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    Top Spots To Dine in Cowtown

    Where to eat right now: 10 hot restaurants in Fort Worth

    Teresa Gubbins
    Mar 5, 2014 | 5:00 am

    In the ebb and flow of restaurant openings, Fort Worth is definitely flowing. Whether it's a Dallas restaurant expanding westward or a Tarrant County regular stretching its wings, Fort Worth has emerged as the hottest restaurant neighborhood this spring. Most of the 10 restaurants on this list have opened since 2014, so it's a new crop. Time to hit I-30 and check it out.

    AF+B
    Having opened one alphabet-crazy restaurant — CBD Provisions in downtown Dallas — Consilient Hospitality's Tristan Simon follows up with AF+B, a similarly impeccable restaurant with a modern American menu in Fort Worth's West Seventh District. Overseen by former Bolsa chef Jeff Harris, the menu has memorable dishes, both big and small, such as Scotch eggs; fried quail; and snapper with large white beans, kale and clams.

    Bird Cafe
    Having opened one beer-happy restaurant next to a city park in Lark on the Park, Shannon Wynne follows up with Bird Cafe, overlooking the renovated Sundance Square. Overseen by chef David McMillan, Bird's menu is pretty much a clone of Meddlesome Moth, with the signature ricotta cheese "moth balls," bacon lollipops, and battered fish and chips.

    Cane Rosso Fort Worth
    It's possible that you've had the pizza at Cane Rosso Deep Ellum. Maybe you've even had the pizza at Cane Rosso White Rock. You owe it to yourself to have it in Fort Worth too. There's a thick Cuban sandwich and a Fort Worth-only pizza called the Gipsy Danger, with mushroom, roasted jalapeños and soppressata "marmalade." The neighborhood's hip, and you'll definitely want to squeeze pizzaiolo Shon Ben-Kely's biceps.

    Clay Pigeon
    Charming newbie in the old Lambert's space embodies everyone's dream restaurant: small, chef-driven, made in house, gourmet but not kooky. Chef Marcus Paslay previously worked at Neighborhood Services, and you can see that experience in upscale down-home dishes like butter-poached lobster; scallops with capers and artichokes; and flatbread topped with onion jam, roasted pear and blue cheese.

    Kona Grill
    With 26 branches including one at NorthPark Center, Kona Grill is far from your chef-driven farm-to-table foodie-lingo option. Its sprawling menu, with everything from sushi to meatloaf, puts it more on a par with Cheesecake Factory. But the "Hawaiian" theme to the menu gets you kitschy fun like a steak topped with a slab of grilled pineapple. And besides, flatbread with grilled apple, Brie, red onion jam, figs and toasted walnuts is yum.

    Little Red Wasp
    Neighboring sibling of fine-dining downtown restaurant Grace goes more casual and basic, with familiar classics like a Reuben sandwich, Cobb salad and roast chicken. Relaxed atmosphere and snappy cocktails like the Horned Frog with Creme de Violette make it a good bar drop-in, and there's a decadent Sunday brunch.

    Max's Wine Dive
    Though small in scale, Max's is a chain, specializing in fried chicken. But each branch is unique. Fort Worth features the culinary stylings of chef Stefon Rishel, whose seasonal menus are innovative and sometimes whimsical. Current offerings include the amusing fried bologna sliders with "house-made Cheez Whiz" and grilled onions on toasted brioche bun, as well as a vegan-friendly cauliflower soup made with coconut milk, kaffir lime and pumpkin seeds.

    Pizza Snob
    Build-your-own-pizza place near TCU is part of a national trend with players such as 800 Degrees, Pie Five, Blaze Fast Fire'd Pizza, Uncle Maddio's and Tulsa-based Top That! Pizza. You walk through a Chipotle-style line, specifying toppings, and get a pizza almost by the time you've paid your bill. There are a few choices on sauce, cheese and toppings; whatever you decide, just be sure to include the candied jalapeños.

    Sera Dining & Wine
    Sera represents a Sapristi reunion of sorts, taking place as it does in the old Sapristi space with the former GM and former chef. But it's been refreshed for 2014. Spanish and French tapas, wines to match, and lots of vegetarian options combine to give this tapas/wine bar a sophistication. Every Tuesday, there's a weekly paella, and fruity sangria is always on tap.

    Velvet Taco
    For its second branch following the original on Henderson Avenue in Dallas, Velvet Taco opened in Fort Worth's West Seventh District — one block from Revolver Taco Lounge, which opened in 2011. A tad aggressive, maybe? Fortunately, the two do not compete directly. Revolver is a family operation with a broader menu, while Velvet Taco does a dozen tacos and a couple of sides, including corn and tater tots. This month's special: Italian meatball taco.

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    Roundup Time

    Dallas restaurants heat up new summer menus in this roundup of news

    Raven Jordan
    Jun 17, 2025 | 6:39 pm
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    Mid-June means it's time for a roundup of restaurant news around Dallas, and this one is perfect for people craving something new. Everyone's doing new menus and dishes, from a fancy lobster roll and wine pairing to a new ranch dip at one of America's most popular chains.

    Here's what's happening in Dallas restaurant news right now:

    Al Biernat's has a new special 3-course dinner at its Al Biernat’s North location, available on weekend nights only from Friday-Sunday, featuring dishes like grilled pear soup, snapper, short rib, steak frites, and Al’s Famous coconut cream pie, for the bargain price of $55.

    Mirador in downtown Dallas has a new summer menu for brunch and lunch featuring $18 seasonal crudo, $14 heirloom tomato salad, $11 chocolate donut, and a $18 Foie-ffle with buttermilk waffle, duck confit, cultured butter.

    The Porch has a new summer menu with $30 wood-fired salmon, $16 pork belly burnt ends, and $38 shrimp & grits. Plus, there are $10 "inflation-free" cocktails featuring a margarita and hibiscus hybrid.

    Te Deseo in the Harwood District has a new menu at their La Terraza rooftop with corn soup, salsas flight with three salsas, cheese and chicken stuffed arepas, tacos, ceviche, and churros. Dishes range from $9 for an appetizer to $29 for fajitas.

    Elm Street Cask & Kitchen in downtown Dallas has a new summer menu with $34 blackened redfish, $14 Gulf shrimp ceviche, $34 chargrilled pork chops, and lighter bites like $14 watermelon & feta skewers.

    Winsome Prime the steakhouse at Trinity Groves has a new weekend brunch with $17 spinach-artichoke dip, $25 six-ounce Kobe burger, $46 oxtail hash, and $47 lobster Benedict. Hours are Saturday-Sunday from 11 am-4 pm.

    Culpepper Cattle Co. has a new Sunday brunch buffet for $28 with omelets, chicken fried steak, cheddar grits, monkey bread, biscuits & gravy, chicken tenders, pancakes, waffles, French toast sticks, migas, tacos, plus $5 mimosas and $8 build-your-own bloody Mary bar.

    Eddie V's has a new special pairing a lobster roll and wine for $38, with choice from Brewer-Clifton Chardonnay, Whispering Angel Rosé, or Brewer-Clifton Pinot Noir. Available at both Plano and Fort Worth locations until July 25.

    Jinya Ramen Bar has new summer chef specials: tan tan men noodles in a chilled chicken broth, topped with pork and bok choy for $17; and buffalo cauliflower with ranch for $8. Available through August 31.

    Tacodeli is bringing back the salmon pistachio taco, with includes salmon wrapped in a pistachio crust, pistachio salsa + spicy habanero escabeche, and a sprinkle of pistachios for $6.50.

    Fish City Grill has a new "handhelds" menu of tacos and sandwiches, starting at $14, including fishwich with beer-battered cod, honey chipotle shrimp tacos, lobster & shrimp grilled cheese, shrimp po’boy, and bacon cheeseburger.

    Dog Haus, the hot dog restaurant and biergarten, has teamed with chef Josh Elkin for an Aloha Soopah Slider featuring fried Spam, tater tots, chili crunch, furikake, eggs, and maple sriracha on grilled King's Hawaiian rolls. Available for $8 through July 21.

    Culinary Dropout is celebrating its one-year anniversary in the Design District with new summer dishes, zero-proof sips, and frozen cocktails. There are two-for-one sushi rolls, whipped feta and tahini dip, strawberry spinach salad, short rib, and cocktails like Pancho's Paloma and the Irish Goodbye with whiskey, Borghetti Italian liqueur, cold brew, and cinnamon cold foam.

    Barcelona, the Knox-Henderson wine bar, has a menu designed for patio dining that includes asparagus a la plancha with charred lemon; corn zucchini buñuelos with dill and citrus; burrata topped with onion pesto and blistered tomatoes; or a whole roasted branzino served with salsa verde, potatoes, and lemon.

    Corner Bakery is offering low priced sandwiches such as ham and Swiss, bacon & egg, and chicken salad sandwich for $4 and $5. The sandwiches are typically $8-$10.

    Bellagreen has six new limited-time dishes including cucumber & avocado gazpacho, watermelon salad, falafel burger, and lemon crumble bar. Priced at $5-$20. Available through the end of August.

    First Watch has a new summer brunch with blueberry lemon cornbread, elote breakfast burrito, shrimp & grits, and strawberry tres leches French toast with spiced gingerbread cookie crumbles. A new summer drink is the Watermelon Wake-Up with watermelon, pineapple, lime, and mint. Available through August 11.

    MilkShake Factory, the Grapevine dessert shop, has added the buzzy Dubai-style chocolate bar with pistachio crème and toasted kataifi wrapped in milk chocolate for $6. They have also added a limited-time strawberry pretzel pie shake withstrawberries, salty pretzels, and frosting, topped with whipped cream and a strawberry for $10, available through July 27.

    Menchie's frozen dessert chain has partnered with Hi-Chew candy for a limited-edition flavor: Hi-Chew Blue Hawaii Tropical Candy. The flavor combines citrus and pineapple in a creamy frozen dessert, available through June 31.

    Bahama Buck's has a limited-edition lineup of Bomb Pop shaved ice and sodas. Flavors include Watermelon Bomb Pop Sno topped with sprinkles and a Watermelon Bomb Jr., Bomb Pop Cherry Bahama Soda, Bomb Pop Lime Bahama Soda, and Bomb Pop Blue Raspberry Bahama Soda. Available at Dallas locations from June 26-July 6.

    Einstein Bros. Bagels, the fast-casual bagel chain, has morning mocktails in fruity flavors like Bros. Bay Breeze with cranberry, lemonade & passion fruit; Passion Fruit Sunrise with OJ, lemonade, & passion fruit; and an Energy Spritz made with Monster Energy. Starting June 18.

    Duro Hospitality and Socorro Tequila have launched Socorro Tequila Joven Duro Edition, a collaboration that brings an exclusive tequila experience to all Duro Hospitality concepts. Cocktails include “El Martini” at Mister Charles with Makrut Lime and Cointreau; the “Sandro Pertini” at The Charles with mezcal, Campari, and lime; and the “Tio Rosso” at El Carlos Elegante with grapefruit soda and rosemary.

    Taco Bell has new chicken strips for a limited time. They come solo, in tacos, or in a burrito. The chain keeps dabbling in chicken: They launched chicken nuggets with a tortilla chip breading in 2024, then brought them back again in 2025. The chicken strips are marinated in jalapeño buttermilk and coated with tortilla chip breadcrumbs and can be ordered with choice of spicy ranchero or avocado ranch. The taco features one chicken strip, purple cabbage, lettuce, pico de gallo, and cheddar on a tortilla. The burrito has all the same ingredients, but two chicken strips instead of one. Items are $3-$6.

    Chipotle is launching adobo ranch, the chain's first new dip in five years since queso blanco. the sauce features adobo pepper, sour cream and a blend of herbs and spices. Available starting June 17.

    7-Eleven, Inc. has a new Spicy Hot Link Sausage featuring a slow-smoked, paprika-packed sausage. They've also launched a summer Craveables Value Menu with 5 bone-in wings for $5 and a glazed doughnut for $1.

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