The Dusty Biscuit is offering mini and regular King Cakes. | Photo by @thedustybiscuit

We have the need… the need for beads. Tomorrow is Mardi Gras — also known as “Fat Tuesday,” which is the direct French translation.

Famously known as a major event in New Orleans, it’s a celebration of indulgence on the eve of Lent, featuring fabulous food, King Cakes + flying jewelry.

Don’t sweat it if you can’t make it down to the bayou — you can celebrate right here, 530+ miles from the French Quarter with these 10 tasty treats.

Dusty Biscuit Beignets | 411 S. Main St.
Try a mini or regular-sized King Cake beignet made with The Dusty Biscuit’s delicious fried dough.

Van Leeuwen | 1653 River Run
There are no plastic figurines to be found in this pint of ice cream filled with yellow, green, and purple swirls along with cinnamon blondie cake pieces.

Pearl Snap Kolaches | 4006 White Settlement Rd.
The breakfast shop is serving sweet cream cheese kolaches with lemon frosting.

Blue Bonnet Bakery | 4705 Camp Bowie Blvd.
Grab a King Cake in a variety of flavors including blueberry, apple cinnamon, and strawberry.

Unrefined Bakery | 3250 Hulen St.
There’s something for everyone’s diet including gluten- and dairy-free King Cakes with a light glaze and a sprinkling gold, green, and purple sugar.

Roy Pope Grocery | 2300 Merrick St.
Try a traditional King Cake from the mom-and-pop grocery store.

FTW-Martin House Mardi Gras — Celebrate Mardi Gras with a King’s Cake Beer. | Photo by @martinhousebrewing

Martin House Brewing Company | 220 S. Sylvania Ave.
Mardi Gras flavors, but in a beer can — try the sweet, imperial blonde with notes of buttercream and frosting.

Total Wine & More | Multiple locations
If you’re looking for something to sip on, try the Gambino’s King Cake Run Cream with Louisiana spices, fresh Wisconsin cream, and aged Caribbean rum.

Tom Thumb | Multiple locations
Pick up a family-sized classic, cinnamon roll, or a strawberry King Cake from your neighborhood grocer.

Central Market | 4651 W. Freeway
Try the family-size or personal-size King Cake made with sweet dough and powdered sugar.

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EVENTS

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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.

Tuesday, Feb. 21

I’ll Be Your Mirror: Art and the Digital Screen | Tuesday, Feb. 21-Tuesday, March 28 | Times vary | The Modern, 3200 Darnell St., Fort Worth | $10-$16 | Explore the exhibition that examines the vast impact of screen culture on art from 1969 to the present.

Wednesday, Feb. 22

Engineers Week | Wednesday, Feb. 22-Sunday, Feb. 26 | Times vary | Fort Worth Museum of Science and History, 1600 Gendy St., Fort Worth | $12-$16 | Kids can participate hands-on experiments to learn how engineers innovate solutions to global challenges.

Thursday, Feb. 23

Level Two Jewelry Workshop | Thursday, Feb. 23 | 6-9 p.m. | SiNaCa Studios, 1013 W. Magnolia Ave., Fort Worth | $150 | Students can learn how to make jewelry pendants and sharpen their skills in specific color applications.

Friday, Feb. 24

2023 Cowtown Marathon | Friday, Feb. 24-Sunday, Feb. 26 | Will Rogers Memorial Center, 3401 W. Lancaster Ave., Fort Worth | $35-$300 | Seven races will run over three days including The Ultra Marathon, Full Marathon, and Half Marathon.

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NEWS NOTES

Weather

79º | Partly cloudy | 0% chance of rain

Eat

Following its successful launch on Bryan Avenue, Coco Shrimp is expanding its space. The restaurant — known for its Hawaiian-style shrimp plates — will take over the closed Arcadia Coffee space next door. Once expanded, the restaurant will feature a bigger kitchen and more seating. 🍤

Closing

German restaurant Edelweiss is closing its longtime Benbrook Traffic Circle location at the end of the month. In a social media post, the 56-year-old restaurant (at 3801 Southwest Blvd.) said it was closing and would move to a new, undetermined location soon. 🥨

Sports

The Cowboys plan to hire Broncos coach Ramon Chinyoung as the new assistant offensive line coach. Ramon spent the last year as a quality control assistant with Denver where he worked with the offensive line. He will join Brian Schottenheimer as the new offensive coordinator. 🏈 (The Dallas Morning News)

Drink

Birdie’s Social Club on West 7th opened a new bourbon and moonshine bar out back. Called Bourbon and Shine, the bar features a taste of western life with signature drinks and a touch of rodeo spirit. It’s open from 5 p.m. to 12 a.m. 🥃

Legacy

Fort Worth native Robert Law, who died in 1969, will be honored on Saturday, Feb. 25 as he receives a Texas State Historical Marker. Robert was a graduate of Technical High School and is a Medal of Honor recipient. A dedication ceremony will be held at Robert’s graveside at Mount Olivet Cemetery at 10:30 a.m. 🎖️

Today Is

President’s Day. In honor of the holiday, World of Beer (3252 W. 7th St.) is giving away free burgers to customers with the last name of a US president. The build-your-own-burger special is limited to one per customer with a valid ID. 🍔 (Fort Worth Star-Telegram)

The Word

Baño. As you know, that’s one of the many practical words you need to know if you’re traveling to Central or South America this year, like 12% of our readers. Babbel’s easy, bite-sized lesson plans will ensure you know what to say when you have to go. (Read: Be talking like a local in as little as three weeks.) 🌏 *

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Arts

An “oasis of calm” in the heart of Clearfork

James Turrell is known for his work using light and space. | Renderings courtesy of Bennett Partners

Picture this: A quiet, meditative space with an enchanting light oasis just steps away from the Trinity River.

The surreal idea is part of a newly commissioned installation by internationally renowned artist James Turrell. The artwork will be within Keith House — the modern-day meeting house — near The Heart of the Ranch at Clearfork at 4814 Edwards Ranch Rd.

FTW-Keith House — Keith House is expected to open mid-2023. | Rendering courtesy of Bennett Partners

“The Keith Skyspace” will be part of the artist’s worldwide Skyspace series, using light to “evoke wonder and a sense of peace.”

According to a press release, the installation will feature a rooftop light source and open floor space with movable pews on four sides, and enough room for 120 guests. There will also be a lobby, storage area, and restrooms.

To get a better understanding of how James works with light and space, watch this PBS tour of the recently opened Skyspace installation in Colorado.

Keith House is expected to open mid-2023.

THE WRAP

Today’s issue was written by Rebecca.

Editor’s pick: The Fort Worth Food + Wine Festival is just around the corner and I’m bringing my sister along for all the delicious fun this year.

For those of you who have attended in the past — If you could only chose one event, which one would you recommend getting tickets to? Let me know.

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