Sip, sip, hooray 🍷

Get ready to chow down at the Fort Worth Food + Wine Festival 2025

The foodie event will span four days with delicious bites and drinks. | Photo provided by FWFWF

What’s better than a weekend full of good food, drinks, and company? A festival that includes all three. The Fort Worth Food + Wine Festival (FWFWF) returns to Cowtown for four delicious days and nights from Thursday, March 30 to Sunday, April 2.

Tastiest tickets in town 🎟️

FWFWF will showcase bites from local chefs along with 100+ wines, craft beers, and spirits. Bonus: Your ticket covers all the food and beverages you can (responsibly) consume.

Thursday, March 30

Noche del Soul | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | The Fort Worth Club | $195 | Celebrity chef Tiffany Derry and Fort Worth chef Juan Rodriguez will create a multi-course menu showcasing Southern heritage with Mexican flavors.
Tacos + Tequila | 8-10 p.m. | Heart of the Ranch at Clearfork | $55 | A fan-favorite event — we think the name speaks for itself.

Friday, March 31

The Main Event | 6:30-9 p.m. | Heart of the Ranch at Clearfork | $135 | A night of bottomless spirits paired perfectly with food from local chefs.
Night Market | 9-11 p.m. | Whiskey Ranch | $65 | This street market experience will feature cuisine from around the world.

Saturday, April 1

Rise + Dine | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Heart of the Ranch at Clearfork | $85 | Your not-so-typical Saturday brunch spanning three hours.
Burgers, Brews + Blues | 6-9 p.m. | Heart of the Ranch at Clearfork | $85-$129 | An all-American kind of party with burgers, brews, and live music.

Sunday, April 2

Ring of Fire | 1-5 p.m. | Heart of the Ranch at Clearfork | $85-$129 | Think hibachi grill with open-flame cooking + smoked meats.

Note: The festival is adults-only (21+). Children or infants are not allowed to attend. Pets, except for service animals, are not permitted.

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Tuesday, Feb. 28

Terrell James | Tuesday, Feb. 28 | 6 p.m. | The Modern, 3200 Darnell St., Fort Worth | Free | James will present her paintings, research, and process in a presentation titled “Split the Lark ― and you’ll find the Music.”

Wednesday, March 1

Fort Worth Music Fest & Conference | Wednesday, March 1-Saturday, March 4 | Times vary | Stockyards, 122 E. Exchange Ave., Fort Worth | $34-$550 | The inaugural music conference will feature aspiring agents, managers, promoters, and emerging Texas-based artists.

Thursday, March 2

Jon Stork | Thursday, Mar. 2 | 8 p.m. | Tulips Fort Worth, 112 St. Louis Ave., Fort Worth | $10-$25 | Enjoy a midweek pick-me-up with the Americana artist.

Friday, March 3

Muse | Friday, Mar. 3 | 6:30 p.m. | Dickies Arena, 1911 Montgomery St., Fort Worth | $50-$205 | Muse will rock out with special guests Evanescence and ONE OK ROCK on their “Will of the People” tour.
Dancing In the Streets | Friday, Mar. 3-Sunday, Mar. 5 | Times vary | Bass Performance Hall, 525 Commerce St., Fort Worth | Don’t miss the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra perform hits by Marvin Gaye, The Four Tops, Michael Jackson, The Temptations, Stevie Wonder, and more.

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.

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Williams Trew presents FTW Neighborhoods Guide: Meadows West 🏡

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Catch us daydreaming about spring mornings spent along the Trinity River. | Photo by Jessica Rockwell

Up next on our FTW Neighborhoods Guide — our ongoing series with Williams Trew to walk y’all through 32 neighborhoods around Cowtown — is the Meadows West neighborhood in southwest Fort Worth. 🏡

Need to know

Located ~20 minutes from downtown, Meadows West is a quiet enclave of one- and two-story traditional style homes accented with mature trees and walking + biking paths.

The neighborhood is within five miles of numerous college preparatory private schools, including:

Can’t miss

Meadows West has several parks and offers close proximity to the Trinity River and Trinity Trails. Bonus: The neighborhood boasts easy access to:

Shopping and restaurants in both Clearfork and Waterside
The Southwest Medical District
The Chisholm Trail Parkway

Read on to discover more can’t-miss spots with recs from Williams Trew Real Estate.*

MEADOWS WEST MUST-DOS

Weather

85º | Partly cloudy | 57% chance of rain

Open

Old Texas Brewing Company opened its doors over the weekend at 6333 Camp Bowie Blvd. — in the former Baker Street Pub & Grill location. The Burleson-based brewpub offers a full menu with barbecue, burgers, seafood, and beer. 🍻

Jobs

The second annual “It’s Worth Working Here” job fair is back on Saturday, April 15. The job fair will be held at the Tarrant County College South Campus (5301 Campus Dr.) from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information, check the Citywide Job Fair page. 💼

Opening

Ranchman’s Ponder Steakhouse is getting ready to reopen with the same classic menu. The 75-year-old steakhouse — about 45 minutes north of downtown — closed in 2020 during the pandemic and is now working on renovations to reopen in March. The restaurant is located at 110 W. Bailey St. 🥩 (Fort Worth Star-Telegram)

Closing

Several national stores are preparing to close in Fort Worth. The Aldi grocery store at 7440 McCart Ave. in the far southwest part of the city is closing for good today. Big box retailer Tuesday Morning also announced that it’s closing four locations across the city. 🛒 (Fort Worth Star-Telegram)

Eat

Smokestack 1948 — which first opened in 2020 — is rebranding as Rusty Nickel IceHouse. The restaurant will feature a new stage for music, a bar called Side Door, along with icehouse cocktails and beer. The hangout spot is expected to reopen in April at 2836 Stanley Ave. 🍸

Award

Fort Worth producer Taylor Sheridan was honored last week in Austin during the 2023 Texas Medal of Arts Awards. Taylor was among several local honorees including actor Luke Wilson and designer Lela Rose from Dallas. The biennial awards celebrate the power of the arts and honors Texas leaders. 🏆

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Let’s get fiscal

Filing your taxes in Fort Worth

Don’t let tax season be a stressor — these resources can help. | Photo via Unsplash

For better or worse, it’s that time of year again — tax season. Before you stress, we’re here to share some guidance for filing.

First and foremost, see the IRS’s list of up-to-date tax tips. It covers frequently asked questions like understanding business travel deductions and how military members and their families can receive help with their taxes at no cost.

Fort Worth is also home to these local tax resources:

United Way Association of Tarrant County offers free assistance with filing taxes.
The IRS’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program offers free tax assistance for those who qualify.
AARP Foundation Tax-Aide sites are open in Fort Worth.

Ready to get started filing your taxes? File online with H&R Block’s four different filing options, from free to Premium. Or, file with a tax pro’s help. Don’t forget, the last day to file your taxes is Tuesday, April 18.*

GET FILING

THE WRAP

Today’s issue was written by Rebecca.

Editor’s pick: Wondering why the sky seemed especially foggy yesterday? According to the National Weather Service of Fort Worth, wind speeds of 60-70 mph blew into West Texas Sunday, pushing the dust all the way to DFW by Monday morning.

Good news, warm weather and clear skies are on the horizon for today.

Missed yesterday’s newsletter? Take a look back at how Van Cliburn made an impact on Cowtown.

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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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