Plus, the Botanic Garden master plan is approved by city leaders.
Let’s dig in 🍽️
10 Fort Worth restaurants recommended for appetizers
Try the lite bites including oysters and pimento cheese at Provender Hall. | Photo courtesy of Provender Hall
Sharing is caring and what better way to kick off a delicious meal than with some shareable plates. We polled our readers to find the best restaurants for lite bites in Fort Worth — here’s what y’all recommended.
The upscale steakhouse has an in-house butcher shop specializing in A5 certified Kobe beef. Try this: Carpet Bagger on the Half Shell | Fried oyster on top of steak on top of a thick-cut slab of bacon
Enjoy scratch-made Italian cuisine created by Chef Stefon Rishel in the Near Southside. Try this: Mussels | Calabrese salami, garbanzo, white wine, butter, and lemon served with sourdough
Named after Tokyo’s major railway station, the eatery is serving small plates, specialty drinks, and cozy vibes. Try this: Okonomiyaki | “Japanese pizza” with pork belly, tonkatsu, kewpie mayo, and katsuobushi
Snack on the house-made pimento cheese. | Photo by @provenderhall
Chef Marcus Paslay is serving American comfort food with a playful menu inside the Stockyards. Try this: Pimento cheese | Southern crackers, sharp cheddar, pickled jalapeño, and dijon
Owner and chef Tim Love highlights the ingredients and cultures of the West with elegant food and cowboy-themed decor. Try this: Elk sliders | Elk-foie gras sliders with blueberry jam
Artful Moments: Black History Month | Thursday, Feb. 16 | 1:30 p.m. | The Carter, 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd., Fort Worth | This month’s Artful Moments will explore Black artists and their artwork through conversations, hands-on activities, and stories.
Friday, Feb. 17
TCU Baseball | Friday, Feb. 17 | 3-6 p.m. | Globe Life Field, 734 Stadium Dr., Arlington | $18-$38 | Watch the Horned Frogs take on Vanderbilt in the College Baseball Showdown.
Saturday, Feb. 18
Arlington Renegades | Saturday, Feb. 18 | 2 p.m. | Choctaw Stadium, 1000 Ballpark Way, Arlington | $24-$102 | The Renegades are kicking off their inaugural XFL season against the Vegas Vipers.
Mardi Gras | Saturday, Feb. 18 | 3-5 p.m. | Fort Worth Public Library - Central, 500 W. 3rd St., Fort Worth | Free | Make a mask, take a selfie, and play Mardi Gras trivia.
Mardi Paw Party | Sunday, Feb. 19-Tuesday, Feb. 28 | 11 a.m. | MUTTS Canine Cantina, 5317 Clearfork Main St., Fort Worth | Party with your four-legged friends during this two week-long event with specialty cocktails, giveaways, and fried pickles.
Monday, Feb. 20
Charcuterie Board Workshop | Monday, Feb. 20 | 5-6 p.m. | Soma Winery, 201 S. Main St., Fort Worth | $85 | Sip a glass of wine and enjoy this fun charcuterie workshop with your friends — a ticket includes a complimentary glass of wine, cheese, and crackers.
We have a calendar filled with events and activities you can plan for in advance. Click the button below to bookmark ideas for upcoming date nights, family outings, and time with friends.
The Fort Worth Botanic Garden master plan is officially moving forward following approval from city leaders earlier this week. The 20-year plan includes the creation of a new family and culinary garden, entrance from University Drive, and educational spaces. Explore the plan. 🌷
Closing
Philadelphia-based Misfits Market is closing its distribution center in Fort Worth and plans to lay off121 workers by April 8. The subscription box service partners with farms to use organic, oddly-shaped fruits and veggies that are typically rejected from grocery stores. 🥬 (The Business Journals)
Coming Soon
A new breakfast chain serving up “southern food with a California twist” is opening in Keller, ~25 minutes from downtown. Huckleberry’s will open at 711 Keller Pkwy. in June. Menu items include stuffed French toast, skillet eggs, and other Creole favorites. 🍳
Ranked
The Ashton Hotel is ranked among the best in the state, according to a new poll from US News & World Report. The downtown boutique hotel is ranked No. 24 and was noted for its prime location near Sundance Square and its historic, but charming feel. 🏩
Fort Worthian
One lucky resident is walking around a lot richer after winning a $20 millionTexas Lottery scratch-off game. The ticket was sold at the Cleburne Food Mart (3233 Cleburne Rd.) and the winner, who wants to remain anonymous, will have to pay $4.5 million in federal taxes. 💸 (NBC DFW)
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City
New rules for short-term rentals 🏡
New regulations are in place for short-term rentals
Areas highlighted light blue are zoned for legal STRs. | Map by The City of Fort Worth
New rules and regulations are in place for short-term rentals that are legally operating in Fort Worth. A new ordinance passed by city council this week requires rental property owners to register with the city and pay a hotel occupancy tax ahead of the Thursday, June 1 deadline.
Where can short-term rentals legally operate?
In Fort Worth, short-term rentals are only allowed in areas zoned for commercial and industrial use. Rentals are not allowed in residential districts.
Owners of STRs that are not properly zoned can request a zoning change or change the property to a legal long-term rental (30+ days) to avoid citations.
The city also outlined new rules including no events or parties on the properties and a registration fee of $150 with a $100 renewal every year.
The city said it will contact short-term rental owners about the next steps.
Editor’s pick: Have you noticed the new artwork featured on the bikes of Fort Worth Bike Sharing? Local artist Gerald Bell was commissioned to paint 13 bikes, which are now slowly being rolled out across the city.
Follow Fort Worth Bike Sharing for clues on where to find the latest artwork releases. You can also look for clues using the hashtag #FWBikesy.
Editorial:Rebecca McRobbie, Kate Mazade, Britt Thorson, Emily Shea, Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto, Dayten Rose, Sarah Leonhardt, Katie Smith | Send us a scoop, question, or feedback.
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