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EPICUREANA Guide to Fort Worth Dining

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Downtown DiningHot spots to go for great cuisine ............................ 6

Unchained Southside DiningWhere to go for a night out in Near Southside .......8

13th Van Cliburn CompetitionReady, Set, Go! The competitors are ready ...........9

The Foodie PagesTable Scout .................................................10You Gotta Try This .........................................10Beat the Clock ............................................11

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The list of eclectic dining options in downtown Fort Worth is growing, with new venues popping up on

every corner. Chili’s, Bennigan’s and La Madeleine are gone, but new locally-owned favorites have appeared and are creating big buzz. Dallas-based Jake’s Hamburgers has opened where Chili’s once sat on Main Street, and offers some of the best burgers around. Shakes, salads, malts and fried dessert bites are other menu highlights from this ca-sual new downtown dive.

Dixie House Café, a 25-year old family-owned and operated diner, has opened their seventh location downtown in the former Bennigan’s spot on Houston Street. The restaurant is known for old-fashioned home-style favorites, including chicken fried steak, homemade meatloaf and country pork chops. The Simon family’s Belknap location is the original Dixie House restaurant and has been attracting downtown workers for lunch for years. Regulars know the neighborhood restaurant as the “Home of the Big Buns,” referring to warm, generous dinner rolls. Breakfast is also popular, featuring fresh egg burritos, French toast, omelets and more. The restaurant opens at 6:30 a.m.

Another new restaurant that is gaining many accolades is Grace, the super contemporary eatery that breaks the mold of typical Fort Worth dining. The wine list is extensive, spanning more than 35 pages, and the chic outdoor patio is quickly becoming Fort Worth’s see and be seen spot.

The beautiful new Omni Fort Worth Hotel is home to a handful of new restaurants, including the celebrated

Bob’s Steak & Chop House, Wine Thief, a cozy wine bar, and Whiskey & Rye, a hotel version of a Fort Worth watering hole. One recent visit featured the music of Three Fools on Three Stools, and patrons couldn’t get enough of fun-loving music along as well as the bar food.

Cabo Grande now offers brunch on Sundays which features an abundant buffet and many bottomless drink options, including mimosas, bloody marys, sangria and margaritas. Entrees include prime rib, chicken specialties and freshly made custom omelets. Another brunch hot spot is Taverna, a pizzeria and “risotteria” that offers Italian-inspired breakfast items on Saturday and Sunday. Dishes include a tangy, creamy crab eggs Benedict, French toast with Mascarpone cheese and a fluffy shrimp and asparagus omelet. Pizzas for dinner are also especially delicious, not overly sauced and feature thin airy crusts.

Lunch options downtown are plentiful and include convenient order-at-the-counter venues such as Qdoba, Potbelly, Subway, Quizno’s and Sammy’s Pizza. Vying for downtown’s favorite burger are Billy Miner’s Saloon, a Fort Worth original featuring burgers grilled to order, and Zippy’s All American Grill, a tiny joint with monstrous servings, including crispy fried onion rings.

Coffee enthusiasts will appreciate Four Star Coffee Bar, not only for the fresh and flavorful brew, but for the hearty sandwiches, personal pizzas, and the local art adorning the walls. The comfortable setting makes for a pleasant lunch retreat from the office.

One of Fort Worth’s favorite barbecue joints has a location downtown that draws a nice lunch and dinner crowd. Riscky’s Barbecue is known for finger-lickin’ sauce and tender pork ribs. Meanwhile, just across Main Street sits an upscale, intimate restaurant the Chop House. Quiet and great for romantic evenings, the Chop House also consistently serves one of the best steaks downtown.

For New England style seafood specialties, Daddy Jack’s is a wonderful choice. Creamy lobster bisque and shrimp pasta with herbed tomato cream are menu standouts. Patio seating is now available.

While Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse still remains a downtown icon for premium steaks and a classy atmosphere, the restaurant’s former longtime sommelier Cef Zambrano is experiencing his own success with his Houston Street wine bar, Zambrano Wine Cellar. The

host is known for his genuine hospitality, cozy setting and great wine and pizza selections. The signature pizza features bubbling melted cheese, artichokes, sweet red onion and jamon Serrano. The caprese salad is a tower of beefsteak tomatoes and mozzarella cheese, drizzled with balsamic. Take advantage of “Champagne Wednesdays,” when all bottles of bubbly are half price.

Downtown’s Mexican options are festive with high-energy atmospheres, including Mi Cocina and Cantina Laredo. Mi Cocina offers flavorful, tender steak fajitas nachos, savory brisket tacos and the popular Rico Salad. And Thursday Night is “Ladies’ Night” at Cantina Laredo, with half price wines and house margaritas.

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Shrimp cocktail from Zambrano wine Cellar.

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While driving or walking down Magnolia Avenue on the Near Southside, one gets the feeling that this

street just south of downtown is fast becoming a unique restaurant row in Fort Worth. In fact, the entire Hospital District is fast becoming the destination spot for those who desire restaurants with unique menus, chefs and en-trepreneurs who like to step out of the box, with many of these eateries in restored historic buildings.

Those in the restaurant biz are calling the Near Southside restaurant boom as “unchained,” meaning these are local mom-and-pop establishments with one location. Whether that be the long established Paris Coffee shop with its down home breakfast and lunch menu or the Spiral Diner with its award winning vegan cuisine, the choices for food in the district are all over the map.

Add into that mix places like Chadra Mezza & Grill, a mix of Lebanese and Italian; Hot Dam, Tamales with a gourmet approach to a simple Mexican dish; Nonna Tata’s fine Italian cuisine; the great brunches at Benito’s; Egyptian and Mediterranean fare at the King Tut Restaurant; and the perfect atmosphere of Lili’s Bistro, where global cuisine with local flavors can be enjoyed at umbrella-covered tables on the sidewalk.

“The Near Southside has established a reputation for being a fun part of town with wonderful food and entertainment here in Fort Worth’s central city area,” said Paul Paine, president of Fort Worth South, Inc., the non-profit organization that works to promote business and the revitalization of the area.

“The unchained restaurants are one of the premier attractions for people looking for great dinner options with special character, intimacy, and atmosphere that makes for a memorable experience,” Paine continued. “The Near Southside has experienced a re-inventing of past years when this was the premier mixed-use area to

live, work and play. This area has been getting recognized as the “new hot spot” in Fort Worth, and we keep getting better.”

And things should indeed be getting better. More local entrepreneurs are eyeing this Near Southside area as the critical mass of diners is making it a destination spot. Several new restaurants are in the planning stages, and some should be open by the year’s end.

Ellerbe Fine Foods will be opening in a few months in a 1948 gas station on Magnolia Ave. Childhood friends Richard King, who has 15-years in the restaurant business, and chef Molly McCook, who has extensive experience in Louisiana and California, will bring a dining spot to Fort Worth that will combine sit down eating with retail to-go segments as well. As for the name “Ellerbe,” King said it comes from the street McCook’s grandparents lived on in Shreveport, Louisiana.

“We plan to focus on quality and seasonal products,” McCook said. “Our philosophy is that by serving local and in-season products, we are not only doing our part to eliminate damage that shipping food causes to the environment, but we are supporting local farmers and the health of our customers.”

Ellerbe Fine Foods will have indoor and outdoor seating, along with pre-made meal options and a retail market. The retail will offer wine, cheese, specialty vinegars, jellies, olive oils and more. The wine selection will change seasonally to complement the menu.

“We were thrilled to find the location on Magnolia,” King said. “This street and the surrounding area are key to urban living in Fort Worth and our restaurant and market concept fits perfectly into that. This area has become your local small business scene. There are so many great restaurants here, but they are all so varied.”

Carlo Galotto is planning a brewpub on Magnolia that will feature Italian fare with beer brewed on site. The Zio Carlo Italian Brew Pub has had some damaged ceiling issues from the old building that once housed a dry cleaner business on Magnolia Avenue, so the launch date has been delayed. But Galotto is still very bullish on the opportunities on the Near Southside.

“What I want to do is a friendly brew pub, very simple in concept on both the beer and the food for the people who live in the neighborhood and those that work nearby,” Galotto said. “This part of town is just a wonderful place, and I believe very strongly in that location.”

If the architectural problems can be fixed, Galotto plans an outdoor beer garden, inside and outside dining, and two big copper brew tanks visible to the patrons inside.

What is happening on Magnolia Avenue and throughout the entire Hospital District is the development of a bar, restaurant and entertainment district that will have a distinct neighborhood feel and one that will complement the options downtown. Fort Worth is studying a modern streetcar line that could run from downtown out South Main Street, and then west on Magnolia Ave. If that is implemented, office workers from both downtown and the Hospital district - along with tourists and conventioneers staying in downtown hotels - would have better access to the new dining “hot spot.”

Spiral diner’s mouth watering taco salad.

rendering of Elerbe fine foods on Magnolia.

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homemade Italian fare in near Southside

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After two months of worldwide screening recitals with 151 auditions, a panel of five judges selected thirty pianists to compete in the Thirteenth Van Cliburn Interna-

tional Piano Competition. The event will take place at Bass Performance Hall, May 22 to June 7, 2009.

At stake is an unparalleled opportunity to perform throughout the United States, as the six finalists share three years of concert tours, including more than 300 engagements coordinated by the Van Cliburn Foundation. In addition, the gold medalist will perform international engagements arranged by IMG Artists Europe. Collectively, the Cliburn winners will earn more than $1,000,000 during that time.

The 2009 competitors range in age from nineteen to thirty, and include thirteen women and seventeen men. For the first time in the competition’s forty-seven-year history, a blind pianist will compete.

Five of the pianists competed in the 2005 Cliburn Competition: Stephen Beus (United States), Soyeon Lee (Korea), Ang Li (Canada), Ilya Rashkovskiy (Russia), and Di Wu (China). Ms. Lee is excited to compete again for Cliburn gold: “I have been waiting for a chance to return for some time now, and I know that the 2009 Cliburn experience will be an important step in my musical career no matter the outcome.”

Thirteen of the thirty competitors are from Asian countries. With seven competitors, China will have the largest number of representatives. The thirteen other countries represented in the competition are Australia (1), Bulgaria (1), Canada (1), Czech Republic (1), Germany (1), Greece (1), Israel (2), Italy (2), Japan (3), Korea (4), Russia (2), Ukraine (1), and the United States (5).

As part of the Foundation’s goal to provide media exposure for all pianists participating in the competition, the seventeen-day event will be webcast live and on-demand, free of charge, starting May 22. Once again, online audiences will have the opportunity to vote for their favorite pianists, and new this year, voting will occur at each phase of the competition. Register to view the webcast at www.cliburn.org.

Children twelve and older may attend competition performances in Bass Hall. Those under twelve are welcome to experience the competition at the closed-circuit viewings in the Van Cliburn Recital Hall, free of charge. The hall is in the Maddox-Muse center at 4th and Calhoun Streets, across from Bass Performance Hall.

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When Dallas-based restaurateur Dante Picazo and his investors purchased Cabo Grandé last October, the Tijuana Bar & Grill founder set about refocusing the menu to appeal to Fort Worth’s growing taste for a broader Latin cuisine. A longtime Sundance Square fave for its beach-party atmosphere, Cabo opened in 1997 featuring Baja and Caribbean seafood - those crispy fish tacos were the best in town - but within a few years the Baja menu yielded to standard Tex-Mex dishes like enchiladas and more enchiladas. Tasty, yes, but hardly unique in this town.

Now Picazo, a longtime proponent of Latin cuisine - in 2005 he presciently told the Dallas Observer, “The mojito will be one of the most widely known drinks

in the country in the next 10 years” - is ushering in Cabo’s third wave. The famous enchiladas are still on the menu, but they are bookended with more exotic dishes from, well, name your favorite Latin country. Start with northern Spain’s caldo gallego, a thick bean soup richly flavored with ham, chorizo, and peppers. Or a sparkling Peruvian ceviche, starring niblets of shrimp, scallops, squid, and lobster marinated in ginger, lime, garlic, and olive oil; cilantro, tomatoes, and red onion add color and a bit of crunch.

At the other end of the menu, “Cabo Grandé Favorites” include Argentine steak churrasco, a seasoned 16-ounce bone-in prime ribeye served with chimichurri, a vinegar-based sauce with herbs and garlic. Short ribs, all the rage in Fort Worth right

now, are given the Brazilian treatment here: Resting on a rich mushroom-wine sauce with a hint of chili, the meat is fall-apart tender and very tasty. Non-red-meat-eaters will love the snapper de rojo, an 8-ounce filet topped with a creamy lemon butter sauce, and the Catalan rotisserie pollo, a half chicken smothered with sautéed shallots, mushrooms, and tomatoes. Entrees come with two sides; the grilled veggies are always delicious, but our favorites (so far) are the thick black beans and fluffy Cuban rice.

Newcomers to Latin cuisine have a perfect opportunity to explore their palates at Cabo’s Sunday brunch. The price includes bottomless mimosas, sangrias, bloody marys, and Cabo’s delicious house margaritas, but the primary attraction is the buffet table, so long it almost fades into the distance, of Latin and American brunch standards. You’ll find the caldo gallego here, but be warned, the bean soup is very filling; save room to try the Catalan chicken and the taco bar with ropa vieja (Cuban-style shredded beef). American breakfast items include scrambled eggs with or without chorizo, omelets made to order, biscuits and gravy, pancakes,

sausage and bacon, and the like; lunch-minded folks will hover at the roast beef carving station. Desserts include sweet fresh fruit and a sublime white chocolate bread pudding. Servers check in at your table constantly, keeping water and margarita glasses full.

In just a few months, Picazo has brought the best of Latin cuisine to Sundance - including Saturday-night salsa-dancing classes - and we have a feeling he’s not done yet. (Frankly, we’re still hoping for cabrito.) Meanwhile, we’re happy to hang in the calypso-themed El Rincon bar, drinking $2 margaritas (until 7pm) and munching on yummy fried plantains. It’s a bueno life.

YoU GottA trY thISStrolling through the Modern on a Saturday is always a pleasant way to spend an afternoon. And ending it all with a stop at Café Modern can gaurantee it is a rewarding experience, especially if you have an incurable sweet tooth. It’s one thing to sit at Cafe Modern, enjoying the spectacular view and exceptional cuisine, but what if you desire a quick, sweet treat on the run? The Chocolate-Chocolate Mousse Cake is available at the coffee counter and ready to go home with you after a day of working up your appetite through the halls of the Modern. Delicious layers of moist chocolate cake sandwiches layers of milk chocolate and white chocolate mousse surrounded by a thin, decorative chocolate frosting. The friendly Modern staff will even offer to drizzle raspberry sauce on top, which is highly recommended by this sweet tooth.Chocolate Mousse Cake $4.00 at Cafe Modern 3200 darnell St. • 817-738-9215 • themodern.orgChocolate Mousse Cake

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Beat theClockBoomerJack’s Grill and Bar, Montgomery Plaza (2600 W. 7th St.), 817-810-2666

Short lunch break? Grab a quick and tasty meal in under an hour!

the setting: Part sports bar, part sunny patio, part burger-and-more joint, BoomerJack’s is where the Montgomery Plaza party is. the best seat in the house is outside at the awning-topped bar, great both for people-watching along the alley and for catching game highlights on one of the ubiquitous high-def tVs inside.

the menu: the burgers (most $7.49 - $7.99) start with a half pound of ground chuck; from there, choose toppings like cheddar cheese, honey BBQ sauce, and crumbled bacon; blue cheese, chipotle mayo, and onion strings; or just stick with a classic cheddarburger. the “more” part of the menu includes salads (the Boneless Buffalo Chicken Salad is a flavor explosion); chicken sandwiches (grilled, honey BBQ, Cajun); and the very popular paninis ($6.99), pressed sandwiches with

chicken, ham & cheese, or roasted veggies. true to its sports-bar heart, BoomerJack’s appetizers are mostly battered, fried, and delicious: mozzarella sticks, fried pickles, fried mushrooms, cheese fries, and highly addictive “Boomer Chips” - fried sliced jalapenos served with ranch dressing ($5.99). oh, and wings, of course. Good wings.

the service: A sports bar must have attractive servers, obviously, but BoomerJack’s lovelies are also swift and attentive. You won’t go hungry or thirsty here. the verdict: Let’s run through the checklist: Cold beer. Big burgers. wings in five flavors. Battered-n-fried appetizers with ranch sauce. Lots of hi-def tVs. outdoor patio. Great service. Yep, BoomerJack’s has it all.

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Wedding TrendsSo you’ve finally tied the

knot! The wedding cer-emony is over, the reception

was a great success, there are palates of gifts for you to open,

and you are now officially someone’s bet-ter half. You and yours may have the rest of your lives to reflect on the big day, but you’ve still got the wedding night to look forward to, and the droves of obscure relatives that hitched their wagons and rode into town just to see you take your nuptials. Luckily, the Fort’s got you covered. There are dozens of options for romantic wedding-night-caliber hotels; and there are equally as many great brunch options for the following day.

There’s no lack of diversity for world-class hotels here in Panther City. Whether you want fancy, opulent, quaint, charming, quiet, or whatever, there’s something for everyone. The Renaissance Worthington Hotel in downtown is known as “the star of Texas” for a reason. Fort Worth’s first four-diamond hotel offers over 500 luxurious western-influenced rooms, and all of the amenities. There is also a top-notch brunch every Sunday with enough variety to satisfy even the most discriminating foodie.

The new Omni Fort Worth Hotel in downtown is as spectacular to look at from the outside as it is well-appointed and welcoming on the inside. The glass and stone goliath houses some of the city’s best new restaurants, a spa, and a boutique wine bar, replete with delicious choices of cheese. There is also a sports bar, if you just want to mellow out with a beer and game of something.

The Ashton hotel has earned a AAA rating the past eight years, and it just takes one look inside of the lavish downtown hotel to figure out why. The 39 spacious rooms feature custom-designed furniture, designer linens, giant beds, and a host of other deluxe in-room amenities. Guests can also enjoy the critically acclaimed Six Ten Grille, and afternoon tea in a tranquil urban setting.

The 431-roomed Sheraton Fort Worth Hotel and Spa is world famous for their

comfortable beds, but has also built a local reputation for taking care of their guests. All of the rooms include a 32-inch flat panel television, wireless high speed internet, and stunning artwork. The hotel also offers its club-level guests a complimentary breakfast and evening hors d’oeuvres with cocktails.

For more of a quaint place to spend your wedding night, Etta’s Place is a historic western themed bed and breakfast situated right in the heart of downtown Fort Worth. The inn caters to those who prefer a more personal touch. The rustic, spacious rooms and gourmet breakfast have made Etta’s a destination unto itself.

The proper send-off is crucial for a couple of newlyweds embarking on a new life - and hopefully a relaxing honeymoon. And nothing caps a long but rewarding wedding like brunch. There are countless places that serve brunch, but depending on whether you’re dining with obscure relatives, close family and friends only, or looking for a place to relax and just be with one another, the right restaurant can make the difference.

Lambert’s in the West Seventh area of Fort Worth is known for its steak, seafood, and whisky, but also serves its bold ranch cuisine for brunch. The critically hailed buffet features some of the city’s most elegantly cooked brunch fare, in an unpretentious setting.

Mac’s in Montgomery Plaza is one of the hottest new restaurants in town, and has also been wowing critics and crowds alike with a world-class brunch. Normally known for its steak and seafood, Mac’s converts its restaurant into an stylish breakfast nook, serving eggs every way imaginable, brilliantly crispy has browns, and an eclectic fresh fruit and salad bar.

Reata Restaurant in downtown turns their legendary Texas cuisine concept into a stunning brunch menu. The chefs use only the finest ingredients, and latest culinary trends. The Reata’s panoramic view sets the scene for a memorable and elegant meal, in a relaxed western-themed atmosphere.

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The party at this year’s 63rd annual Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colo-

nial won’t just be limited to the hallowed grounds of Colonial. You’ll find it in the heart of downtown Fort Worth too at the new Michelob Ultra 19th Hole in Sun-dance Square during tournament week, May 25 - 31. Main Street between 3rd and 4th streets is where the action will take place Wednesday - Saturday of the tourna-ment, from 2 - 10 pm each day. The party begins Wednesday, May 27th when Randy Galloway broadcasts his ESPN Radio show (Galloway & Co.) live from the attraction from 2 pm to 6 pm.

The Michelob Ultra 19th Hole in Sundance Square is free and open to the public. Live coverage of the tournament on The Golf Channel and CBS will be shown on giant Go Vision video boards. On Thursday and Friday evenings, the re-air of the day’s play from The Golf Channel will also be shown. On Saturday, take a shot at winning

$25,000 in the GolfDFW.com Long Putt Challenge. There will also be live music on Friday and Saturday nights.

“This is going to be the ‘happening’ place to meet up with friends after the day’s round at the tournament. We are thrilled to be partnering with Michelob Ultra to bring together the energy of Downtown Fort Worth and the Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial,” commented tournament director Peter Ripa.

Tickets to the tournament will be sold at the Michelob Ultra 19th Hole. See crowneplazainvitational.com for pricing. Guests at downtown hotels can take Molly the Trolley to and from the 19th hole until 11 pm.

On Thursday, Friday and Saturday of the tournament, The T will provide special non-stop bus service to and from Colonial from downtown Fort Worth’s TAP Station. Only $3 round trip to take the Colonial express.

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EntErtainmEntDon’t let the swine flu slow you down this May. Just take

some anti-bacterial hand sanitizer with you wherever you go. You’re going to need it, because you’re going to be go-ing out a lot. May is just chock-full of premier cultural events, starting with the Fort Worth Opera’s second annual festival.

Bass Performance Hall (525 Commerce St., in Sundance Square) is host-

ing FWO’s takes on two classics -- Bizet’s Carmen and Rossini’s

La Cenerentola (Cinder-ella) -- and an acclaimed contemporary opera, Jake

Heggie’s Dead Man Walking, based

on the true story of a nun who tried to

convince a Death

Row inmate to find salva-tion through confession. Robynne Redmon, Daniel Okulitch, and Sheryl Woods star. David Gately directs,

and the Fort Worth Sympho-ny, under the direction of Joe

Illick, will provide the music. (A fourth entry in the festival, the

Christmastime classic Amahl & the Night Visitors, won’t be heard

until the Holidays roll around.) For more information, visit www.fwopera.org.

The symphony will continue rolling through May. On the

weekend of the 15th at Bass Hall, conductor Miguel

Harth-Bedoya’s crew

trots out West Side Story: Symphonic Dances, a mélange of Paganini’s First Violin Concerto, which will feature supreme soloist Augustin Hadelich, whose last performance with FWSO was at the symphony’s recent Carnegie Hall debut; Mejia’s Pequeña Suite; a selection of symphonic dances from Bernstein’s West Side Story; and Turina’s Danzas Fantasticas. For more information, visit www.fwsymphony.org.

Also at The Bass Hall in May is the start of the 13th Annual Van Cliburn International Piano Competition. Thirty pianists will participate in the preliminary round (May 22 through May 26), performing 50-minute solo recitals. Twelve will compete in the semifinal round (May 28 through May 31) and six in the finals (June 3 through 7). There is no more prestigious competition of its kind in the world. The six finalists receive a prize package of three years of managed concert tours (a $1,000,000-plus value), and winners perform in hundreds of venues all over the world. For more information, call 1-800-462-7979.

Music of a different kind will also be blazing through May. Along with the Fort Worth Weekly, Central Market (at I-30 and South Hulen) brings you Thursday Night Live, a series of rock concerts on CM’s spacious patio that starts in the early spring and wraps up in the fall. Slated to perform in May are Texas Gypsies (May 7), Titanmoon with Odis (May 14), the Inner City All Stars (May 21), and James Hyland (formerly of the South Austin Jug Band) with Somebody’s Darling (May 28). For more information, pick up the Weekly or visit www.fwweekly.com.

On Friday, May 8, and Saturday, May 9, the historic Fort Worth Stockyards turns into an authentic representation of the Texas frontier.

The Ninth Annual Frontier Forts Days is a free heritage event designed to show you what life was like back in the olden days, with authentic wagons, flags, music, colorful

uniforms and military gear from Texas landmarks such as Fort Concho, Fort Richardson, Fort Griffin, Fort Parker, and Fort McKavett, among others. Along with infantry, artillery, and cavalry demonstrations, the event will be rounded out by military parades, frontier-period re-enactors, and lots of music. All of the action will take place on the lawn of the

Historic Livestock Exchange Building and the lawn of the Fort Worth Visitors Center on East Exchange Avenue, from 9 am to 5 pm on both days. For more information, call 817-625-9715 or visit www.fortworthstockyards.org.

Another great excuse to get outdoors and enjoy the great springtime weather while culture-ifying yourself is the Fort Worth Cats, whose home opener is Thursday, May 14, at LaGrave Field, on the near North Side, versus the always feisty Grand Prairie Air Hogs. Singing the “Star-Spangled Banner” will be country music Hall of Famer and Dallasite Charley Pride.

A couple of days earlier, on Tuesday, May 12, you’ll get the chance to meet the players. The 2009 Meet the Team Party is at Los Vaqueros (2629 N. Main St., by the Stockyards), starting at 6 pm. The event also will feature a

performance by one of Fort Worth’s craziest bands, Poo Live Crew. The cost of admission is $10. For more information, call 817-226-CATS or visit www.fwcats.com.

And lastly, at Circle Theatre (230 W. 4th St., in Sundance Square), the “Catholic Neil Simon” Tom Dudzick’s Hail Mary! opens the weekend of Thursday, May 14. Told in two acts, the comedy is about the clashings between a young parochial school teacher and her Mother Superior. “The unexpected appearance of a childhood sweetheart and an eccentric priest add hilarious complications to the mix,” according to the theater. Directed by Harry Parker. For more information, visit www.circletheatre.com or call 817-877-3040.

Have a great May. See you ... in the summer.

Inner City All Stars will rock Central Market on thursday, May 21st.

frontier forts days rolls into the fort worth Stockyards.

fort worth opera presents La Cenerentola (Cinderella).

Catch all of the fort worth Cats action this spring.

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Tue, May 19thPaul Unger &Steve Harlos

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Barse Sterling Silver, a multi-million dollar company featuring sterling silver jewelry, has opened a 1,000 square foot retail store at the southeast corner of Main and 4th streets. Barse Sterling Silver is known for the best in sterling silver and semi-precious stones and is now right in the heart of downtown Fort Worth.

“Barse Sterling Silver is a unique retailer that draws a client base reflective of Sundance Square’s visitors,” stated Johnny

Campbell, president and CEO of Sundance Square. “Their fine quality jewelry will have great appeal to our residents, employees working in Sundance and visitors.”

More than 20 years ago, Fort Worth native Melanie Barse Gobril created a design house to honor the heritage of her great uncle, renowned artist George Randolph Barse. Today, Barse can be found in major department stores throughout the United States and internationally, as well as their first retail store located in Southlake Town Square.

Barse established itself as an expert in the use of genuine stones with the trend of American southwestern influenced jewelry. Today, Barse’s leadership in women’s bridge jewelry is defined by the company’s uncommon use of semi-precious stones, especially turquoise. The company targets women who desire to own distinctive sterling jewelry.

“I’m so excited to be back in the heart of my hometown with a store that can showcase my best designs,” said Melanie Gobril, Barse Sterling Silver co-founder. “Sundance Square is such a vibrant location. It’s a perfect match for Barse.”

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TARRANT COUNTYFAMILY LAW GARAGECalhoun between Weatherford & 1st StreetsEvenings after 5pm & Weekends

SUNDANCE GARAGE IICalhoun between 3rd & 4th Streets

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Enjoy The T DowntownFree Zone! Ride anywherein downtown for free! Thefree zone extends east to JonesStreet, north to Belknap, southto Lancaster and westto Henderson Street.

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FREE PARKING DOWNTOWNDowntown’s vibrant nightlife, entertainment, retail and

restaurant scene would be almost impossible without abun-dant, convenient parking.

Established in 1995, the downtown TIF provides 2,830free evening and weekend public parking spaces for down-town visitors. In addition, Sundance Square retailers providevalidation at the Sundance Square Gateway and ChisholmTrail Lots listed to the right. Daytime patrons of Sundancerestaurants and retailers receive 2.5 hours of free parking andAMC theatre patrons receive up to 4 hours validation in thesetwo lots.

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DOWNTOWN

Bass Performance Hall4th & Calhoun St.www.basshall.com817-212-4244

all performances are to be held at Bass Performance Hall, unless otherwise noted.*mcDavid Studio is located at 301 E. 5th St.

Fort Worth Opera Festival 2009Presented by: Fort Worth OperaCinderella Fri May 2 8:00 pmDead Man Walking Sat May 2 8:00 pmCarmen Sun May 3 2:00 pmCarmen Sun May 3 8:00 pmCinderella Sat May 9 8:00 pmDead Man Walking Sun May 10 2:00 pm

2009 Spring ConcertPresented by: Youth Orchestra of Greater Fort WorthGerman Gutierrez, ConductorTue May 12 7:30 pm

Boz ScaggsPresented by: Bass HallWith Opener Kat EdmonsonWed May 13 8:00 pm

West Side Story: Symphonic DancesPresented by: Fort Worth Symphony Orchestramiguel Harth-Bedoya, conductor; augs-tin Hadelich, violinFri May 15 7:30 pmSat May 16 8:00 pmSun May 17 2:00 PM

Pictures of Then with The Cut OffPresented by: Bass Hall*Performance to be held in mcDavid StudioFri May 15 8:00 pm

Thirteenth Van Cliburn Piano Compe-tition 2009Presented by: Cliburn ConcertsMay 22-June 7

Central Library500 W 3rd St817-871-7724www.fortworthlibrary.org

City Streets425 Commerce St.817-335-5400www.clubcitystreets.com

Fort Worth Cats BaseballLaGrave Field301 NE 6th Street817-226-2287www.fwcats.com

The Flying Saucer111 E. 4th St.817-336-7470beerknurd.comFort Worth Convention Center1111 Houston St.817-392-6338 orfortworthconventioncenter.com

National Business Media, IncMay 1-3Barbizon Modeling SchoolMay 9, 23 & 302009 Legend of the Five RingsMay 16Magic RegionalsMay 16CMCA Spring ConferenceMay 19-21

Fort Worth Convention and VisitorsBureauInformation Center 415 Throckmorton St. 817-336-8791 www.fortworth.comFour Day Weekend312 Houston St.817-226-4Day

Encore Lounge (inside Four Day Week-end Theater)312 Houston St.817-226-4329

Hyena’s Comedy Night Club 605 Houston 817-877-5233www.hyenascomedynightclub.com

THEATRE

Circle Theatre, Inc.230 W. 4th St. 817-877-3040 www.circletheatre.com; plays@circletheatre.com

Jubilee Theatre 506 main St. 817-338-4411www.jubileetheatre.org

MuSEuMS, GALLERIES & ExHIBITS

Fire Station No. 1NE corner of 2nd & CommerceFree 9:00 am - 8:00 pm daily817-255-9300 www.fwmuseum.org/firesta.html

Historic Wall at the ITC 9th & Jones at the Intermodal Transpor-tation Center

Milan Gallery 505 Houston St. 817-338-4278 www.milangallery.comSid Richardson Museum309 main Street817-332-6554www.sidrichardsonmuseum.org

Thomas Kinkade Gallery302 main St. Free. Open 7 days a week, call for times.817-335-1140 www.kinkade.comNational Cowboys of Color Museum & Hall of FameOpen Wed-Sat 11 am - 6 pm3400 mount Vernon avenuewww.cowboysofcolor.org817-922-9999

MISCELLANEOuS

Fight Night!may 8 - Sundance Square in the Chish-olm Trail Parking Lot, boxing action gets underway. www.centralticketoffice.com or by calling 817-335-9000.

DOWNTOWN RETAIL

7-Eleven 1401 W. Summit avenue 817-348-0317

alphaGraphics 201 main Street, Suite 100 817-335-2679817-335-3211

Barnes and Noble 401 Commerce St. 817-332-7178

Basket mart 311 main St. 817-882-8743

Downtown market and Deli 901 Throckmorton St. 817-850-9494

Earth Bones 308 main St. 817-332-2662

FED EX 901 Houston 817-348-8899

Flowers to Go 120 W. 3rd St. 817-339-2555

Haltom’s Jewelers 317 main St. 817-336-4051

Hertz Rent a Car 917 Taylor St. 817-332-5205

Houston Street Computers 107 Houston St. 817-915-7217

Joe Daiches Credit Jewelers 101 Houston St. 817-332-6391

Jos. a. Bank 501 Houston St. 817-878-2548Kinko’s 901 Houston St. 817-348-8899Leddy’s Ranch at Sundance 410 Houston St.817-336-0800

milan Gallery 408 Houston St. 817-338-4278

Nathan Frankel Electric Supply 1109 Lamar St. 817-336-5656

fort worth opera presents Dead Man Walking.

thirteenth Competition Artwork design: Ivan Chermayeff Incorporating treble Clefs by Josef Albers, 1932.Courtesy of the Josef and Anni Albers foundation.

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SUNDANCE GARAGE IICalhoun between 3rd & 4th Streets

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Paper Trails 508 main St. 817-877-4362

Pappagallos Classiques408 Houston St.817-698-8100

Parfumerie marie antoinette’s 101 W. 2nd St. 817-332-2888

Peter Bros Hats 909 Houston St. 817-335-1715

Quick Way Food & Shell Gas Station 801 W. Belknap 817-338-1736

Retro Cowboy 406 Houston St. 817-338-1194

Schakolad 106 E. 4th St. 817-870-2400

Sherry’s Gifts and Snacks 801 Cherry St., Suite 100 817-877-4333

Sherry’s Gifts and Snacks 301 Commerce St. 817-339-8829

Sid Richardson museum Store 309 main St. 817-332-6554

Starbucks Coffee Café 404 Houston St. 817-882-9480

Sundry mart 200 W. 6th St. 817-332-1677

Texaco 320 E. 1st St. 817-390-8763

The Import Store

915 W. Belknap St. 817-885-8590

Thomas Kincade Galleries

302 main St. 817-335-1140Thomas Reprographics 805 Lamar St. 817-336-0565

Thomas Rubber Stamp Company 1306 Throckmorton St. 817-332-2060

Tobacco Lane 512 main St. Ste. 110 817-334-0900

UPS Store at Sundance Square 209 W. 2nd Street 817-870-1604

Walgreen’s 921 Henderson St. 817-885-8558

Wallace Stamp and Coin 940 W. Belknap St. 817-338-4631

Zap Copy Center 809 Taylor St. 817-877-1800

DOWNTOWN DINING

7th Street Grill 411 W. 7th St. 817-877-13907thstreetgrill.com

8.0 Restaurant & Bar 111 E. 3rd St. 817-336-0880

alonti 801 Cherry St., #32 817-877-4022 alonti.com

alonti 203 Commerce, Ste 200817-335-3988alonti.com

Bailey’s Barbeque 826 Taylor St. 817-335-7469

Barnes & Noble Café 401 Commerce St. 817-332-7178 barnesandnoble.com

Billy miner’s Saloon 150 W. 3rd St. 817-877-3301 billyminers.com

Bob’s Steak and Chop House 1300 Houston St.817-535-6664Bobs-steakandchop.com

Cabo Grande 115 W. 2nd St. 817-348-8226

Café ashton (ashton Hotel) 610 main St. 817-332-0100 theashtonhotel.com

Café Texas (Hilton Hotel) 815 main St. 817-870-1000

Cantina Laredo 530 Throckmorton817-810-0773cantinalaredo.com

Caffini’s 309 W. 7th St., #105 817-335-0526

Cast Iron 1300 Houston St817-535-6664Omnihotels.com/fort-worth

Corner Bakery 615 main St. 817-870-4991 cornerbakery.com

Daddy Jack’s 353 Throckmorton St . 817-332-2477 daddyjacks.com

Del Frisco’s Double Eagle 812 main St. 817-877-3999 delfriscos.com

Dixie House Café 515 Houston St. 817-347-9333www.dixiehousecafe.com

Domino’s Pizza 900 Henderson 817-355-8888 dominos.com

Downtown market & Deli 901 S. Throckmorton817-850-9494

Ferre Ristorante e Bar 215 E. 4th Street817-332-0033ferrerestaurant.com

Fizzi’s 500 Commerce St. 817-336-3499 fizzis.com

Flying Saucer 111 E. 4th St. 817-336-3499 beerknurd.com

Four Star Coffee815 Houston St.817-332-3355fourstarcoffeebar.net

Fox & Hound 604 main St. 817-338-9200

Fresh Choice Express 777 main St., Suite C-90 817-335-2137 freshchoiceinc.com

Grace 777 main Street, G200817-877-3388Gracefortworth.com

Jakes 515 main StFort Worth, TX 76102817-332-5253Jakeshamburgers.net

Jamba Juice 400 main St. 817-870-1001 jambajuice.com

J’s Burgers n’ more 905 Throckmorton St. 817-332-5609

mambo’s Tapas Cantina 1010 Houston St. 817-336-3124 parkcentralhotel.com

marble Slab Creamery 312 Houston St. 817-335-5877 marbleslab.com

mercury Chop House 301 main St. 817-336-4129 restaurantlife.com

mi Cocina 509 main St. 817-877-3600 mcrowd.com

P.F. Chang’s China Bistro 400 Throckmorton 817-840-2450 pfchangs.com

Picchi-Pacchi 512 main St., #106 817-870-222

Piranha Killer Sushi335 W 3rd St. 817-348-0200

Pizzeria Uno 300 Houston St. 817-885-8667 pizzeriauno.com

Potbelly Sandwich Works 540 Throckmorton 817-870-3600 potbelly.com

Pour House 209 W. 5th St. 817-335-2575

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Quizno’s 355 W 3rd St. 817-885-8995 quiznos.com

Razzoo’s 318 main St. 817-429-7009 razzoos.com

Reata 310 Houston St. 817-336-1009 reata.net

Riscky’s BBQ 300 main St. 817-877-3306 Risckys.com

Ruth’s Chris Steak House 813 main Street817-348-0080www.ruthschris.com

Sammy’s Pizza & Pasta 402 Houston St. 817-348-0085

Shula’s 347 Grill1701 Commerce St. 817-870-2700shulas.com

Sodo Grill 911 Houston St817-877-3939

Starbucks Coffee 404 Houston St. 817-882-9780 starbucks.com

Subway 500 W. 7th St. 817-336-0900 subway.comSubway 512 main St., Ste.101 817-334-0495 subway.com

Taco Bell 900 W. Weatherford 817-877-4884 tacobell.com

Taverna Pizzeria & Risotteria 450 Throckmorton 817-885-7502

The Vault Restaurant and Cellar 525 Taylor Street (817) 348-9838thevaultdfw.com

Texas de Brazil 101 N. Houston St. 817-882-9500 texasdebrazil.com

Vidalia’s

200 main St. 817-882-1719 (Renaissance Worthington Hotel)

Zambrano Wine Cellar 910 Houston St. Ste 110817-850-9463

Zippy’s all american Grill 400 Houston St. 817-334-0999

CHuRCHES

allen a.m.E. Chapel 116 Elm817.332.5071

First Christian Church of Fort Worth 612 Throckmorton817.336.7185

First Presbyterian Church of Fort Worth 1000 Penn St817.335.1231

First United methodist Church of Fort Worth 800 W 5th St817.336.7277

Gethsemane Presbyterian Church 960 W Bluff St817.332.9061

Greater Friendship missionary Baptist Church 2023 Wenneca ave817.332.5549

Greater St. James Baptist Church 210 N Harding St817.336.2214

morning Chapel C.m.E. Church 2612 Sara Jane Ln817.332.4842

Saint andrews Episcopal Church 917 Lamar817.332.3191

St. Patrick’s Cathedral - Catholic 1206 Throckmorton817.332.4915

St. Paul’s Lutheran Church 1800 W Freeway817.332.2281

STOCKyaRDS

Billy Bob’s Texas2520 Rodeo Plazawww.billybobstexas.com817-624-7117

Cowtown Coliseum817-625-1025 or 888-COWTOWNwww.cowtowncoliseum.com

Stockyards Stationwww.stockyardsstation.com817-625-9715

Grapevine Vintage Railroad817-625-7245 www.grapevinevintagerailroad.com

Texas Trail of Famea virtual chronological history of our Western Heritage in the United States, Texas, and the Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic DistrictTexas Cowboy Hall of Fame

Stockyards Livery & Stables817-624-3446

CuLTuRAL DISTRICTwww.fwculture.com

The amon Carter museum3501 Camp Bowie Blvd. 817-738-1933 www.cartermuseum.org

Casa mañana3101 W. Lancaster ave.817-332-2272www.casamanana.org

Children’s Playhouse features:a year with Frog ToadShowing may 1 - 17

Fort Worth museum of Science & History1501 montgomery St.817-255-9300www.fortworthmuseum.orgOmNI now open!

The Fort Worth Zoo1989 Colonial Parkway817-759-7555www.fortworthzoo.org

Kimbell art museum3333 Camp Bowie Blvd817-332-8451 817-654-1034 www.kimbellart.org

The modern3200 Darnell St.817-738-9215866-824-5566www.themodern.org

The National Cowgirl museum Hall of Fame1720 Gendy St.817-336-4475www.cowgirl.net

Will Rogers memorial Center3401 W. Lancaster ave.817-392-7469

EVENTS:

Flea market in Barn 1most Sats & Suns

TAEX Agricultural Awarenessmay 5-6

World Finals Barrel Racemay7-10

Dalmatian Club of N Texas - All Breed Agility Trialmay 8-10

Black Stallion Literacy Project Forth Grade Matineemay 8

Texas Girls Choir Concertmay 9

Margo Dean School of Ballet Spring Per-formancemay 10

Dance Concept recitalmay 13-14

USTPA Cowtown Roundup Sorting & Penningmay15-17

Texas Numismatic Association Conventionmay 16-17

North central Texas Meat Goat Showmay 16

Pet Expomay 16-17

UAW Local 218 Meetingmay 17

CFW - Water Department - Wateramamay 19-21

Footworks Performing Arts Center Recitalmay 20-21

The Texas Classicmay 22-30

High Caliber Gun & Knife Showmay 23-24

Gem & Mineral Showmay 23-24

Texas Ballet Theater School Spring Performancemay 23

Texas State Criterium Championshipsmay 25

FWISD-Retiree Banquetmay 28

King & Roberts Dance Recitalmay 30

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