a volunteer position at a museum, volunteering in a curatorial department if that’s your passion, or offering to volunteer in the education department. Really get your foot in the door, because the jobs are so few and far between. Plus, you understand, it is a dream job and sounds ideal, but there are a lot of day-today, minutiae details that require a lot of attention and aren’t as glamorous as some people might think.
Q. What aspects of the job are not-so-glamorous?
A. It involves so much deep research. For example, I did an exhibition on Valton Tyler. I looked at over 400 paintings. I was critically picking, and I think we ended up with 12 paintings total.
Q. What’s your job like on a typical day?
A. It always involves answering emails, attending at least one or more meetings, walking through the galleries to check on any necessary art movements, and carving out time, if possible, for reading and research related to future exhibitions. Since we are in the midst of planning for the reinstallation of the permanent collection, I am exploring new themes and ways to present the 20th-century collection of art.
Q. What types of work would you like to see more of at the Amon Carter?
A. The goal is to diversify the art experience for our visitors and potentially allocate certain spaces for contemporary artists to create instal-
lations — like we did with the atrium, where the Gabriel Dawe [a piece made from more than 80 miles of multicolored thread] is installed.
Q. The Amon Carter is also getting a redo soon. What can we expect?
A. We are changing up the presentation of the collection in a way that hasn’t been done before. The galleries upstairs currently have a chronological flow of artworks; we’re going to disrupt that flow and create thematic galleries that enable our visitors to look at the collection in a new light. I can’t reveal too much, but there’s going to be some very exciting dynamics going on. We’re looking more at the relationship between historic and contemporary artists.
Q. Are you an artist yourself?
A. I was a painter and started out in college as a fashion design major, but that quickly changed when I realized my passion lies in studying art history.
Q. Why art history over fashion?
A. [In fashion design], you have to be great at sewing, which I wasn’t. I found art history my senior year, and I just fell in love with it.
Q. Big question: Looking at the city of Fort Worth as a whole, how would you say the art scene is changing?
A. It feels livelier and more open to a diversity of art and artists. Local galleries seem to be providing more opportunities for emerging talent and established artists, like Sedrick Huckaby and Gabriel Dawe, two artists we’ve featured at Amon Carter and have gained national reputations. I’m also struck by the variety of exhibitions available in Fort Worth.
Q. Which Fort Worth artist should we be keeping an eye on?
A. There’s such a wealth of talent in the city; it’s difficult to identify only one artist. I’d have to give you a long list!
Shirley’s Essentials »
entire art history life on it,” Shirley says.
4. Phone. Shirley’s whole “life is on the phone.” Here, she saves photos of collections from art collectors’ homes.
5. Green tea. It’s what gets her through the day.
6. Notebook. The cover reads “Ideas Within,” and inside is exactly that.
7. Peppermints.
8. Reconfiguring Modernism by Daniel R. Schwarz. Her other go-to book, for early modernism.
1. Hat. To shield from the Texas heat.
2. The American Century: Art and Culture by Barbara Haskell. Shirley’s go-to resource for information on 20thcentury art and culture. 3. Laptop. It “has my
Big Scream Success
With a new horror movie in the works, Fort Worth native Carlson Young is Hollywood’s new triple threat. »
BY JENNY B. DAVIS
Hollywood can be a scary place, which makes it perfect for actor Carlson Young. The Fort Worth native is well-known within the horror genre for starring in two seasons of “Scream,” MTV’s television adaptation of Wes Craven’s iconic slasher franchise.
But Young decided she no longer wanted to live or die according to someone else’s script. She had her own nightmare to share — specifically “The Blazing World,” a psychological horror-fantasy short film she co-wrote, directed and starred in, playing a girl plagued by visions of a mythical realm who ends up being sucked inside. “The Blazing World” debuted earlier this year at the 2018 Sundance Film Festival, and the making of a full-length movie is underway.
But it hasn’t been all work and no play for this busy multi-hyphenate. Last spring, Young returned home to wed music producer Isom Innis, who also plays keyboard for the indie rock band Foster the People (they shared photos from the rehearsal dinner with People magazine), and she recently returned again to attend a cousin’s wedding. That’s when she stopped by Fort Worth Magazine’s office for this exclusive photo shoot and interview.
Q: Hollywood is full of stories about how actors got discovered, but I heard you launched your own career. Is that true?
A: I decided when I was 7 years old that I wanted to act; I just didn’t know how to do it or what it took. When the internet came around and I started Googling agencies, I wrote a cover letter and submitted it to an agency in Dallas without my mom knowing.
Q: She obviously came around, because you ended up starring in a Disney show called “As the Bell Rings” while you were still in high school. How did you continue this early success after completing the show and graduating?
A: As a result of the Disney show, I got a
that’s inherent in this industry?
A: It’s not easy! There are ups and downs, and it’s a journey. But every “no” positions you to appreciate the “yes.” I can look back at all the projects I tested for and didn’t get, and I can see how, where I didn’t get one role, something else came along that turned out to be better in the long run.
Q: Has it helped to have such a solid home base here in Fort Worth?
great agent and a great manager that I still have today. When I graduated from Fort Worth Country Day School, I made a deal with my parents that I would defer my admission to Southern Methodist University for a year to try acting in LA. But I ended up working consistently enough to stay there, so I transferred to USC and studied English and creative writing.
Q: You’ve had such diverse roles over the years, from horror to police procedurals to playing a student in the now-legendary Key and Peele “Substitute Teacher” comedy sketches. But there must have been some auditions in there that didn’t result in roles. How do you deal with the rejection
A. I think a support system is entirely necessary in this industry. My family and friends ground me; they lift me up when I need it. We also live in a day and an age when there’s no excuse for not creating your own material. I used to get discouraged when I didn’t get a part, but then I started thinking, Why am I getting bummed out about not getting this silly show? I got it in my head that I would create MY perfect universe of a movie, so I did.
Q: That’s the perfect segue to talk about your movie! How did you get the idea for “The Blazing World”?
A: It’s based on a recurring dream I was having while I was shooting “Scream” and writing a paper for one of my USC classes on Margaret Cavendish. She wrote a novel called The Blazing World in 1666, and she’s considered the first sci-fi fantasy writer ever. I kept having this dream where I was at a lunch table surrounded by all my
childhood friends, and I was staring off into the distance where there was a hidden black hole. That ended up being the jumping-off point for the short film. My co-writer and I dove into that black hole and determined what my Blazing World looked like. I had the idea for the whole story as I wrote the short, but I knew no one would let me direct the feature unless I had this short. So, I made a little vignette of the bigger picture, and it got into a good festival.
Q: I’d say! How thrilled were you when your short was selected from thousands of entries to be screened at Sundance?
A: It was a blessing. I remember sitting in the audience before it was about to screen, and I was so nervous. I had never even shown my parents; that was the first time they had seen it!
Q: What’s next for “The Blazing World”?
A: It’s moving forward, slowly but surely. We have producers and we finished rewrites. We’re putting together the production schedule now, and the next step is going to cast. If I can make it how I can see it in my head – and I know I can – I feel “The Blazing World” will be, for all intents and purposes, my first mission statement as a filmmaker.
SHORT TAKES: Carlson Young’s Top 3s
Advice for aspiring actors:
1. Try your hardest even on small projects.
2. Do local work first to get all the experience you can. Local agents are great, and the work can parlay into an LA agent.
3. Study the work of your favorite actors and directors.
Favorite horror movies:
1. “The Shining” 2. “Possession” (Zulawski)
3. “Antichrist” (Lars von Trier)
Dream co-stars: 1. Naomi Watts
2. Catherine O’Hara
3. Laura Dern
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Stay, Eat and Play in Santa Fe
The capital city of Texas’ next-door neighbor makes a great getaway for Fort Worthians. Just don’t fall too much in love.
BY COURTNEY DABNEY
While all seasons are kind to the quaint city of Santa Fe, New Mexico, the fall — when the shadows grow longer and the weather is ideal — remains the perfect time to visit. So, if you’re planning a September trip to the capital of the Land of Enchantment, here are some places to stay, cuisines to eat and things to do.
Where to Stay
Hotel St. Francis
While the luxurious La Fonda prides itself as the grande dame of the historic district, there are other boutique hotels that deserve a look. Located just around the corner from La Fonda and within walking distance of most attractions, Hotel St. Francis is a gem. The candlelit stone lobby is tranquil and attractive, and the hotel houses both a bubble bar (the Gruet Winery tasting room) and one of the best bars in town (Secreto Lounge). One of the oldest and most historic hotels in Santa Fe, the 80 guest rooms and suites are modern and cozy. hotelstfrancis.com
Rosewood Inn of the Anasazi
Rosewood Inn of the Anasazi is a luxury hotel that’s received annual awards from the likes of Condé Nast Traveler, Forbes and AAA. Well-known for its service, the concierge is on hand to customize your trip. You can also take advantage of in-room massage and aromatherapy treatments or book the intimate wine cellar for a private dining experience. The Southwestern design of the shared spaces is luxe but understated. The rooms are bright and modern, with spa baths. rosewoodhotels.com
Where to Eat
Radish and Rye
If you’re visiting Santa Fe, be sure to come hungry, as the city is chock-full of premier dining destinations. Once you get your fill
Rosewood Inn of the Anasazi’s library
Rosewood Inn of the Anasazi’s guest room
of enchiladas topped with New Mexico’s classic red and green sauces, you might enjoy a change. We like Radish and Rye, which presents a classy and comfortable New American vibe and a well-stocked bourbon bar. One recent seasonal menu included pan-fried trout with green chile corn bake and house tartar, as well as an appealing vegetarian plate consisting of oyster mushrooms, heirloom tomato and yellow corn polenta. Expect a homey environment and top-notch service. radishandrye.com
Chez Mamou
The perfect breakfast or lunch break is just down Palace Avenue, near the iconic Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi. Chez Mamou is a quaint French bistro with a jaw-dropping pastry case at the back. You can’t beat a croissant or pastry and a café au lait for breakfast — that is, unless it includes its classic Eggs Benedict. Chez Mamou also features an extensive wine list and a full coffee bar if you need a midday pick-me-up. facebook.com/ChezMamou-French-Cafe-Bakery
Things to Do
Santa Fe Wine and Chile Fiesta Nestled between the Jemez Mountains and Sangre de Cristo Range, the annual Santa Fe Wine and Chile Fiesta will take place this year from Sept. 23–30, on the grounds of the Santa Fe Opera. The festival is notable for uniting local and other notable chefs who host special dinners throughout town. “While some national wine events
can compete with the quality and breadth of the Santa Fe Wine and Chile Fiesta’s 100 participating wineries, no other event in the country can boast the unique culinary talent of the 75 Santa Fe restaurants that participate,” says Michael Trujillo, a member of the event’s board of directors.
Two metroplex chefs will also be on hand at this year’s fiesta to display their culinary skills, including Dean Fearing and Jon Tesar.
After a 20-year run at Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek in Dallas, Fearing
opened his own Fearing’s Restaurant at The Ritz-Carlton, Dallas in 2007. Tesar’s career, on the other hand, took him from Paris to New York before reinventing the modern steakhouse concept with his Knife Restaurant in Dallas. And recently, Tesar expanded with a new Plano-based burger joint called Knife Burger, which will soon open a second location at the new Crockett Row Food Hall in Fort Worth. santafewineandchile.org
Santa Fe Farmers’ Market
The Santa Fe Farmers’ Market is so extravagant, it leaves most out-of-towners wondering why they can’t have one like this in their city. The explosion of colors, sights and smells is intoxicating. With fresh produce, freshly baked breads and pastries, flowers and plants, and handmade products around every corner — it’s really a sight to see. But, you should never shop on an empty stomach … so grab a coffee and a breakfast burrito to tide you over.
In the up-and-coming Railyard District, the Santa Fe Farmers’ Market takes place Saturday and Tuesday mornings and Wednesday afternoons seasonally. santafefarmersmarket.com
Go boldly into fall with a futuristic take on ’80s trends like bold shoulders, black leather and mixed metals.
Powering forward this fall means reaching back to the ’80s with strong dress-for-successstyle silhouettes remixed with black leather and shimmering metallics. No look is complete without a touch of the era’s most important embellishments: zippers, snaps and buttons. There’s no better way to celebrate that pioneering generation of MTV, especially the era’s most iconic rock goddesses like Joan Jett, Pat Benatar and Robert Palmer’s fierce guitar lineup of model musicians who were all addicted to love.
Styling and Words: Jenny B. Davis
Photography: Olaf Growald
Art Direction: Ayla Haynes
Hair and Makeup: Walter Fuentes
(Independent Artists Agency)
Models: Alexandria Bryant and Ari Chambers (Kim Dawson Agency)
Photo Assistant: John Clinton
HOLD THE LINE
Blazer: Escada, $1,395. Neiman Marcus Fort Worth. Knit top: Akris Punto, $695. Neiman Marcus Fort Worth.
Trousers: Escada, $495. Neiman Marcus Fort Worth. Earrings: Homini, $120. byrd+bleecker.
Leather top: BCBGMaxAzria, $158. Dillard’s.
Pleated knit skirt: Akris Punto, $795. Neiman Marcus Fort Worth. Fingerless gloves: Stylist’s own.
ZIP CHIC
Dress: Alexander Wang, $895. Nordstrom.
Shoes: Aquazzura, $995. Neiman Marcus Fort Worth. Earrings: BCBG Generation, $16. Dillard’s.
SHARP EDGE
Blazer: Brochu Walter, $428. You Are Here.
Shorts: IRO, $442. You Are Here. Camisole: Alice & Olivia, $195. Neiman Marcus Fort Worth. Gladiator sandals: Opening Ceremony, $475. OpeningCeremony.com.
Cowtown, Funkytown, The Fort and Panther City — whatever you might call it, Fort Worth’s nicknames are as diverse as its people. Take a stroll down any street, and you might run into a bowling pin juggler in dreads, a collegiate basketball player or a prominent attorney. We took that stroll, and here’s a taste of who we met.
BY BRANDI ADDISON / PHOTOS BY OLAF GROWALD
Carsen Lundgren, 20
Former TCU soccer player who was medically disqualified and turned to songwriting. Now a musician whose song “You” is currently on Spotify.
“I have this arcane specialty of Greek and Roman, which is not exactly toward tech Meanwhile, I don’t even carry a cell
James Chambers, 74
Moving to Fort Worth from Illinois, has taught Greek and Roman at TCU for 40 years — the only job he’s ever had.
a star point guard before an injury sidelined him last season but will be returning this year for the
Jaylen Fisher, 20 Memphis native who came to Fort Worth to play basketball at TCU. Became
Horned Frogs.
“I think it’s goofy that people care about their age. What’s the other option? You don’t make it to 54? That doesn’t sound like a good outcome to me. I hope, someday, you can ask me my age, and I’ll be able to say I’m 104.”
Mary Nan Doran, 54
A widow who always wanted grandkids but never had children with her nowdeceased husband. When photographed, she was playing with grandkids
from her current relationship.
Currently practicing real estate law in Fort Worth.
“In
2005, when I was in India, I held a baby that was probably about 8 ounces, if that. It was alive. I wish I knew the outcome now of whether the baby survived or not, but the mother just placed the baby in my hand and asked me to pray over it.”
Alvin Smith, 58
Before moving to Fort Worth, taught English in India through the Bible.
A devout Christian, he now owns his own pest-control company.
Born and raised in Fort Worth and attended Aledo High School. Was named most eligible bachelor of Parker County in 2015 and has worked in real estate for the past four years.
Colton Wallis, 25
San Francisco native and baker/ co-owner of an artisan bread company. Find him at numerous Fort Worth farmers markets, including Clearfork on Saturdays.
Trent Shaskan, 52
“When I’m talking about Fort Worth and I’m explaining the city to people, I always focus on the amount of culture it has. I was in Chicago, and this guy was joking with me saying, ‘I bet you’ve got a lot of bluegrass in Fort Worth.’ And I’m like, you know Leon Bridges, right? There’s a lot more happening here than meets the eye, and it’s not just horses.”
Brian Bailey, 31
From Weatherford but has lived in Fort Worth for over 10 years. A cancer survivor, he currently works as warehouse manager at Avoca Coffee.
“I think that I am very good at empowering and encouraging people to chase after their dreams and being able to help them in ways to make whatever they’re striving for happen. I think that, that is something that allows me to do a lot of dreaming myself.”
Jimmy Sweeney, 25 TCU alum who’s opening Fort Worth’s first art house theater in The Foundry District with his wife, Brooke.
Torrie Clark, 44
Locally born and currently lives in South Arlington. Just started working downtown a couple months ago as a commercial loan assistant.
“My daily routines are start the day by meditating at 4 After chanting, gardens with Throughout the various activities depending on the needs of the temple or fellow Buddhist
His father brought his family to Oklahoma City from
and he was later sent to help build a temple with the
Ven. Ratanaguna, 61
Vietnam,
Dallas-Fort Worth Buddhist Association.
Julien Gomez, 35
Galveston resident via Columbia visiting Fort Worth for the first time. Works in graphic design and 3D animation.
“I’m a medically retired engineer because of cancer. I had a lung transplant in ’07, and I’ve had lung cancer four times. It keeps recurring. I just had surgery [two days ago on] Wednesday on my lungs. I’ve been doing this for 13 years now. Today, I’m just trying to take it easy.”
4 lung cancer after undergoing a bilateral lung transplant at Stanford University.
Jarrold Dash, 45
Retired engineer and former college football player who never smoked in his life, yet survived stage
“It’ll be two years this November since I moved to
Fort Worth from Colorado.
I just moved down here to start a new life and make some changes, and now I’m thinking of buying a house and kind of staying here for good.”
Chrissie Nemeth, 44 Colorado transplant who moved to Fort Worth two years ago. Now serves as vice president of sales and accounts at an outdoor-living company.
Paul King, 63
Retired fifth-grade teacher who taught all subjects, but mostly reading and math, at Arlington ISD. Born and raised in Fort Worth and still lives here.
“All children are intelligent, and we ought to treat them with a little more respect. We tend to talk down to them. We don’t realize how intelligent they are. Students need to have themselves.”
“If everyone could see my heart and not just me for my beard and my tattoos or the hats I wear or the haircuts I give, and if everyone would take the time to see someone else’s heart, I think the world would be totally
Danny Vowell, 37
Local barber working at newly opened shop in Sundance Square. Once cut hair backstage at Edge Fest.
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Peter More in his childhood home. Photo by Stephan Karlish.
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Peter More’s folk-rock sound draws influence from all over the world. And yet, there’s something about Fort Worth that keeps pulling him home.
BY SHILO URBAN
Spain, Brazil, Brooklyn, Puerto Rico, Mexico
— while local musician Peter More roamed far from his colorful childhood home to gather the friendships and cultural influences that would lead to his new album, Beautiful Disrepair, the folk artist’s music remains Fort Worthian at its heart. Previously the frontman for the band Oh Whitney, Peter has hit refresh on his musical career with an updated cast of instrumentalists and a new producer — Steely Dan’s legendary lead singer and keyboardist, Donald Fagen.
More recorded Beautiful Disrepair in seven different locations, ranging from Woodstock, New York, to San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. And, while the album’s sound is just as diverse as the bandmates’ origins and travels, it all started in Fort Worth.
More grew up in one of the most eccentric, art-infused homes in
the city — and perhaps the world. A cavalcade of heady colors and endless imagination, every inch of More’s childhood home is covered with something beautiful to look at — carved wooden ornaments, whimsical oil paintings, technicolor rugs. Every room feels like another layer of a lucid dream.
“Growing up in this house was always very inspirational,” More says. “There’s something about the environment in the house that lends itself to feeling creative and experimenting with different things, even just the colors alone. It feels sort of Mexican, very vibrant. It’s been a really fun house to grow up in, always sort of changing and evolving.”
More’s parents, Whitney Hyder and Doug More, encouraged his selfexpression explicitly and by the very nature of their being. Creativity was a priority for Whitney, who was constantly designing and redesigning the house. She would sometimes stay up until 3 or 4 o’clock
in the morning hanging pictures and decorating, and this exuberant artistry rubbed off on Peter at a young age. His early years were spent drawing and painting, and he began learning to play the guitar around age 8 or 9.
“My mom has always been an amazing force, and my dad too – just very supportive and behind all of us,” More says. “They’ve always pushed me to pursue something creative and have always just been there. I’m very close to them.”
More’s family has long been a cultural presence in Fort Worth. His late grandmother, Martha Hyder, was a vital champion for the arts who helped establish the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition as a global tour de force. She and her late husband, Elton, were enthusiastic collectors of antiques and art from around the world, from folk textiles to French painters like Picasso and Toulouse-Lautrec. Many of the eclectic treasures the couple collected are still at Casa Hyder, the family home in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico.
More made frequent visits to the colonial-style hacienda, another source of aesthetic inspiration. The city of San Miguel itself stoked his desire to wander and travel. “It’s a fun place to visit growing up, an amazing little town that’s very well preserved,” More says. “It’s become more discovered, for better or for worse.”
Situated 170 miles northwest of Mexico City, the hill town is an enchanting expat haven of cobblestone streets and baroque architecture. There’s a romantic quality of light that would make Monet swoon. It feels cosmopolitan yet folksy, with a thriving artistic community and sophisticated vibe.
Tucked away near the historic town square is Casa Hyder, which Martha and Elton Hyder built in 1959. The 10-bedroom home is a bougainvillea-covered labyrinth of hidden gardens, rooftop terraces and secret stairwells. A living museum, it’s filled with carefully curated designs from Mexico and far beyond. Seventeenthcentury Italian furniture fraternizes with Moroccan lanterns and Afghan embroidery. Casa Hyder hosts fairy-tale weddings that are featured in publications like Vogue and The Knot. It’s undeniably the most magnificent home in San Miguel, and it’s where Peter has spent chunks of time ever
since he was a little boy.
He found himself there once again after two years of living in Brooklyn. Oh Whitney had taken a hiatus after the release of its eponymous album; the band’s bassist moved to Hawaii with his girlfriend and started a family. More was ready to start something new, too. It was perfect timing, as an old friend from Spain was just arriving in San Miguel.
Five years earlier, More had become fast friends with Jose Juan Poyatos while learning to play flamenco guitar from him in Madrid. They met back up in Mexico and jammed together in San Miguel and then Puerto Rico. Soon, a new band lineup was in the works with bassist Diego Noyola (from Mexico) and Adrien Faunce (from France), the original drummer from Oh Whitney. Sean Giddings, an Austin keyboardist who plays with Pat Green, joined the band two years ago.
Hailing from disparate corners of the globe and musical backgrounds, each member of the band contributes unique influences.
“What’s fun about having a band is the collaborative side of it,” More says. “What each person brings to the sound and the dynamic with different band members.”
While Oh Whitney’s sound was firmly rooted in blues and rock, the band’s new iteration has shifted toward a more global feel with elements of flamenco guitar, Brazilian rhythms and Latin warmth. “The four of us have all become very close, best friends,” More says. “We’ve played together long enough now that there’s a creative trust between everyone. The band really feels like a unit anytime we’re working on ideas or writing new stuff. There’s always a collaborative aspect of it.”
The band’s travels together have also inspired its sound. After a trip to play in California shortly after forming, the new group headed down to Bahia, Brazil. The four stayed in the South American country for several months, performing at numerous shows and soaking up the sounds of the culture.
“Being surrounded by Brazilian music like bossa nova and Tropicália subconsciously had an effect on what we were writing and playing. We were playing a bunch of different parties down there, four or five nights a week. There was one show
where we played for seven hours straight … people there really love to dance! I thought we were going to have to start repeating songs,” More laughs. “There’s just something so warm about the people and the whole vibe in Brazil, and in Mexico too.”
San Miguel also has an undeniable presence on the album, as most of the songs were composed there at Casa Hyder. It’s also where the band first met its producer Donald Fagen, the co-founder of renowned ’70s rock band Steely Dan.
Peter More and his bandmates.
Photo by Stephan Karlish.
Their chance encounter was a surreal moment of serendipity: Fagen and his wife (also a musician) wandered into an art gallery owned by the band’s bassist, Diego Noyola. “It was so weird,” More admits. “Diego called me and told me that Donald Fagan and his wife, Libby Titus, came into the gallery. They were talking with my mom, and my mom told them we were in a band.”
The band sent Fagen a live recording of the track “Beautiful Disrepair,” and he invited them to play together on the upcom-
“There’s something about the environment in the house that lends itself to feeling creative and even just the colors alone.”
PETER MORE
ing New Year’s Eve. After everyone hung out a few more times, More received an email. “[Fagen] said he was very interested in what we were doing and to let him know if we needed help. We told him that would be amazing. From the beginning, because he was just offering to help out, there was no formal feeling about it.”
With Fagen’s guidance, that single demo track would become a full-fledged album.
Steely Dan’s conceptual sophistication and perfectionistic studio production have garnered Fagen a reputation as a meticulous sound craftsman. And there’s also the infamous incident when Fagen tried out seven different session guitarists to find the right match for the solo on Steely Dan’s song “Peg.” Fagen’s mastery of audio engineering is undeniable, but More reveals a different side to the famously precise musician. “Donald’s sense of humor is amazing. He’s one of the funniest people I’ve ever met. And he has such a positive vibe in the studio, which just makes everything a lot of fun. He felt just like another guy in the room; we were all just hanging out.”
Fagen brought his sharp, polished production style to the album, along with his expert finesse with layered harmonies, instrumentation and innovative arrangement. “Donald had a big influence on
the record,” More admits. “It was pretty amazing to watch him work because he’s a super intelligent person with a very musical brain. It was like a crash course in recording. He has an ear for things that not everyone can hear at first. While he’s a very careful producer, he also was very big on first or second takes and about the groove being right. There was a certain wrongness or imperfection he also dug about recording. He tried to get the most out of being in the studio from each player and each part, and he had a lot of ideas on bringing different elements in.” Several session musicians were brought in to add horns, strings, fiddle, and lap steel sounds to the album. Fagen himself plays keys.
“Donald was a real pleasure to work with and such a supportive producer. As the project went on, we ended up feeling almost like he and Libby were family. Libby really believed in the project and was a big force throughout from the very beginning. They’re an amazing couple — two artists that are very much alike — and both really funny and bright. They’re awesome.”
Recording sessions took place in-between Steely Dan tours — and in seven different studios spread across North America. The band recorded in San Miguel, Fort Worth, New Jersey, and at several studios
in New York (three in New York City and one upstate in Woodstock). Each location’s distinct personality contributed something different to the vibe of the album.
“We were recording in Woodstock in the winter, and it was just covered in snow. It felt like you were in that movie ‘The Deer Hunter,’ with all the old mills and trains going by. When you go from that to downtown Times Square, where you walk out on the studio’s balcony and it’s just a sea of people and chaos … all those things helped shape the sound of the album.”
Beautiful Disrepair shines through its gritty soulfulness, 11 dynamic tracks that swerve between Latin-tinged folk-rock to jazz-dosed blues to straight-up Texas country. Gnawing jams like “In the Basement” mingle with slow-burning ballads like “Yet to Be.” All are imbued with the acoustic delicacy of More’s raw tenor and pensive poetry. Songs often twist deliciously into a deeper nuance, cracking open with vulnerability.
Round-bodied and waxing, “Caddis Moon” flips from lush layers into an AfroCuban tumbao rhythm. “Country Love Song” curls up on the edges with a certain charm, and “Cuando” crawls through the darkness with horns and Spanish vocals. Dreamy “Not in the Cards” shakes with longing. From bleary-eyed misery and melancholia to shimmering hope, Beautiful Disrepair touches on the ever-changing electricity of emotion.
“It’s an album that takes time to sit with and listen because there’s a lot of different stuff on there,” More explains. “It’s not just one sound, but it is a cohesive record. It was recorded in a lot of different places, but I think it came together in the end.”
Beautiful Disrepair by Peter More is now available digitally worldwide. You can catch his band performing live in Fort Worth Sept. 14 at Friday on the Green and Nov. 10 at the Lone Star Film Festival. The band will also perform at the Trans-Pecos Festival in Marfa this month.
While More now calls Austin home, the roots of this globe-trotting wanderer are firmly planted in Fort Worth. His hometown has an enduring influence on his music.
“There’s a lot of soul to Fort Worth. I think when people are doing something creative here, be it music or anything else, it’s a really inspiring place.”
Peter More, jamming with his band. Photo by Marcus Jolly.
BY SHILO URBAN
Enjoy a lively evening of exhibitions and parties at local art galleries during Fort Worth’s Fall Gallery Night, which celebrates its 40th anniversary Sept. 8.
» While a nickname like Cowtown doesn’t necessarily elicit a plethora of galleries with work from burgeoning painters, photographers and sculptors, Fort Worth’s vibrant art community is one of the things that makes the city so special.
Embrace the city’s creative spirit at the 40th annual Fall Gallery Night, where this year’s sponsor, the Fort Worth Art Dealers Association, brings art galleries, museums and nonprofit exhibition spaces to display new works from flourishing artists.
“It’s a unique opportunity for the public to have a dialogue with the artists about their work,” says Shea Patterson Young, FWADA’s executive director. “Anytime you have an active art community, it enhances the environment of the entire city. I believe art always broadens our horizons and helps us see things from different perspectives.”
ART TOOTH & BLACKHOUSE
Gallery Hop on the Party Bus
Two buses. Six stops. One killer after-party at Fort Worth’s coolest venue. Take a ride on Art Tooth’s party bus for the ultimate Fall Gallery Night experience. Choose the early bus or the late bus and then hang on tight as you’re chauffeured around town to several different galleries, including ART7, Gallery 414, and the ArtHunt Pop-Up at WestBend. Bus tickets include admission to the limited-capacity, after-hours celebration at the Blackhouse in Rock Island (which is also where the journey begins). Grab tickets quick to snag a seat on this white-hot party machine. 1105 East Peach St., Fort Worth, TX 76102
ART ON THE BOULEVARD
Diverse Local Collective, Co-op Exhibit
Kicking off its reception at 2 p.m., Art on the Boulevard will present the creations of numerous Fort Worth artists in oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastels, pencil and 3D sculpture. This cooperative gallery on Camp Bowie features a variety of styles, from photorealism to abstract expressionism.
On Fall Gallery Night, visitors can enjoy works by Gale Johnston, Bob Fox, Gloria Sepp, Dolores Hibbard, Bruce Love, Todd Ford, Loretta LaMothe, Clara Williams and Jennifer Stufflebeam. A large selection of watercolor and acrylic works on paper will also be available for purchase. Enjoy wine, soft drinks and light bites while chatting with the artists — almost everyone exhibiting artwork will be present. 4919 Camp Bowie Blvd., Ste. B, Fort Worth, TX 76107
THE GALLERY AT UTA
Concurrent Exhibitions of Multifaceted Figures
Discover two artists whose work mirrors one another through explorations of geometric patterns, flat abstractions and human figures. Richard Armendariz, a professor at the University of Texas at San Antonio, uses traditional techniques and carving imagery to design surreal works with dramatic backgrounds and cultural references. Matthew Bourbon, a professor at the University of North Texas, blends the boundary between reality and theory through multifaceted portraits of human behavior. See works by both artists at the two-person exhibition: Richard Armendariz / Matthew Bourbon. The Gallery at UTA will be open until 6 p.m. on Fall Gallery Night. 502 S. Cooper St., Arlington, TX 76019
“Sleeping Ophelia” by Richard Armendariz
“Vivacious” by Gloria Sepp. Courtesy Art on the Boulevard.
Photo by Thomas Escobar
Reconstructive ACL surgery helps
Texas teen get back in the game.
Meet Karsyn Kimbrough.
For the past year, 17-year-old Karsyn Kimbrough has been on the soccer sidelines recovering from a debilitating ACL injury. After two ACL reconstruction surgeries only added to her pain, Karsyn sought out Dr. Steve Singleton, orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine physician at Fort Worth Orthopedics. Singleton devised an approach to help heal Karsyn’s ACL and get her active and pain-free again. According to Karsyn’s mother, “She’s done more in the last two months from that last surgery than she was able to do in ten months after the first surgeries.” Now Karsyn is ready to get off the sidelines and back to playing the game she loves.
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REBECCA LOW SCULPTURAL METAL GALLERY & STUDIO
A Transient Collection
Willie Baronet brings his much-heralded installation of homeless signs to Fort Worth, offering a unique contemplation of humanity that has been featured by NPR, BuzzFeed and Huffington Post. Since 1993, Baronet has spent thousands of dollars to purchase the hand-drawn signs made by homeless people across America (they cost between $10 to $20 each). His long-term collection now numbers over 1,300 signs, and his exhibit has been shown across the U.S. and abroad to raise awareness about the homeless. Reflect on the meaning of compassion on Fall Gallery Night — and be sure to check out the gallery’s sculpture garden, too. 7608 Camp Bowie West, Fort Worth, TX 76116
ARTSPACE111
Opening Night for Two Solo Shows
Two solo exhibitions will launch on Fall Gallery Night at this festive indoor/ outdoor art space, which will also host a food truck and live music from Clint Niosi and Rage Out Arkestra. Sept. 8 is the opening reception for “Familiar Strangers,” by Devon Nowlin (Main Gallery), and for “Desert: Over and Over,” by Layla Luna (Studio). Nowlin’s new series of surreal, figurative works are visually rich stories that examine the complex estrangement between collective aspirations and manufactured desires. Luna’s signature enclosures move outdoors in her new exhibition, which contemplates the disparity between nature and comfort. Both artists are Fort Worth natives and will be in attendance. 111 Hampton St., Fort Worth, TX 76102
Top left: “Green Was Always There” by Layla Luna. Bottom left: “Golden Lonely” by Layla Luna. Right: “Randomized Memory Overlay” by Devon Nowlin.
FORT WORKS ART
Underwater Beauties by Acclaimed NYC Artist
Discover a dreamlike, watery world of naturalistic female figures and mud-coated forms at Reisha Perlmutter’s exhibit “Undercurrents,” which celebrates its opening reception on Fall Gallery Night. The Brooklyn artist’s stunning oil paintings balance between the ideas of self-acceptance, imperfection and the relationships that women have with their own bodies. Her works feel bold yet weightless, shimmering with the light of transformation and transcendence of the self. See the peaceful, fluid imagery of this nationally acclaimed painter and come away with an evolved understanding of the role of femininity. You can meet the artist on Fall Gallery Night and enjoy refreshments, plus music by Ronnie Heart. 2100 Montgomery St., Fort Worth, TX 76107
SINACA STUDIOS
From Wood to Glass With Fire and Air
Discover blazing-hot live art at this glass-blowing studio on Fall Gallery Night. Fort Worth artist Brandon Pederson will be working with the SiNaCa team to reimagine some of his sculptural wooden creations in glass form. The crew will be fabricating multiple pieces of glass to be assembled in the hot shop, ultimately producing an entirely new work of art. Pederson is known for his hands-on craftwork with largescale wooden sculptures. He develops different textures with various techniques, focusing on the process of making instead of the concept behind his art. Pederson’s innovative experiments with wood will be an invigorating starting point for the glass artisans of this Magnolia Avenue studio.
1013 W. Magnolia Ave., Fort Worth, TX 76104
FORT WORTH CONTEMPORARY ARTS
Stroll With “Les Flâneuses”
The flâneur is the act of a gentleman who strolls and is a connoisseur of city streets and passionate spectator of modern urban life. In 19th-century Paris, the flâneur was the consummate aesthete and a literary figure — and always a man.
“Les Flâneuse,” an international group exhibition, explores the experiences of the contemporary female flâneur — “if there is such a thing.” This multimedia exhibit ponders the concept through sculpture, video, photography, audio and painting. Works reflect upon themes of street fashion, transgression, gender, walking creativity and the politics of the pavement. Some of the artists will be present on Fall Gallery Night; the entire exhibition includes pieces by Martha Cooper, Alicia Eggert, Retha Ferguson, Laura Oldfield Ford, Roxane Huilmand, Alicia Paz and Tuesday Smillie. 2900 W. Berry St., Fort Worth, TX 76109
WILLIAM CAMPBELL CONTEMPORARY ART
Colorful Cloud Nine From Fort Worth Favorite
Playful cloudscapes, pensive figures, and illusory tulips – all with a touch of surreal magic – are the focus at JT Grant’s latest exhibition, “Walking the Horizon.” Sept. 8 is the opening night for this acclaimed Fort Worth artist, who paints in his backyard studio in Fairmount. Grant’s contemporary works are imbued with a sense of uneasy dichotomy. Unfinished edges, brushy imagery and visible underpainting feel charged by a chaos within. Lucid colors roam the canvas, deconstructing reality into an intense internal experience. Grant’s work hangs in the permanent collection at the Dallas Museum of Art, and the artist has lectured at the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, the Kimbell Art Museum and TCU. His skies are absolutely sublime. Refreshments will be served on Fall Gallery Night. 4935 Byers Ave., Fort Worth, TX 76107
“Boxer” by Alicia Paz
“Handstand” by Eric Fischl
“Pes-Caprae” by Beverly Penn
Pioneers in their fields, the following pages feature some of Fort Worth’s finest. Those spotlighted in “Faces of Fort Worth” want to share their expertise in various industries from medicine and retail to culinary and real estate. Find out what they have to say about their specialties, professional accomplishments, personal pastimes and so much more.
2018 FACES FORT WORTH of
The Face of Audiology and Hearing Aids
Cityview Audiology & Hearing Aids, Inc.
With over 20 years of experience in helping patients with hearing needs, Dr. Diane Blaising, owner and founder of Cityview Audiology & Hearing Aids, Inc., is the Face of Audiology and Hearing Aids in Fort Worth. Dr. Blaising and the staff at Cityview are well known and greatly appreciated for taking the time to listen to each patient’s needs and concerns. Treatment plans are customized with the latest, cutting-edge technology available to fit seamlessly into each patient’s lifestyle. A full range of audiometric tests and evaluative instruments, including balance testing, is available to meet each patient’s unique needs. Cityview Audiology & Hearing Aids, Inc. is devoted to providing the best care and service to each patient for quality living in the world of sound. PICTURED: Dr. Diane Blaising. 7801 Oakmont Blvd., Ste. 109 | Fort Worth, Texas 76132 | 817.263.1800 | Fax 817.263.1802 | DrBlaising@CityviewHearing.com
The Face of Urban and Residential Real Estate
Mary Margaret Davis Real Estate Team
“We Make It Happen.” Mary Margaret Davis, owner/ broker of Mary Margaret Davis Real Estate Team, has “made it happen” for hundreds of home and property owners. With a gift for hearing subtle details, she creates a comfortable exchange of ideas, goals and desires that expose property selling attributes and discovers forgotten wishes that inspire buyers to say, “Ah, this is the one.” Her ability and willingness to find all the information needed to make decisions earned her reputation for outstanding service and knowledge, hundreds of clients happy in their homes and top industry awards, including the 2018 Fort Worth Magazine and Five Star Top Realtor awards.
Mary Margaret is married to Grant Davis and is mom to doggies, Coco and Spunky, and kitties, Little-Bit, Miner and Wally. As an advocate for all animals, Mary Margaret is a champion to the organization Don’t Forget to Feed Me. PICTURED: Mary Margaret, Spunky and Coco.
Established in 1962, Ol’ South Pancake House has become known as THE spot to go to for breakfast and has been voted Best Breakfast in Fort Worth many times. Signature dishes, such as our most popular, delicious World Famous German Pancake, keep our loyal customers coming back. And now you can take home our signature German pancake mix and buttermilk pancake retail bags that we are now selling. Except for Christmas Eve, we don’t close. Ever! Owner Rex Benson carries on the same tradition of serving homestyle cooking that his father, late co-founder David Benson, started over 55 years ago. We serve families wanting to eat where their children are always welcome, hungry TCU students craving some homestyle cooking, tourists looking to grab a bite from a true local joint, and everyone in between! Look for an additional location to open in Burleson in 2019. PICTURED: Rex Benson. 1509 South University Drive | Fort Worth, Texas 76107 817.336.0311 | olsouthpancakehouse.com
The Face of Home Appliance Sales and Service
Oliver Dyer
Growing up in a family business performing service in customers’ homes, I always considered my customers to be my best source of new customers. Whether it’s service or delivering new appliances into thousands of homes, I’ve seen how my customers react when a worker respects their home. Everyone at Oliver Dyer Appliance knows his or her customer will refer friends, neighbors and family members, so they go out of their way to create a satisfied customer. We only sell appliance brands where the manufacturer backs our efforts to do whatever necessary to satisfy every customer. If it’s not good enough to be in our homes, it isn’t good enough to be in yours. My name, email address and personal cell phone number are on every invoice. In 16 years, I’ve only had a handful of calls with a problem, but I’ve received thousands of calls complimenting my employees.
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The Face of Personalized Meal Delivery
Savor Culinary Services
Chef Deb Cantrell, Executive Chef and Owner
We love helping people experience food in a new way — whether that’s learning to love food again after being diagnosed with an autoimmune disease or getting healthy meals on your table faster. For over 16 years, we’ve been offering a little luxury mixed with necessity with our personalized, chef-prepared meals that are delivered right to your fridge and ready to eat in minutes. Our team is committed to making food tailored to YOU, which means not one of our clients’ meals look the same. We’ve been honored to receive multiple awards like “Best Chef” from readers of this magazine. We are also proud to be the only meal delivery company in town that offers food intolerance testing to help you eat right for your body. Ready to give it a try? Your first meal is on us. 800 W. 5th St. | Fort Worth, Texas 76102 817.277.3031 | savorculinaryservices.com deb@savorculinaryservices.com
The Face of Catering
Tastefully Yours Catering
Specializing in wedding receptions, corporate events, and private parties, Tastefully Yours Catering combines fresh, savory cuisine with impeccable service and incomparable presentation to create truly unique culinary events. Tastefully Yours Catering is a family business that was created based on Executive Chef Andrew Huszar’s love for the culinary arts. His culinary style is clean, fresh and cross-cultural. What makes TYC so successful is Chef Andrew’s European attitude toward food and the wonderful balance of flavors and textures in each menu item. Lisa Huszar takes the food to the next level by creating an aesthetically pleasing staged tablescape. Being family-owned and operated fosters unique advantages. More effort is invested in every aspect of the business and every event, unmatched by other catering companies. It is their life’s work to bring the best food, service and presentation to each event they cater.
The first annual Jewel Charity Invitational took place at Shady Oaks Country Club. The May 7 event brought $150,000 to the health and well-being of the patients at Cook Children’s.
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Jewel Charity Party
The Jewel Charity New Member Party was held on April 17 at the new Frost Tower Fort Worth’s Conference Center. This party signified the beginning of Jewel Charity’s 65th anniversary year which will culminate with the 65th Annual Jewel Charity Ball on Dec. 15.
Assembly
On May 22 at River Crest Country Club, Assembly president Mrs. Palmer Bradley Lummis welcomed the 2018 Assembly debutantes and their mothers to the annual Debutante Orientation.
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Chalk Art Festival
Sept. 29
This festival is the deluxe version of drawing stick figures on your hometown street with the neighborhood kids. Three professional chalk artists will cover Crockett Row in intricate designs beginning at 10 a.m., but amateur artists and kids are welcome to doodle during the day, as well. Local music, games, children’s yoga, a photo booth and the people’s choice award ceremony are all on the agenda for this creative outlet.
Crockett Row at West 7th. crockettrow.com. 817.810.9076.
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PARK(ing) Day
Sept. 21
For one day, small parks (or “parklets”) are lining Near Southside’s Magnolia Avenue. Creators will diligently work to transform bland, gray parking spaces between Seventh Avenue and Henderson Street into petite areas for the community. Expect some serious landscaping, architecture and parking spots reimagined in communitydriven ways. Magnolia Avenue between Seventh Avenue and Henderson Street. nearsouthsidefw. org. 817.923.1649.
3Film + Music Conference
Sept. 28 – 29
Filmsupply and Musicbed are following up last year’s Film + Music Conference success with a second year of keynote speakers, live performances and workshops. Movers and shakers of the film and music industry will educate attendees on the latest ideas and methods in the industry. Speakers include
VFX supervisor Robert Legato (“Titanic,” “Apollo 13”), writer/ director Minhal Baig (“HALA,” “PRETEXT”) and more. Johnny Stimson, Gungor and three more artists will perform live music. It’s one step closer to your inevitable movie-making stardom. Fort Worth Community Arts Center. 1300 Gendy St. filmandmusic.com. 800.380.8154.
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Superhero Soundtrack
Sept. 7 – 9
Playing for truth and justice, the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra is bringing the city a night of classy superhero indulgence. The orchestra has many themes in the lineup, including music from “Spider-Man,” “Superman,” “Batman,” “Supergirl” and more. Plus, you finally have a reason to buy a muscle suit, because the dress code is your favorite hero’s costume. If you’ve lived long enough to dress up as the villain, that’s fine, too. Bass Performance Hall. 330 E. Fourth St., Ste. 200. fwsymphony.org. 817.665.6500.
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Guerrilla Girls’ “Battle Cry” Sept. 7
When you think girl groups, an anonymous band of feminist activist artists may not be the first thing that comes to mind. After seeing the Guerrilla Girls’ latest gallery, that just might change. Using intense, subversive methods that transcend what we’ve come to think of as “performance,” the Guerrilla Girls hope to reflect on their past galleries and give an aesthetic view on gender warfare.
Cydonia. 1300 Gendy St. artandseek.org. 214.296.4848.
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Rahr & Sons Oktoberfest 5K
Sept.
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What better way to celebrate Oktoberfest than with Fort Worth’s famous brewery? Rahr & Sons is hosting its annual Oktoberfest 5K with a course that circles Near Southside. If it doesn’t sound like the Oktoberfest for you, you should stick around for the free T-shirt, medal, bratwurst, pint glass, three brews, and midrace whiskey shot. We’ll prost to that. Rahr & Sons Brewery. 701 Galveston Ave. rahroktoberfest5k. com. 817.810.9266.
7Fort Worth Fringe
Sept. 7 – 9
The Fringe Festival began 71 years ago in Scotland to make the performing arts world more accessible and celebrate its outliers. Luckily,
this concept made its way to Fort Worth, so you don’t have to book a flight anytime soon. Fringe shows are generally short and vary in content with monologues one moment and puppetry the next. Passes for individual shows, show groups or the entire weekend are available. Fort Worth Community Arts Center. 1300 Gendy St. texastheatres.org. 817.731.2238.
8Shakespeare in the Parking Lot
Sept. 28 – 29
Parking spaces are big this month. Brush up on Shakespeare’s “Much Ado About Nothing” performed by Arts Fifth Avenue’s troupe in the parking lot. If sonnets and iambic pentameter give you horrific high school flashbacks, don’t worry — this play shows off Shakespeare’s prose. Although, with all of
the deception and gossip happening onstage (or rather, in the parking lot), you may not escape those high school flashbacks after all. Arts Fifth Avenue. 1628 Fifth Ave. artsfifthavenue.org. 817.923.9500.
9Brewing Arts Festival
Sept. 13 – 15
Venture forth from the haven of Fort Worth to experience Arlington’s newest art festival. Over 100 professional and emerging artists are attending with commissions and completed art available for purchase. Violet Kirk, James Zamora and Heather Campo are just a few names to look out for. Interactive art, live performers, brews and food trucks like the Dapper Doughnut and Holy Frijole make it a full-fledged festival. Downtown Arlington. brewingarts.org. 817.303.2800.
10. Gallery Night Party Bus Sept. 8
If you’ve been searching for an event that mixes partying and sophistication as well, check out this year’s Fall Gallery Night Party Bus. Its first stop is the Kimbell Art Museum, where a midcentury couture pre-party fashioned after its upcoming exhibit is starting the night off. Champagne cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and live music from Tatiana Mayfield are on the schedule. Next, the bus will tour five more participating galleries across Fort Worth before ending at the Fort Worth Blackhouse for an after-party. Fort Worth Blackhouse. 1105 E. Peach St. arttooth.com. 682.233.2483.
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» A drink or a sugary meal? Kokitos’ heavily garnished beverages are a one-of-a-kind find in Funky Town. »
The Sweet Fruit of Kokitos’ Labor
Kokitos
breaks away from the traditional fruterías and offers a vibrant environment with crazy — and crazy-delicious — snacks and drinks.
BY MALCOLM MAYHEW
One by one, customers line up at the counter to place their orders. And one by one, they carry away wildly over-thetop drinks and eats that would make any of our city’s top chefs raise an eyebrow.
A family of four is passing around a fruit drink called rusa — a tall glass filled with chunks of pineapple and oranges; Squirt soda pop; chills; and a straw covered in chamoy. Next to them, a table of three takes consecutive stabs at conquering a chilindrina, a long, flat, crispy pork skin topped with cabbage, cilantro, avocado, sour cream and hot sauce. A kid across the room, meanwhile, gnaws on corn on the cob, bigger than his head, dusted with — oh ma gosh — Cheetos.
Welcome to Kokitos, the city’s best kept drinks and snacks secret. Founded six years ago by the Santos family of Fort Worth, the original tiny west side shop — as well as its newer, bigger sibling on the south side — is modeled after a frutería, a Mexican fruit stand, cart or store that specializes in fresh fruit and specialty fruit drinks called aguas frescas.
Husband-wife owners Ruben and Alicia Santos have taken their fruterías to the next level, so to speak, serving food and beverages scattered, smothered and covered in fiercely imaginative twists and turns. As a result, kids and adults of all ages and races line up for desserts and drinks topped with fresh fruit, housemade whipped cream, gummy bears, Flamin’ Hot Cheetos and other whimsical ingredients.
“We knew when we opened, we had to do something to set us apart,” Ruben says. “There were already so many fruterías. We had to do something different — something many people hadn’t seen before.”
That meant, in Ruben’s eyes, coming up with a wholly original concept. Long a staple of Latino culture, fruterías are generally humble affairs. But he and Alicia didn’t want humble. They wanted upbeat and ingenious and vibrant and memorable — words not typically associated with fruterías in North Texas; they wanted, in other words, the Rodeo Goat of fruterías.
Enter good friend Felipe Martinez, an idea man who helped the family bring their vision to life. Together, Alicia, Ruben and Martinez came up with the Kokitos concept: a tropical-themed frutería awash in vibrant colors that serves crazy — and crazy-delicious — snacks and drinks.
“It’s a combination of what you see at other fruterías and what we throw at the wall,” says daughter Jessica, who, along with her sister, Briana, works at Kokitos. “We have a lot of fun seeing what sticks.”
The driving force of Kokitos’ menu: drinks, dozens of them — straight-up juice drinks, smoothies and aguas frescas, the latter consisting of blended fruits and veggies mixed with water and sugar.
“I can’t even begin to count how many types of juices we can make,” Briana says. “It all depends on what fruits or vegetables are in season.”
Juices are made on the spot, while you wait, with fresh fruits and veggies shipped in
twice a week, usually from Mexico, primarily from vendors Ruben knows personally.
Food items include two types of corn. There is elote, which is corn served off the cob in a cup, doused with butter, mayonnaise, Valentina sauce and grated cotija cheese. Corn is also served on the cob, streaked in sour cream, garlic, butter and hot sauce. Your corn can also come covered in crumbles of Flamin’ Hot Cheetos.
“You would not believe how popular that is,” Briana says. “It may sound weird, but people absolutely love it.”
Another must-try item is cueritos, a thick soup, similar to shrimp cocktail, spiked with cucumber, jicama, housemade salsa, cilantro, tomatoes and avocado. There are also crepes, made in-house, covered in savory and sweet toppings, and frappé drinks made in flavors that include horchata and dulce de leche.
But Kokitos’ pride and joy are the headturning fruit dishes that combine elements of sweet and spicy. Among them: the Fruity Gummy, a mile-high cup filled with chopped pineapple, Squirt soda, candy peach rings, chili and chamoy. Each is crowned with a strawberry and strands of gummy worms.
The Francesca is even more insane, as it includes freshly chopped watermelon topped with your choice of ice cream, bananas, fresh cream, mangos and popping boba.
“That one was a lot of fun to come up with,” says Jessica. “But you know what, they’re all fun.”
Kokitos / 6708 Camp Bowie Blvd. / 6425 McCart Ave. / Find them on Facebook
To first-timers, Kokitos’ vast menu can be a little overwhelming. To help you along, here’s a guide to Kokitos’ five must-get items:
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Fruity Gummy
This sugar-rush in a cup does offer a few healthy redeeming qualities. Yes, it’s filled to the brim with your choice of fruit (our recommendation: mango), but Squirt soda pop and three types of candy — peach rings, gummy bears and gummy worms — make this beverage a trip to sugar city. $6.99
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Tepachito
Kokitos specializes in drinks you can also eat, and this is one of the most extravagant. A tall cup is filled with sliced and diced pineapple, jicama, watermelon and cucumber, then topped with garnish after garnish: cotija cheese, chile powder, a straw lined with chamoy, a sweet and sour sauce. Finally, all are doused in tepache, a non-boozy pineapple cider made with natural fermented pineapple and various spices. $8.25
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Hot Cheetos Corn
Corn comes in many amusing and tasty forms here. You can get it on the cob or in a cup, topped or doused in various toppings and sauces. If you’re into super-spicy, try this handheld inferno — a corn on the cob dusted with Flamin’ Hot Cheetos and laced with Valentina hot sauce. It is not for the meek. You have been warned. $4.50
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Manzana Loca
Meaning “crazy apple,” Manzana Loca is one of Kokitos’ many dishes that’s meant to be shared. Sliced apples are artfully arranged in a circle; then the open space between them is filled with cucumbers, pineapples and peanuts. The peanuts offer a nice blast of salt against a backdrop of sweetness. The dish is finished off with hot sauce and chamoy. $6.99
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Chilindrina
These savory flatbreads – similar to pizzas – are not unique to Kokitos. But they offer a wonderful rendition, meticulously lining a crispy pork skin base with sliced avocados, grated cabbage, streaks of sour cream, diced tomatoes and cilantro. Light and airy, they’re perfect for summer dining. $6.25
Kokitos’ menu isn’t short on appealing and offbeat food and beverages.
Flat-out Delicious
What’s old is new again, as classic Neapolitan pizzeria, MidiCi, brings true European taste to the Left Bank.
BY COURTNEY DABNEY
True Neapolitan pizza is as much a science as it is an art. The strict ingredients and method of preparation have been protected by Italian law since 1998. Without the correct, imported ingredients (like double zero ground flour, crushed Italian tomatoes, freshly sliced mozzarella cheese and Italian olive oil), you cannot call it Neapolitan.
But pizzeria chain MidiCi has no qualms in claiming itself as guardian and purveyor of this strict recipe.
MidiCi was one of the first tenants to open last spring in the Left Bank development, which includes anchor, Tom Thumb.
Owners Michael and Joanna Crain embraced the pizza chain’s desire to create the feel of dining in an open-air piazza in Italy. MidiCi does just that — complete with its soaring ceiling height and an indoor olive tree to soften the space.
Amit Kleinberger, CEO of Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt, launched MidiCi in 2015, which is currently on a big franchise push. The first Fort Worth location joins a growing North Texas presence, including one already in Dallas and three more opening soon in Preston Hollow, Addison and Euless.
With happy hour specials on its wines by the glass and a nice collection of shareable plates, it’s an ideal spot to meet friends after work. The Bruschetta ($6) has baguette slices rubbed with garlic and olive oil, then toasted to make a crunchy base for fresh diced tomato and garlic blend, topped with a drizzle of balsamic vinegar.
The House Meat and Cheese Plate ($18) is an extravagant spread and plenty to entertain a table of four to six. It has cubed black truffle, goat and Parmigiano-Reggiano cheeses, along with spicy mustard, olives, walnuts, honey and dried apricots, with
slices of prosciutto ham, lacy and delicate, but spicy with calabrese salami and shaved rosemary ham.
You can’t turn out Neapolitan pizza without the right equipment. MidiCi installed two dramatic and sculptural custom pizza ovens, gleaming with their golden hue. Each pizza spends about 90 seconds in those wood-fired ovens, which are stoked to about 1,000 degrees, and voila!
MidiCi
Location: 629 Stayton St.
For Info: 817.349.0031, mymidici.com
What We Liked: The space is energetic and dramatic, and its open kitchen format makes the atmosphere airy and inviting.
What We Didn’t: I know the “clubby” techno background music is part of the franchise, but I would have preferred a little Dean Martin instead.
Recommendations: If it’s your first visit, try one of the specialty pizzas before branching out and building your own. »
new table service, MidiCi added a handful of pastas and calzones to its menu (it already had some lovely salads), as well as a few new desserts. While MidiCi is famous for its decadent calzone with rich, melty Nutella chocolate spread and fresh berries, I actually preferred a couple of the newcomers.
The Tiramisu ($8.50) is light and airy, soaked in a traditional espresso coffee blend, with whipped cream dusted in more espresso; it’ll wake up your taste buds. And, the Cannoli Siciliani ($8.50) is as good as anything you’d find in New York’s Little Italy. The crispy shell filled
On this trip, I tried the Egg n’ Bacon specialty pizza ($14), but if you don’t find a combo to your liking, you can also build your own masterpiece. This was a nice, sauceless selection, topped with a runny egg in the middle, crumbled spicy sausage, red pepper flakes and creamy mozzarella slices melded together.
The soft, pillowy crust is crispy on the edges, and while some Neo pizza purveyors serve theirs with a soft, even soggy center — this is the classic style of pizza you’ll find served throughout Europe — you can pick up MidiCi slices by hand.
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Chef Victor Villarreal Savor Culinary Services, Fort Worth Menu Passed Appetizers
Escargot, Smoked Basil and Ricotta Pot Pie
Prickly Pear and Hibiscus Cured Gravlax with Whipped Creme Fraiche and Espillette
First Course
Chicken Kiev and Watercress Salad with Roasted Shallot and Texas Pickle Peach Vinaigrette
Second Course
Filet ‘Goulash a la Minute’ Carmelized Mushrooms and Burgundy Sauce with Goat Cheese and Thyme Gratin, Charred Brussel Sprouts and Calvados and Pickled Mustard Seed Demi Glaze
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Cherries Jubilee Ricotta Terrarium with Wild Toad Toffee, Graham Cracker Crumble, and Pickled Cherries
Wine and Beer
The Feed
A taste of what’s new and notable.
BY MALCOLM MAYHEW
A new farm-to-table restaurant is doing great things out of a tiny space in Woodhaven. Opened earlier this year, Garden Market & Bistro is exactly that — a market with fresh produce for sale under the same roof with a charmingly small bistro. Owner Robert Sonnen dreamed up the concept after noticing a lack of healthy food options in the area.
“There’s a lot of fast food around here, which isn’t exactly the healthiest type of food,” he says. Sonnen specializes in American staples like burgers, salads, sandwiches and pastas, made with local and organic ingredients. Produce comes from local/regional farmers and just about everything is made from scratch, he says. A just-released summer menu includes a grilled zucchini sandwich, piled with grilled onions and zucchini, spinach, roasted tomatoes and
hummus, and jackfruit tacos, made with cilantro, red cabbage and jackfruit. The produce used in the dishes is for sale in the adjoining market, along with other items like raw honey and grab-and-go meals. The restaurant also hosts cooking and nutrition demos. 1280 Woodhaven Blvd.
Let’s say you have a hankering for a sandwich and you just so happen to have an extra $120. B&B
Butchers & Restaurant in the Shops at Clearfork would like to introduce you to its $120 A5 Wagyu Katsu Sando. What do you get for that price? All Japanese ingredients, including the hard-to-find A5 wagyu, supposedly the best bite of meat you’ll ever have. The wagyu ribeye is pankocrusted and deep-fried, then served on toasted and buttered Japanese white “Hotel Bread” that is spread with a housemade tonkatsu sauce. The sandwich is sliced into three pieces and served with zucchini fries. Eat this sandwich or make a car payment — you decide. 5212 Marathon Ave.
Yet another restaurant is rolling the dice on the Bermuda Triangle of a space at Montgomery Plaza where so many others have disappeared. Actually, two restaurants will move into the end-cap spot where more than a half-dozen have fallen. Barrel & Bones Craft Bar and Smokehouse and sibling restaurant Bourbon Street Oyster Bar & Grill will open before the end of the year — Barrel & Bones this month, Bourbon Street by November. This will mark the second location of Barrel & Bones, an upscale barbecue joint previously located in The Colony. The menu will feature ’cue essentials such as sausage, brisket, pork ribs and chicken, along with specialty items like smoked chicken dip, Kobe beef spare ribs and burnt ends mac and cheese; the restaurant will also offer a huge selection of whiskey and bourbon. Bourbon Street Oyster Bar & Grill will specialize in New Orleansstyle cuisine and raw and char-grilled oysters. 2600 West Seventh St.
A unique Japanese restaurant has landed in West Seventh. Hatsuyuki Handroll Bar is the first Fort Worth restaurant to focus on sushi hand
rolls, or temaki. Opened last month at 907 Foch St., it comes from local sushi chef Jun Mo Yeon, a former owner of Daan Sushi Asian Bistro & Bar in Grapevine. The restaurant is a combination of fastcasual and full-service. Upon entering, you’ll be greeted with an ordering sheet, which you fill out after taking a seat at the horseshoe bar. Use the form to pick out the hand rolls you want — available a la carte or in sets of three, four, five or six. Yeon’s hand rolls are made from crisp sheets of seaweed, twisted into a cylindrical shape and filled with warm rice and your choice of salmon, tuna, scallops, yellowtail, crab, eel, toro and lobster. Made
Freelance food writer Malcolm Mayhew can be reached at malcolm.mayhew@hotmail.com or on Twitter at @foodfortworth.
as you watch, each roll is handed to you by the chef who made it and is meant to be eaten immediately before the seaweed loses its crispness. The menu also includes miso soup, sashimi, sake and edamame. 907 Foch St.
After months of delays, Doc B’s Fresh Kitchen has finally opened in the Shops at Clearfork. The Chicago-based chain touts a “no veto-vote menu,” which, founder Craig Bernstein explains, means there’s something for everyone, no matter how many people are in your party. The menu is undeniably varied, including items such as pork chops, burgers, chicken Parmesan, rice bowls and salads. Weekend brunch includes housemade biscuits and chicken and waffles. 5253 Marathon Ave.
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BJ’s Restaurant And Brewhouse 201 E. Interstate 20, 817.465.5225. 11am-midnight Mon.-Thur.; 11am-1am Fri.; 11am-1am Sat.; 10am-midnight Sun. $-$$
Chef Point Cafe 5901 Watauga Rd., Watauga, 817.656.0080. 11am-9pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am10pm Fri.; 7am-10pm Sat.; 10am-8pm Sun. Breakfast Saturdays. $-$$
Houlihan’s 401 E. 1-20 Hwy., 817.375.3863. 11am-midnight, bar 1am Mon.-Thu.; 11am1am, bar 2am Fri.-Sat.; 11am-10pm, bar midnight Sun. $$-$$$
Humperdink’s Restaurant And Brewery 700 Six Flags Drive, 817.640.8553. 11am-midnight Sun.-Thurs.; 11am-2am Fri.-Sat. $$
J Gilligan’s Bar & Grill 400 E. Abram. 817.274.8561. 11am-10pm Mon.-Wed.; 11ammidnight Thu.-Sat.; 11am-9pm Sun.; drafthouse open nightly 11am-2am $
Mac’s Bar & Grill 6077 W. I-20 Frontage Rd., 817.572.0541. 11am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat.; 10am-2:30pm and 3pm-10pm Sun. $$
No Frills Grill 4914 Little Rd., 817.478.1766. Other locations: 801 S. Main St. #109, Keller, 817.741.6344. 2851 Matlock Rd., Ste. 422, Mansfield, 817.473.6699. 1550 Eastchase Pkwy., Ste. 1200, Arlington, 817.274.5433. 11am-2am daily. $ Rose Garden Tearoom 3708 W. Pioneer Pkwy., 817.795.3093. 11:30am-3:30pm Mon.-Sat.; closed Sun. $ Restaurant 506 at The Sanford House 506 N. Center St., 817.801.5541. Closed Mon.-Tues.; 11am-2pm, 5:30pm-9pm Wed.-Fri.; 10:30am2pm, 5:30pm-9pm Sat.; 10:30am-2pm Sun. $$ Southern Recipes Grill 2715 N. Collins St., 817.469.9878. 11am-9pm Mon.-Fri.; 8am-9pm Sat.; 8am-4pm Sun. $-$$
Old Neighborhood Grill 1633 Park Place Ave., 817.923.2282. 7am-9pm Mon.-Fri.; 8am-9pm Sat.; Closed Sun. $
Ol’ South Pancake House 1509 S. University Dr., 817.336.0311. Open 24 hours. $ Pappadeaux 2708 W. Freeway, 817.877.8843. Other location: 1304 E. Copeland Rd., Arlington, 817.543.0544. 11am-10pm Sun.-Thu.;
Join our special 80th anniversary event
SIGNATURE CHEFS AUCTION
Celebrate the 80th anniversary of March of Dimes at our Signature Chefs Auction. Join with 400 attendees to enjoy great food while raising money to fight for the health of all moms and babies at this special event showcasing the culinary talent of local area chefs. Each chef will present a signature sampling of delicious hors d’oeuvres and/or will donate a unique package to be sold during the live auction.
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BioSpine Medical
Lead: Molly McCook—Ellerbe Fine Foods
Jon Bonnell—Bonnell’s Restaurant Group
Terry Chandler—FRED’S Texas Café
Jenny Castor—Lucky Bee Kitchen
Keith Hicks—Button’s Food & Music
John Kang—The Dumpling Bros.
MEDNAX—Fort Worth Neonatology Kendra Scott University Village
Jennifer and Griff Babb April and Landon Brim
Jennifer and Ralph Baine
Kathleen and Jeff Bundy
Lindsey and Ryan Dickerson
Sarah and Charlie Florsheim
Amy and Clint Hailey
Marcus Kopplin—Shinjuku Station
Ben Merritt—Fixture—Kitchen and Social Lounge
Tuan Pham—Four Sisters Fort Worth
Carolyn Phillips—Alchemy Pops
Stefon Rishel—Wishbone & Flynt
Melvin Roberson—Doughboy Donuts
Katherine Sasser—Hurley House
Derek Venutolo—The Capital Grille PRoPER—Featuring Event Night Concoctions
Jenny and Justin Hart Tom
Sarah and Jeremy Jackson
Chesleigh and Blake
Dr.
Winjie and Darryl Miao
Ashley
Drs.
11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $$
Paris Coffee Shop 704 W. Magnolia, 817.335.2041. 6am-2:30pm Mon.-Fri.; Breakfast Only 6am-11am Sat. $
Park Hill Cafe 2974 Park Hill Dr., 817.921.5660. 10am-2:30pm Mon.-Fri.; 10am-1pm Sat.-Sun. $-$$
Mac’s on Main 909 S. Main St., Ste. 110, 817.251.6227. 11am-3pm, Lunch Mon.-Sat.; 4:30-9:30pm Mon.-Thu.; 4:30pm-10pm Fri.-Sat.; 10am-2:30pm Brunch, Sun.; 4:30pm-9:30pm Sun. $$
Tolbert’s Restaurant 423 S. Main St. 817.421.4888. 11am-9pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am9:30pm Fri.-Sat.; 11am-8:30pm Sun. $$ Winewood Grill 1265 S. Main St., Grapevine, 76051 817.421.0200. 11am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat.; 11am-9pm Sun. $$-$$$ KELLER/LAKE COUNTRY
FnG Eats 201 Town Center Ln., Ste. 1101, 11am9pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.; 10:30am10pm Sat.; 10:30am-9pm Sun. . $$ Main St. Cafe 900 S. Main St., 817.741.7600. 6am9pm, daily. $
The Cheesecake Factory 1440 Plaza Place, 817.310.0050. 11am-11pm Mon.-Thu.; 11ammidnight Fri.-Sat.; 10am-11pm Sun. $$
Del Frisco’s Grille 1200 E. Southlake Blvd., 817.410.3777. 11am-11pm Mon.-Sat.; 10am9pm Sun. $$
Modern Market 1161 E. Southlake Blvd. Bldg. O, Suite 260. 817.442.0123. 8:30am-9:30pm, Mon.-Sun. $$ Wildwood Grill 2700 E. Southlake Blvd., 817.748.2100. 11am-10pm, daily. $-$$
WEATHERFORD
Fire Oak Grill 114 Austin Ave., 817.598.0400. Lunch: 11:30am-2pm Tue.-Fri.; Dinner: 5pm9pm Tue.-Thu.; 5pm-10pm Fri.-Sat. $$-$$$
Iron Skillet Restaurant 2001 Santa Fe Drive, 817.594.0245. Open 24 hours. $$ Weatherford Downtown Café 101 W. Church St., 817.594.8717. 7am-3pm Mon.-Wed.; 7am-8pm Thu.-Sat.; 8am-3pm Sun. $
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ARLINGTON
Bethany Boba Tea House 705 Park Row Dr., 817.461.1245. 11am-10pm daily. $
Smokey’s Bbq 5300 E. Lancaster Ave. 817.451.8222. 11am-”until we run out” Mon.Fri.; 8am-”until we run out” Sat.-Sun. $ The Smoke Pit 2401 E. Belknap St., 817.222.0455. 10:30am-3:30pm Mon.; 10:30am-7pm Tues.Wed.; 10:30am-8pm Thu.-Fri.; 10:30am-6pm Sat. $-$$
McKinley’s Fine Bakery & Café 1616 S. University Dr. Ste. 301, 817.332.3242, 7am-6:30pm Mon.Fri.; 8am-6:30pm Sat.; 11am-5pm Sun. $
Panera Bread 1700 S. University Dr., 817.870.1959. Other location: 1804 Precinct Line Rd., 817.605.0766. 1409 N. Collins, Arlington, 817.548.8726. 2140 E. Southlake Blvd., Ste. S. 817.416.5566. 4611 S. Hulen St. 817.370.1802. 6:30am-9pm Mon.-Sat.; 7am8pm Sun. $
Pearl Snap Kolaches 4006 White Settlement Road. 817.233.8899. 6am-2pm Mon.-Fri., 7am-2 pm Sat.-Sun. Other location: 2743 S Hulen Street. 817.233.8899. 6am-12pm Mon.Fri., 7am-12 pm Sat.-Sun. $
Please join us as we celebrate years of giving with the Days of Christmas
SAVE THE DATE OCTOBER - , 2018 WILL ROGERS MEMORIAL CENTER
Shop more than 230 unique merchants including home decor, jewelry, clothing, gourmet food, children’s products, seasonal items and more!
SPECIAL EVENT
Making Spirits Bright Brunch & Private Shopping
Presented by Cook Children's Medical Center Thursday, October at a.m.
We are excited to announce a new format to our Thursday morning special event! Patrons may shop at their leisure and enjoy a delicious buffet brunch catered by Reata Restaurant.
Individual Tickets - $65
Includes buffet brunch, valet parking, two complimentary cocktails, and early access to the Market from 9 a.m. to noon.
Includes 10 tickets to reserved open seating, private buffet brunch and open bar in the VIP area, valet parking, recognition in Market advertising and print materials, as well as early access to the Market from 9 a.m. to noon.
For tickets, sponsorship and special event information visit:
PRESENTING SPONSOR WELLS FARGO
817.546-6843. Mon.-Thu. 4pm-11pm; Fri. 4pm-midnight; Sat. 10:30am-2pm and 4pm-midnight; Sun. 10:30am-2pm and 4pm-10pm. $-$$$$
La Madeleine 2101 N. Collins St., Arlington, 817.461.3634. 6:30am-10pm daily. Other location: 4201 S Cooper St., Arlington, 817.417.5100. 6:30am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 6:30am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $ FORT WORTH
La Madeleine 6140 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.654.0471. 6:30am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 6:30am-11pm Fri.-Sat. Other locations: 4626 SW Loop 820. 817.717.5200.; 900 Hwy. 114 W., Grapevine, 817.251.0255. 6:30am-10pm daily $ Paris 7th 3324 W 6th St. 817.489.5300. 5:30pm-9:30pm Tue -Sat.; Closed Sun.Mon. $$$ Saint-Emilion 3617 W. 7th St., 817.737.2781. 5:30pm-9:30pm Tue.-Thu.; 5:30pm-10pm Fri.-Sat. $$$
Indian food isn’t exactly easy to come by in Fort Worth, but — lucky for you, North Fort Worthians — a new spot recently opened off North Tarrant Parkway and Park Vista Boulevard that’s already getting rave reviews from Yelpers. Swad serves Indian and Nepali dishes, plus a vegetarian menu and various types of naan. Go for the Chicken Tikka Masala or Momo on your first visit. swadfw.com
Buffalo West 7101 Camp Bowie W., 817.732.2370, 11am-10pm Mon.-Sat.; 10:30am-8:30pm Sun. $-$$$
Lonesome Dove Western Bistro 2406 N. Main St., 817.740.8810. 11:30am-2:30pm Tue.-Sat.; 5pm10pm Mon.-Thu.; 5pm-11pm Fri.-Sat. $$$ Michaels Restaurant & Ancho Chile Bar 3413 W. 7th St., 817.877.3413, 11am-11pm Dining and Bar, Mon.Wed.; 11am-midnight Dining and Bar, Thu.-Sat.; 11am-11pm Kitchen, Mon.-Fri.; 11am-midnight Kitchen, Thu.-Sat.; 11am-4pm Brunch, Sun. $
owtown Ball, the American Cancer Society’s western-chic gala, will celebrate its silver anniversary of raising funds to erase cancer. This year’s theme, Life is Our Legacy, will be an evening filled with Grammy Award-winning music, trendy cowboy cuisine, one-of-a-kind auction items, dancing under the stars, pig races and more.
This event will be held Sept. 28 at Whiskey Ranch, the new home of Firestone & Robertson Distilling Co. Whiskey Ranch sits on the grounds of
the historic golf course, Glen Garden Country Club, with spectacular views of the Fort Worth Skyline. (www. CowtownBall.org).
Chairing this year’s anniversary ball are Elizabeth Humble and Wendy Wright.
“It’s an incredible honor to co-chair the 25th Anniversary of the Cowtown Ball at such a legendary Fort Worth location,” Humble said. “We’re thrilled to bring a night of dancing, fun, awareness and hope to all who attend, just like we have for 25 years.”
Cowtown Ball by the Numbers
• 25 Cowtown Balls
• $8,443,417.70 gross total raised for the American Cancer Society
• In 2017, 1,230 patients in Tarrant County received 2,574 ACS Services
• In 2017, 404 patients in Tarrant County navigated to information and resources through the Society’s Patient Service Center
• 7 Grammy Award Winners over the years
• 121,680 new cancer cases estimated in Texas this year
In those 25 years, the annual gala has raised a total of $8,443,417.70 for the American Cancer Society in Tarrant County, a number that’s important for Wright.
“I was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Disease in 1999, so I’m thankful someone raised money for a cure before I was diagnosed,” Wright said. “Now I want to raise more money so other people who are diagnosed with cancer will hear the same words I heard: ‘You have cancer but it’s curable.’ ”
Cowtown Ball is privileged to have Molly and Rusty Reid serving as honorary chairs. Molly and Rusty are pillars in the Fort Worth community, involved with dozens of local social service organizations. They are active supporters of both
their alma mater, the University of North Texas, and Texas Christian University, where their son played football. Rusty is chairman and C.E.O. of Higginbotham. Leading by example, he inspires employees to be a part of F.O.R.C.E (Family of Responsible Caring Employees), where the employees engage in charitable activities throughout the community. This group will be volunteering for Cowtown Ball, along with 50 committee members who work to make the event a success.
Rusty’s mantra at Higginbotham is “Best in Texas.” Cowtown Ball shares the same vision and is excited to make the Ball and fundraising efforts the best in Texas as well.
2018 Cowtown Ball Steering Committee Sitting, left to right, Laura Hamilton, Robin Greenhaw, Lindsey Penny, Margaret Coulborn, Corrine Quast; and standing, Casey Carpenter, Lindsey Heltzel, Alicia Thoms and Amber Reed. Not pictured: Cortney Craft, Virginia Durham, Darla Greene, Cortney Gumbleton and Jennifer Williams.
Life Is Our Legacy
The American Cancer Society is on a mission to free the world of cancer. Until a cure is found, the Society will be funding and conducting research, supporting patients and spreading the word about prevention. In 2017, 1,230 patients in Tarrant County received 2,574 services from ACS and navigated 404 patients to information and resources through the Society’s Patient Service Center.
Cowtown Ball will help raise money to continue the Society’s efforts and awareness for the 121,680 Texans expected to be diagnosed with cancer in 2018. The Lone Star State ranks third in the United States in estimated new cancer cases. But there’s hope. Survivorship is trending upward,
thanks in large part to reductions in smoking and improvements in early detection and treatment. Since a nationwide peak in 1991, the cancer death rate in the United States has dropped by 26 percent—translating into more than 2.3 million fewer deaths caused by cancer.
Join the largest non-governmental funder of cancer research at the 25th Annual Cowtown Ball. The event will bring together the community to help with our mission at 6:30 p.m. at Whiskey Ranch, 4250 Mitchell Blvd. For more information on ticket and table sales, contact Loren Baker at 817-737-9992, loren.baker@ cancer.org or visit our website at cowtownball.org
Boots, Bling and a Beautiful Mess
Headlining this year’s oneof-a-kind evening will be SixTime Vocal Group of the Year, Diamond Rio.
The Grammy Award-winning band’s debut song, “Meet in the Middle,” made it the first country band to have its debut hit No. 1. Other top hits by the country music stars include “How Your Love Makes Me Feel,” “One More Day,” “I Believe” and “Beautiful Mess.”
“Diamond Rio is so excited to be performing at the Cowtown ball this year,” said lead singer Marty Roe. “We are looking forward to some great fun and entertainment while you folks are giving your time and money to a great cause.”
Cowtown Ball supporters are no strangers to high-profile entertainment. Former Grammy Award-winning performances at the elegant hoedown include Martina McBride (1996), LeAnn Rimes (1997), Steve Wariner (1998), Pam Tillis (2000), Asleep at the Wheel (2003) and Delbert McClinton (2007).
Elizabeth Humble and Wendy Wright, Cowtown Ball Silver Anniversary Co-chairs
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» An iconic feature of Bass Performance Hall’s architecture, the 48-foot-tall angels sculpted from Texas limestone are the work of Hungarian artist Márton Váró.
Fort Worth photographer Brian Luenser snapped this shot on a night when he hoped to capture a full moon — instead, thin clouds obstructed his view and created a filter that aligned with the end of the angel’s horn. “Only a few times a year is the full moon at that latitude,” Luenser says. “I took advantage of it.” Bass Hall turned 20 in May.
PHOTO BY BRIAN LUENSER
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Rides
As international cycling enthusiasts, Jill and Bill Ranelle appreciate an exhilarating ride that brings them the joy of the open road. So, it’s no surprise the couple chose the supremely luxurious 2018 Mercedes-Benz E400 Coupe, a gorgeous auto with pillarless design offering airy openness and exceptional driving characteristics, along with driverassist technology. “The comfort level, handling on the road and the exterior appearance make it unique,” Jill Ranelle, office administrator for Fort Worth Eye Associates, said.
The Ranelles chose Park Place Motorcars Fort Worth to purchase their 2018 Mercedes-Benz E400 Coupe because of many recommendations from family and friends. “Customer service is fantastic; Marin, our sales representative, was great and still
calls to make sure everything is doing well. GM George Johnson also was there to make sure our buying experience was smooth and effortless,” Jill said. “The buying experience was a seamless and pleasant experience.”
Also a classic car aficionado, Dr. Bill Ranelle will display his 1965 Austin Healey 3000 at the Park Place Showcase Collectors’ Concours Invitational Car Show in October. “Such cars have been a hobby I’ve enjoyed for many years, having owned and tinkered with almost all of the British roadsters,” said Dr. Ranelle, Fort Worth Eye Associates ophthalmologist.
For tickets and more information about the 2018 Park Place Luxury & Supercar Showcase, go to LuxurySupercarShowcase.com.
