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Summer 2012

TREAT YOUR POOCH

TO A DAY OUT AT THESE

PET-FRIENDLY

RESTAURANTS AND PUBS

Dog Days of Summer

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tCONTENTS 4 SPOTLIGHT DOG DAYS OF SUMMER Patio time is not just for people. Bring your pooch along to these pet-friendly restaurants and pubs. by Celestina Blok

8 AROUND TOWN EAT THIS! Firestone & Robertson Distillery is primed to make its mark on Cowtown. Lanny’s Alta Cocina Mexicana celebrates seven years on Seventh Street. by Josie Villa-Singleton

10 EASY ENTERTAINING PICNIC PLEASURES Pack your basket full of these recipes that highlight summer’s most picnic-worthy ingredients. by Callie Salls

12 CHEFS ON... OFF THE BEATEN PATH Local chefs let us in on restaurant picks that will make you a regular at these hidden gems. by Kevin Martinez

14 EVENTS Mark your calendar for this collection of appetizing affairs that includes a few pet-friendly options.

16 FEAST YOUR EYES Our favorite foodie photographer shares her story of Firestone & Robertson in a collection of photos that will leave you thirsty for more. by Kari Crowe Seher

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FROM THE EDITOR

Editor-in-Chief Crystal Willars Vastine

Managing Editor Matthew Vastine

Design DirectorCynthia Wahl

Marketing DirectorMicheline Hynes

Copy Editor Evin Harano

ContributorsCelestina BlokKevin Martinez

Callie SallsKari Crowe Seher

Josie Villa-Singleton

Cover photography by Kari Crowe Seher

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have to admit that if anyone had asked me last year, I would not have said that I was a “dog person”. Nor would I have understood what common ground I could possibly find between foodies and dogs.

Then, in January, a reported coyote pup roaming the neighborhood turned out to be a rather unusual German Shepherd/Terrier mix that chose our house as his home.

This unexpected new housemate brought up an entirely new food issue I had not ever considered. Any member of this household, whether on two legs or four, is required to become immersed in Fort Worth food culture. It became a mission to find businesses with pet-friendly patios. I was surprised and excited to find just how many of our favorite independent restaurants and pubs welcome and even encourage their patrons to bring their pooches along for the ride.

Enjoying good food can always be enhanced by the company at your table. I’m glad that I now know of an array of options that allows the inclusion of one of my favorite guests.

Here’s to the inspiration for this issue – Winston Wolfe Vastine. I hope that his quest to find a table to share with his people will help you spend more valuable time with your pet while enjoying the best that Fort Worth has to offer.

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In search of a pooch to join you on your culinary adventures? Shelters are extremely full this summer and we know that there are many pets that would love to be your culinary companion.Humane Society of North Texas, 1840 E. Lancaster, 817-332-4768Chuck Silcox Animal Care, 4900 Martin Street , 817-392-PAWS

CELESTINA BLOKFREELANCE WRITER

Combining her pas-sions for food and fitness,Celestina Blok, a Fort Worth native and TCU alumna, is a freelance food news writer and fitness instructor. She’s written for several local publications including Fort Worth Business Press, Indulge, Inside Fort Worth, and Fort Worth, Texas Magazine as well as Texas Highways. In 2011 she graduated from the Cu-linary School of Fort Worth, fulfilling a longtime goal to enhance her own cooking skills

while learning what it’s like to work “on the line” (and in the dish pit). She currently teaches equipment Pilates at The Fort Worth Club and a barbell-lifting class at the Downtown YMCA. Celestina spends as much as time as possible cooking for and fly-fishing with her husband, Josh. Her dog, Shooter, is a six-year-old Basenji mix from the Humane Society of North Texas and is always up for a patio-outing. After researching Fort Worth’s many dog-friendly dining options for this issue’s feature article (page 4), Celestina is excited to include Shooter on more dinner dates.

KARI CROWE SEHERPHOTOGRAPHER

Kari Crowe Seher has been telling stories through the lens of her camera since 2006. She graduated from Dallas Baptist University with a degree in studio art and a concentration in photography. In 2008, she opened Kari Crowe Photography and made it her mission to document the intimacy embedded in one of life’s most treasured occasions - weddings. When she is not documenting weddings, she

is spending time with her husband Mark and their Boxer, Jaxon. Her blog, Fork Meat Spoon, documents her zeal for cooking and exploring restaurants with recipes and photos. She has been Fort Worth Foodie’s cover and feature photographer since summer of 2011. Kari and Mark are passionate about a variety of social justice causes and have travelled extensively using their skills to help others in Texas and around the globe. View her beautiful wedding photography at www.karicrowe.com and visit www.forkmeatspoon.com to see what’s on Kari’s plate.

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Dog Daysof Summer

Monty’s CornerOn any given evening, Lola Jane and Wolfgang Ferdinand

can be found lounging on the enclosed patio of Monty’s Corner, Montgomery Plaza’s newest restaurant. Lola, a feisty Chihuahua, and Wolfgang, a Pomeranian/Terrier mix, are the dogs of Monty’s Corner owner Shawn Horne and his girlfriend Elisabeth White. Horne welcomes pets on his patio anytime and has even started hosting pet adoption events once a month.

Monty’s Monthly Mutt Mover is held the third weekend of the month from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. The event began in March and two pets were adopted over that first weekend. That number jumped to 17 during the month of April. Monty’s partners with Fort Worth Pets Alive, an organization formed by a local group of volunteers who focuses solely on rescuing at-risk homeless pets. The organization is working to achieve a non-profit status. Monty’s Corner frequently posts photos of adoptable pets on their Facebook page, which has proven to help move the mutts into loving homes.

Horne named his pup Wolfgang after his former boss, Wolfgang Puck. The former Dallas-based restaurateur worked for Puck as the general manager of Five Sixty, Puck’s rotat-ing Reunion Tower restaurant. Horne has also consulted temporarily at Deep Ellum’s super hot pizzeria, Il Cane Rosso, and partnered to open Dallas’ Horne & Dekker and the hip Lakewood area eatery Kitchen 1924, which closed in 2008. He made Fort Worth his home when he partnered with the owners of Sushi Axiom to open Monty’s Corner in February, located in the former Mac’s on 7th space.

Monty’s menu touts continental cuisine, including dishes like golden beet salad with Texas goat cheese, bar-becue duck pizza, fried green tomatoes and pork roulade. Horne was known for his “hangover brunch” in Dallas and

he’s brought the concept to Fort Worth. The menu includes refreshing options such as watermelon gazpacho and smoked salmon salad along with crab cake sandwiches, mascarpone-stuffed French toast, shrimp po-boys, fried rock shrimp with gouda grits and the “monster” plate: biscuits, gravy, scrambled eggs, candied bacon, sausage and home fries.

“My chef is from New Orleans so he’ll often do some Cajun and Creole,” Horne said.

Monty’s is also hosting occasional live music in the bar area, which sits next to the patio. Pa-trons will find Lola Jane and Wolfgang Ferdinand on the patio about once a week or so. Bring your own dogs and ask your server for a water bowl; they’ll be more than happy to accommodate.

2600 W. 7th St., 817-878-0087

www.montyscornerfortworth.com

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Shawn Horne, right, owner of Monty’s Corner, and Corey Smith,

Executive Chef, hold court with Lola Jane, and Wolfgang Ferdinand.


Baker Street Pub & Grill6333 Camp Bowie Blvd.817-377-9772 www.sherlockspubco.com

Touting themselves as “very dog friendly,” this busy Camp Bowie bar is open most hours of the day (11 a.m. to 2 a.m. daily) allow-ing plenty of opportunity to grab a beer on the patio without ever having to leave your dog at home.

The Black Rooster Bakery 2430 Forest Park Blvd.817-924-1600www.theblackroosterbakery.com

Bakery owner Marche Ann Mann welcomes pups on her patio and even bakes wheat-germ based dog treats in the shapes of dog bones and little squir-rels. They sell for $7/pound.

Brix 2747 S. Hulen St.817-924-2749www.brixpizzeria.com

Offering “designer pizzas” and more

than 100 wines, Brix is casual and cozy for a summertime patio dinner; one where Fido can tag along.

Buffalo Bros. Pizza, Wings & Subs3015 S. University Dr.817-386-9601www.buffalobrostexas.com

There’s a special every day at Buffalo Bros., whether it’s Fish Fry Fridays, Saturday Rahr Day or Winging Wednesdays. Let your dog in on the fun and have him join you on the patio.

The Boiled Owl Tavern909 W. Magnolia Ave.817-920-9616www.theboiledowl.com

Here’s a new Magnolia Avenue pub with a street-side patio where your pup is more than welcome. We’ve even seen dogs inside, but most seem to prefer to people watch outside while owners enjoy fantastic specials on eclectic and hard-to-finds brews, many offered in cool cans.

The Chat Room Pub1263 Magnolia Ave.817-922-8319www.thechatroompub.com

The inside may be smoky but outdoor seating is completely dog friendly and provides a nice view of always-festive Magnolia Avenue. On Sunday evenings, the Fort Worth Night Riders bicycle club makes The Chat Room the first and last stop of their weekly ride.

Cowtown Chow Down 1100 N. Main St.817-819-0560www.cowtownfoodpark.com

Fort Worth’s newest food park has trucks lined up 7 days a week. There’s plenty of outdoor covered seating under a pavilion to keep you pup in the shade as well as an indoor dining area with air conditioning.

Ferré 215 E. 4th St.817-332-0033www.ferrerestaurant.com

Posh pets love Ferre, located across

the street from Bass Hall and open for dinner service Tuesday through Saturday. Bring your princess pooch for happy hour from 4-7 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday.

Fort Worth Food Park 2509 Weisenberger St.www.fwfoodpark.com

With outdoor seating under shady trees, Fort Worth’s first food truck park hosts many furry friends. Red Jett Sweets is a regular here, offer-ing buttercream-topped cupcakes along with peanut butter and carrot “pupcakes” for the canines.

The Ginger Man 3716 Camp Bowie Blvd.817-886-2327www.ftworth.gingermanpub.com

If your dog is on a leash and has current tags (which are always good to keep up with) they’re welcome on the enclosed patio of The Ginger Man pub.

Dogs welcome here (on a leash)Walk along the Trinity River then take respite at Woodshed Smokehouse, Tim Love’s newest venture.


Hedary’s Mediterranean Restaurant6323 Camp Bowie Blvd.817-731-6961www.hedarys.com

Your dog is welcome to join you on Hedary’s patio while you enjoy Mediterranean fare like stuffed grape leaves with cool yogurt, feta cheese and olives, shrimp and Hedary’s own hot beef sausage and more.

LightCatcher Winery 6925 Confederate Park Rd.817-237-2626www.lightcatcher.com

Sip wine anytime on the patio with your leashed dog, or visit for Pavilion Grillin’, every Thurs-day through October featuring Angus burgers, chicken, veggie burgers, sides and cobbler.

Lili’s Bistro 1310 Magnolia Ave.817-877-0700www.lilisbistro.com

As long as your sweet pup is well-be-haved, he’s welcome on small front patio of Lili’s Bistro. A nibble or two of Lili’s gorgonzola waffle fries should help him mind his p’s and q’s.

Lola’s 2736 W. 6th St.817-877-0666www.lolasfortworth.com

Dogs like live music, too. Let them join you on one of Lola’s two outdoor patios to hear great local bands. Owners will enjoy $2 domestic beers daily until 8 p.m.

Love Shack 110 E. Exchange Ave.817-740-8812www.loveburgershack.com

Folks in Fort Worth will have to venture to the Stockyards to get their dirty love burger fix now that the So7 location of Love Shack is closed. Bring the dogs as the entire place is outside and open-air.

Michael’s Restaurant 3413 W. 7th St.817-877-3413www.michaelscuisine.com

On the outdoor patio of the Ancho Bar, nestled in a shady, enclosed corner near Michael’s Restaurant entrance, dogs are welcome to join owners for perfect patio food:

chipotle meatballs au gratin, ranch oysters Rockefeller and more.

Nonna Tata 1400 West Magnolia Ave.817-332-0250Seats go fast at this tiny Mag-nolia Avenue gem, where Do-natella Trotti has been showing Fort Worthians what true Italian food tastes like for six years now. The place is BYOB and the patio BYOD – bring your own dog.

Palio’s Pizza Cafe 4855 Bryant Irvin Rd.817-294-7254www.palioscafe.com

BYOB and BYOD, your dog is welcome on the patio of Palio’s, a local pizza chain offering more than a dozen gourmet pies includ-ing cheffy choices like the Nutty Chicken, with cashews, mushrooms and spinach, and the Scorcher, with Serrano peppers, roasted corn, garlic, cilantro and lime.

Piola 3700 Mattison Ave.817-989-0007www.fwpiola.com

Praised by Texas Monthly, Piola has a dog-friendly patio that’s as pretty and relaxing as a sum-mertime sunset. Enjoy appetiz-ers like Manchego cheese and fresh fruit, shrimp stuffed mush-rooms and grilled bruschetta.

Salsa Fuego 3520 Alta Mere Dr.817-560-7888www.salsafuegofw.com

The patio is small and secluded but perfect for leashed dogs to join hungry owners for a hearty Tex-Mex dinner. Try the Fuego Rita, with fresh lime, tequila blanco and orange liqueur.

Sapristi 2418 Forest Park Blvd.817-924-7231www.sapristibistro.com

Your dog doesn’t have to leave your side while you satisfy your Sapristi mussels and pomme frites craving. Just bring him with you while you enjoy one of Fort Worth’s best dishes on the restaurant’s front patio.

Dogs welcome here (on a leash)

Chadra Mezza & GrillIt could be considered the most pet-friendly patio in Fort Worth.

Christina Elbitar and husband Nehme, owners of Chadra Mezza & Grill, have long welcomed canines on their Mediterranean café patio. The couple even designates a day where dogs are the featured guests. Pooches on the Patio, where dogs can eat, drink and bark, is held every Wednesday evening from 4 to 10 p.m. Chadra offers dog treats and water bowls, and happy hour specials run from 4-7 p.m.

Christina says she and her husband love dogs, starting with their own pack of two: Mollie B. Good, a Golden Retriever, and Shickre (meaning greedy in Arabic), a Golden Retriever Chow mix.

“We also found out that our customers love dogs, too,” Chris-tina said. “Our customers would walk their dogs down Park Place and stop for a drink on our patio. So our dog friendly patio started. It has been fun to get to know our customers’ pets. It’s also a good time to congregate with other pet owners around town.”

Depending on the weather, Christina says there can be any-where from to 10 to 20 on the patio on Wednesdays. She’ll occasionally partner with pet-friendly organizations like Don’t Forget to Feed Me pet food pantry for events.

“We have also hosted ‘Howlaween’ parties, too,” she said. “Our owners bring their pets dressed in costumes to win prizes for Halloween. We are game for anything.”

While the dogs enjoy each other’s company on the patio, owners get to indulge in Chadra’s Lebanese and Mediterranean fare. The restaurant is popular for its weekday lunch and Friday and Satur-day evening buffet, offering Greek salad, garlic knot bread, and various entrees including lamb chops and roasted leg of lamb. The buffet often includes Chadra’s “heavenly chicken;” chicken breast stuffed with cream cheese and topped with bacon, spin-ach, mushrooms and Alfredo sauce, served over penne pasta.

This summer don’t miss Chadra’s house-made ice creams. You can order by the scoop or a flight of all five flavors, including rose water, pomegranate, tamarind, Turkish coffee and spice cream.

Christina and Nehme participate in numerous pet-friendly events around town and Christina says she often runs into many of her Wednesday night regulars.

1622 Park Place Ave., 817-924-2372 www.chadramezza.com

Pooches on the Patio is held Wednesday evenings at Chadra.


Shaw’s Patio, Bar & Grill 1057 W. Magnolia Ave.817-926-2116www.shawsburgers.com

Located in the former Scampi’s location and under the same owner-ship, Shaw’s offers two pet-friendly patios and burgers like spinach and arugula, guacamole bacon and the crab burger. During brunch enjoy free mimosas and $3 bloody marys.

Shinjuku Station 711 W. Magnolia Ave.817-923-2695www.shinjuku-station.com

Word is Shinjuku is planning a dog-friendly event for August. Until then, dogs are always wel-come on the back patio, where the Saporros and lychee cock-tails always go down smooth.

Spiral Diner 1314 Magnolia Ave.817-332-8834www.spiraldiner.com

Dogs regularly frequent the small area of outdoor tables just outside Spiral’s front door while owners nosh on delicious vegan cuisine

that’s flavorful and comforting to omnivores and carnivores alike.

T&P Tavern 221 W. Lancaster Ave.817-885-8878www.tptavern.com

While the Sundance Square-side of downtown gets all the love, we like the south side where T&P Tavern lies inside the Texas & Pacific Station. Recently renovated, the bar and grill offers a 5,000 square-foot pet-friendly patio.

The Cup 3909 Camp Bowie Blvd. 817-735-5226Owner Nancy Williams’ coffee is rich and satisfying, her coconut tea a gift to our senses, she’s sweet, and she makes dog treats! Pets are welcome on her back patio.

The Wild Rooster Bar 3204 Camp Bowie Blvd.817-332-9453www.wildroosterbar.com

Cold beer, live music and crazy food (rooster balls, anyone?) make for a good time at this

West 7th Street bar where dogs and their people can get wild. Woodshed Smokehouse 3201 Riverfront Dr.817-877-4545www.woodshedsmokehouse.com

Walk your dog to Tim Love’s riverfront restaurant straight from the Trinity Trails. The open-air smokehouse offers plenty of outdoor seating and the scene resembles that of a backyard barbecue.

Ye Olde Bull and Bush 2300 Montgomery St.817-731-9206www.yeoldbullandbush.com

Dogs are allowed both inside and out at this longtime Fort Worth pub, where patrons will find water bowls and other canines almost every time. One word of warning: the bar is fairly smoky but outdoor seating is pleasant.

Yogi’s Deli and Bagel Cafe2710 S. Hulen St.817-921-4500www.yogisdeli.com

The longtime popular breakfast stop

has hosted many-a-dog on its front seating area near the entrance. The bagel and cream cheese selection alone is worth a regular visit.

Yucatan Taco Stand 909 W. Magnolia Ave.817-924-8646www.yucantantacostand.com

Another Magnolia Avenue restau-rant that offers a pet-friendly patio also offers owners refreshingly potent margaritas. Be aware that owners need to walk their pets inside first to access the outdoor enclosed patio area. So keep Fido leashed and on his best behavior!

Zeke’s Fish & Chips 5920 Curzon Ave.817-731-3321www.zekesfi shchips.net

There’s a narrow, enclosed back patio behind the indoor dining area of this laid-back fish and chips outpost, spacious enough for large and small dogs alike.

We are officially in the prime of patio season and our pets are begging to be included in the fun. Make sure to take advantage of the many training classes being offered so that your pup will be the best behaved doggie around. And humans, don’t embarrass your doggies. Make sure you, too, are patio-ready. Here are the 10 commandments of Patio Pooch Pet Parents:

1. Thou shalt only bring a doggie to a crowded patio who actually enjoys patio time.

2. Honor the patio policy of thy local tavern, and call ahead to ensure thy pooch may bless the patio with his presence.

3. Thou shalt not ignore thy pooch; yea, thou shalt watch over him at all times.

4. Thou shalt always have water available for thy dog.

5. Thou shalt always be prepared to scoop thy dog’s poop.(Not on the patio of course! Take him for walking breaks often.)

6. Thou shalt not take thy dog out in excessive heat.

7. Remember the kibble, and feed thy dog at the appointed hour.

8. Thou shalt not gloat when thy neighbor covets thy canine companion.

9. Thou shalt not allow thy dog to steal from the plates of other guests, that thy days shall be long upon the patio.

10. Keep Fort Worth pet-friendly, and do not allow your dog to act like a hooligan.

And the 11th commandment - when someone asks about pet-friendly activities in the Fort Worth and Dallas areas, tell them to visit DallasDogLife.com! – Yvonne Ybarra

Patio pooch rules

Observe these rules and both you and your pup will have a fabulous time at area restaurants.


Straight Up Firestone and Robertson

Distilling Company brings a unique Texas take on whiskey and bourbon to Fort Worth. Yes, Fort Worth is now home to the only artisanal bourbon distillery in North Texas. Owners Leonard Firestone and Troy Robertson converted a 1920’s warehouse in Fort Worth’s Near Southside at 901 West Vickery into a distinctive space suited to their distillery operations as well as other special events including weddings. They reclaimed many of the materials from the warehouse and integrated them into a new design that still preserves historical details. Two gleaming 500 gallon copper pot stills command center stage at the distillery.

The bourbon promises to be full of the flavors of Texas. Firestone and Robertson have taken no shortcuts in developing their bourbon, much of the production is done by hand with no automation. The distillery is producing bourbon with a proprietary yeast strain taken from a Texas pecan nut and Texas grown corn and wheat. They are the first craft distillers to capture and propagate their own yeast since the late 1930’s. The bourbon whiskey began production in March and is now being aged in 53 gallon charred American white oak barrels. The interaction of the whiskey with the char on the barrels during the aging process contributes to the color and flavor of the bourbon. Firestone and Robertson believe that during the roughly two year aging process the temperature fluctuations as well as the sustained summer heat that occurs in North Texas will deliver a truly special bourbon unlike any other.

In the meantime, you can get of taste of Firestone and Robertson with the recent release of TX Blended Whiskey. The premium blended whiskey can also be sampled at the distillery during tours and tastings that must be scheduled ahead

of time by calling or signing up on their website (www.frdistilling.com).

Firestone and Robertson created their blended whiskey from rare and carefully selected whiskey stock. In selecting whiskeys to include in the blend, Robertson said that “the sum is greater than the parts” and each had to be good on its own as well as in conjunction with others. With the blended whiskey they strive to develop a “classic, great American blend” that they feel is lacking from the market. Samplings of the blended whiskey reveal slight caramel notes that finish smooth and easy. Look for a unique handmade cap on each whiskey bottle. In a nod to their Texas roots they have inlaid a piece of boot leather on each cap making every bottle unique - it doesn’t get much more Texan than that!

Seven on SeventhIt’s been almost seven years since Chef

Lanny Lancarte, great grandson of Fort Worth’s legendary Joe T Garcia, opened Lanny’s Alta Cocina Mexicana at 3405 West 7th Street. You’ll find an exceptional fine dining experience at Lanny’s with dishes that beautifully incorporate native Mexican ingredients, French technique and Mediterranean influences. Look for Lanny’s to celebrate their “7 on 7th” Anniversary during the month of July with special offerings. In the meantime, give Lanny’s a visit to enjoy their new seasonal menu and mocktails. Lanny’s now offers refreshing non-alcoholic cocktails that allow people to have a fun alternative if they aren’t drinking alcohol.

Trader JoesThe famed Trader Joe’s, a grocery

store chain based out of California, opens in Fort Worth on June 15. Trader Joe’s is most often associated with its legendary

AROUND TOWN

Eat This! By Josie Villa-Singleton

Top to Bottom: F&R Distilling Co. tops each bottle of TX Blended Whiskey with a boot leather cap. Blood Orange Crush and Grilled Lemonade “mocktails” from Lanny’s. North Central Texas Farmers Market Association makes local produce available Downtown on Tuesdays from 10am to 2pm in front of the Federal Building.

From “mocktails” to whiskey, Fort Worth has more new drinks and eats coming your way.


cheap wines, nicknamed “2 Buck Chuck”. Buyers can also find inexpensive and unique private label brand gourmet foods. Trader Joe’s grocery stores stock more specialty items and are smaller than traditional grocery stores. Think of it as the love child of Central Market and Oliver’s, with cheap wines to boot. Trader Joe’s will be located at 2701 South Hulen Street not far from Central Market.

Tango TabTango Tab offers dining specials at

local participating restaurants. Every time you redeem one of these specials offered through Tango Tab they contribute a portion of their proceeds to feed those in need through local food banks. Their motto is “When you eat, they eat”. Tango Tab has already launched in other cities and provided thousands of meals for those in need. Just check their website

(www.tangotab.com) and sign up for offers from local favorite restaurants that include Hacienda San Miguel, Monty’s Corner, Simply Fondue, Cantina Laredo, and Sushi Yoko.

Farm FreshThe North Central Texas Farmers

Market Association prides itself on operating producer only farmers markets. That means that the vendors growing and producing are the same people that are at market selling their goods and telling you exactly where it all came from. Not only that, but all goods must be produced within a 150-mile radius of the market. Now that’s local! NCTFMA is making it even easier to find locally grown goods this summer by opening locations throughout the week and even a new Downtown location. Find produce, flowers, artisan breads, and other handmade goods at Federal Park Plaza on

Tuesdays from 10a.m. to 2 p.m. (1000 Throckmorton Street). Visit these additional locations as well:

Cowtown Farmers Market3821 Southwest Blvd., Fort Worth8 a.m. until noon, Wednesdays8 a.m. until noon, Saturdays

Richland Hills, 6980 Baker Blvd. 7:30 a.m. until 1 p.m., Saturdays

Tarrant County Public Health1101 S. Main St., Fort Worth7:30 a.m. until 1 p.m., Wednesdays

Resource Connection1500 Circle Drive, Fort Worth7:30 a.m. until 1 p.m., Thursdays

Read more local restaurant reviews from Josie Villa-Singleton at www.eatthisfortworth.com or visit her travel website at www.travelista.com for your where to go, how to go, what to wear source for budget European travel. mmmmmmm


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Callie Salls is the owner/private chef of Linguine and Dirty Martinis: Food for the Fabulous Life! Visit her website for more information about her private chef services: www.linguineanddirtymartinis.com

Summer picnics are a perfect warm weather activity to bring family and friends together over delicious and playful food and drink. Try these four summer recipes that are simple to pack up in your favorite picnic basket and even more fun to devour!

By Callie SallsPhotography by Kari Crowe Seher

Thumbprint Cookies:Yields 30 cookies3 sticks unsalted butter, room temperature1 cup sugar1 tsp pure vanilla extract3 ½ cups AP fl our¼ tsp kosher saltFresh Strawberry Jam

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. In an electric mixer fi tted with the paddle attachment, cream together the butter and sugar until they are just combined and then add the vanilla. Separately, sift together the fl our and salt. With the mixer on low speed, add the fl our mixture to the creamed butter and sugar. Mix until the dough starts to come together. Form into a fl at disk then wrap in plastic and chill for 30 minutes.

Scoop the dough into 1-inch balls. Place the balls on a sheet pan and press a light indentation into the top of each with your fi nger. Drop 1/4 teaspoon of strawberry jam into each indentation. Bake for 18-20 minutes, until cookies are just set. Cool completely before drizzling with lime glaze.

Fresh Strawberry Jam:Yields 2 cups2 cups strawberries, chopped½ cup water1 cup sugar1 Tbsp lemon zestJuice of 1 lemonPinch of salt

Combine all ingredients in a small saucepan until thickened and reduced by half, approximately 20 minutes. Let cool to room temperature.

Lime Glaze:1 ½ cups powdered sugar2 Tbsp water

Juice and zest of 1 lime, plus additional zest for garnish.

Whisk ingredients together to form a thick glaze. Drizzle atop cooled strawberry jam thumbprints. Garnish with lime zest.

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Antipasto Skewers with Romesco Dipping SauceTo assemble skewers, thread assorted cubed meats, cheeses, olives and marinated vegetables on wooden skewers. We used salami, fresh mozzarella, Kalamata olives, spicy pickles, piquillo peppers and fresh basil. Serve with Romesco dipping sauce. Romesco sauce:Yields approximately 1 cup ½ cup sliced almonds1 cup roasted red peppers1 Tbsp fresh rosemary, minced1 Tbsp honey½ tsp fresh garlic, minced½ cup extra virgin olive oilSalt and fresh-cracked pepper, to taste Toast almonds at 400 degrees in a single layer on a baking sheet until light brown and fragrant, approximately 5 minutes. Combine toasted almonds and remaining ingredients together in a food processor until smooth then season with salt and pepper to taste.

Four Berry SangriaYields approximately 6 servings 1 bottle Spanish Grenache1 cup fresh raspberries1 cup fresh blueberries1 cup fresh blackberries1 cup fresh strawberries, quartered½ cup pomegranate molasses*½ cup sugar½ cup fresh lime juice

Summer Panzanella with Cornbread CroutonsYields 6-8 servings

1 cup prepared cornbread, diced in ½-inch cubes2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil1 cup English cucumber, sliced thin½ cup apple cider vinegar¼ cup sugar1 cup fresh corn, steamed or grilled1 pt cherry tomatoes, halved6 scallions, sliced thin1 orange bell pepper, diced1 yellow bell pepper, diced1 serrano pepper, minced2 Tbsp lemon thyme, chopped¾ cup feta, diced in ¼-inch cubesSalt and fresh-cracked pepper, to taste Toss cornbread cubes on a baking sheet with olive oil. Bake at 425 degrees until toasted, 10-15 minutes. Meanwhile, toss cucumber with sugar and vinegar in a large bowl. Toss in remaining ingredients and season with salt and pepper. Fold in cornbread croutons right before serving.

Combine all ingredients together in a pitcher, gently muddling fruit with a wooden spoon. Refrigerate overnight. Serve sangria over ice and garnish with additional berries.

*We used prepared pomegranate molasses found in the bottled juice section at Central Market.


CHEFS ON...

SOUTHERN BREEZE MARKET CAFE138 OLIVE STREET, KELLERChef Eric Hunter of Fire Oak Grill in Weatherford recom-mends heading to Keller for some down home fl avor inspired by North Carolina. Chef Hunter’s favorite dish: Shrimp and Grits Casserole This casserole is loaded with shrimp swimming in creamy, fl avorful grits. Every dish comes with a unique choice of sides from sweet potato biscuits and house-made cheese straws to caprese tortellini salad skewers.The front porch at Southern Breeze is the perfect spot for a leisurely lunch. Right now lunch is the only time that you can catch them - Tuesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m.

Off theBeaten PathExploring Fort Worth’s surrounding areas through the eyes and stomachs of local chefs to fi nd hidden gems.By Kevin Martinez

In spite of many new up and coming restaurants in town along with old favorites, people are still always looking for a good “hole in the wall” establishment to dine. These are the places that make you feel as if you are the one who discovered it when you tell your friends about it. Who better to ask about hidden gems than a few chefs around town who are always in the know. Here are a couple that fall into the “cheesy goodness” category!

When Chef James Morris gets a night off from The Worthing-ton Hotel, he only has to go a short distance from home to get a little slice of Naples with a wood-fi red brick oven pizza.Chef Morris’ favorite dish: Sister Suzie’s Surprise and the Mamma-Jamma pizzaYou can’t go wrong with mozza-rella, pepperoni and fi re-roasted spinach that tops the Sister Su-zie’s Surprise (pictured left). But if you’re a true meat-lover, go for the Mamma-Jamma topped with Canadian bacon, pepper-oni, Italian sausage and bacon.

CORKY’S BRICK OVEN PIZZERIA4760 LITTLE ROAD, ARLINGTON

Don’t forget the vino! Corky’s is BYOB.



FOODIPooches on the Patio Fundraiser | Wednesday, June 27, 6-8pm Chadra Mezza and Fort Worth Foodie are teaming up on this special event benefitting the Fort Worth Animal Shelter. Come to Chadra Mezza on your own or with your pet and join us on the patio for appetizers and some mutt-mingling. Bring a monetary donation or pet food for some doggie inspired cocktail specials. 1622 Park Place Avenue. www.chadramezza.com

Central Market Summer Kids Camp School is out and Cen-tral Market has you covered with cooking classes for kids age five to seventeen. Learn kitchen basics, safety, nutrition, baking, interna-tional cuisines and more! Go online and you can even buy 3 classes and get 1 free when using discount code: KIDFUN12 at check-out. 4651 West Freeway. 817-377-9005. www.centralmarket.com

Concerts in the Garden, Old Fashioned Family Fireworks Picnic | July 2-4, 8:15pmPack up your picnic basket and head to the Fort Worth Bo-tanic Gardens for one of the best firework shows in town. The Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra provides the patriotic sound-track for the evening. Tables are available as well as lawn seat-ing. Go to www.fortworthsymphony.org/concerts for ticket prices.

Cowtown Farmers Market Dog Daze of Summer | Sat-urday, August 18 Fort Worth’s original producer-only farm-ers market is making the third Saturday of each month extra special. August will highlight our furry friends. Professional photographer

Tom Marvin will be on hand to photograph pooches and their people at market. Dog-friendly recipes will be created and dem-onstrated by the chefs from the Culinary School of Fort Worth.Admission is free. 3821 Southwest Blvd. www.cowtownfarmersmarket.com

The Lucy Dance | Saturday, August 25, 12-5pmLightCatcher’s Crush Day pays homage to the beloved episode of “I Love Lucy” in which Lucy visits the town of Turo, Italy to stomp grapes. The winery’s annual celebration allows attendees to let loose and dress up like Lucy in peasant tops and skirts – even the men! Newly harvested fruit is gathered in large vats and the dance begins. Live music, delicious bites, and, of course, wine are all on hand. 6925 Confederate Park Road, 817-237-2626, www.lightcatcher.com

GrapeFest | Thursday, September 13 – Sunday, September 16The largest wine festival in the Southwest and the largest consumer-judged wine competition in the country will be celebrating it’s 26th year in Grapevine. Enjoy the “culinary pavilion” where foodies can meet chefs and enjoy cooking demos along with wine and food pair-ings. Visit the Texas Wine Pavilions to support winemakers from our great state. Don’t forget to sign up for the GrapeStomp competition to have your chance at the “Purple Foot” award! $8 for adults, $5 for seniors and children under 12. www.grapevinetexasusa.com/grapefest

Have an event that is fit for foodies occuring between October and December? Send it to [email protected] for consideration in the fall issue.mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

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Aunt Grace’s Potato Salad 2 lbs red skin potatoes, sliced 1/4” thick3 eggs2 large sweet yellow onions, sliced thin1 Tbsp olive oil1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar¼ cup water1 tsp butter (optional)Salt and pepper to taste2 tsp mayonnaise (optional)

1. Boil potatoes and eggs in water until potatoes are tender (about 15 minutes).2. Heat a large non-stick skillet to medium. Add olive oil. Saute onions.3. Once onions begin to brown, add balsamic vinegar and half of the water. Cook until liquid evaporates, then add remaining water until it evaporates. 4. Add butter and stir until melted. 5.Add salt to taste. The onions should be caramelized. 6. When the potatoes are done cooking rinse in cold water to stop cooking. 7. Peel the boiled eggs and slice thin.8. On a large platter place a layer of potatoes with slices of egg throughout, then spoon some of the caramelized onions on top. Dot with mayonnaise if desired. Repeat with another layer. 9. Finish with black pepper. Serve at room temperature.

As we say in Louisiana, “Allons Manger!” – Shawn Yujuico

During Hunger Action Month in September, Tarrant Area Food Bank challenged Fort Worth home cooks to come up with a delicious recipe under $10. Chefs Tom McGrath and Manny Vasquez of the TAFB Community Kitchen chose this winning recipe from Shawn Yujuico that puts a spin on the typical potato salad to highlight your summer gathering.


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