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I can do it by myself

Where to dine and drink alone in Fort Worth

Yes, I will eat this all myself, thank you. | Photo by @_forktomouth

[Insert country lyric about drinking alone, here.]

Drinking or dining alone doesn’t have to be a miserable, crony tune. Treating yourself to a nice, quiet drink or meal all by your lonesome is one of life’s great pleasures — particularly in Fort Worth, where there are so many spots for a solo adventure.

Here are 10 local options that should satisfy all the lone rangers out there.

🍽️ Table for one

Maria’s Mexican Kitchen | University
Post up at the bar for a plate of enchiladas tres colores in the Instagram-worthy eatery.

Little Lilly Sushi | Camp Bowie Boulevard
Sit at the counter for dinner and a show and watch the chefs create culinary masterpieces.

Fixe Southern House | Clearfork
Word on the street is the bartenders are worth meeting — settle in for a buttermilk biscuit and make a new friend.

West Side Cafe | Camp Bowie Boulevard
Breakfast is me time at this homestyle hole-in-the-wall diner.

Buffalo Bros | University + Downtown
Chow down on all the bar food you can handle at this spot “where everybody knows your name.”

FTW-bearded-lady — Enjoy a solo drink on the sunny Near Southside patio.
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Photo by @beardedladyfw

🥃 Another round

Cidercade | University
Grab a glass of Bishop Cider or a hard seltzer and camp out in front of one of 275+ new and retro arcade games.

Nickel City | Near Southside
Drop into a theme night and people-watch while you sip a draft beer or specialty cocktail.

Trinity College Irish Pub & Beer Garden | West 7th
Have the bartender pour you a pint and kick back to watch the big game.

The Bearded Lady | Near Southside
Settle in for a solo drink on the patio or grab a cocktail to-go and enjoy it at home.

The Rabbit Hole Pub | White Settlement Road
Stop by for daily specials or weekly karaoke and join the fun even if you come by yourself.

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Events

Monday, March 27

Glass Blowing Workshop | Monday, Mar. 27 | 6-9 p.m. | SiNaCa Studios, 1013 W. Magnolia Ave., Fort Worth | $275 | Learn the fundamentals of gathering, marvering, and shaping to design a personalized cup.

Tuesday, March 28

Story Time with the Chiefs | Tuesday, Mar. 28 | 10:30-11:15 a.m. | Fort Worth Public Library - Reby Cary Youth Library, 3851 E. Lancaster Ave., Fort Worth | Free | Listen to a special story from Fort Worth Police chief Neil Noakes and count the pages toward the library’s Spring Reading Challenge.

Wednesday, March 29

Candidate Forums | Wednesday, Mar. 29-Thursday, Mar. 30 | 5:30-8 p.m. | Texas A&M-Fort Worth School of Law, 1515 Commerce St., Fort Worth | Free | Hear the city council, school board, and mayoral candidates discuss pressing community issues in advance of the Saturday, May 6 municipal election.

Thursday, March 30

Texas Rangers Home Opener | Thursday, Mar. 30 | 3 p.m. | Globe Life Field, 734 Stadium Dr., Arlington | $90-$575 | The Rangers will approach the plate against the 2022 World Series runners-up the Philadelphia Phillies in the first home game of the season.

Friday, March 31

Arlington Renegades | Friday, Mar. 31 | 6 p.m. | Choctaw Stadium, 1000 Ballpark Way, Arlington | $22-$102 | The North Texas XFL team will take on the Seattle Sea Dragons.

Saturday, April 1

Zoo Run | Saturday, Apr. 1 | 6:30-10 a.m. | Fort Worth Zoo, 1989 Colonial Pkwy., Fort Worth | $30-$40 | Unleash your inner wild side with a spring race through the exhibits.

Plan ahead with our community events calendar.

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News Notes

Weather

72º | Scattered showers | 40% chance of rain

Open

Over the weekend, Trinity Collaborative unveiled a new public art installation for the Panther Island Riverwalk. Artist Lys Santamaria created “Portal de Agua” in Canal B at 447 N. Main St. See what else is planned for the riverwalk.

Community

Want a say in what happens to the city-owned Community Arts Center? Sign up to speak at the public meeting on Thursday, March 30, 6-8 p.m. at 1300 Gendy St. Can’t make it that night? Submit your comments online.

Sports

TCU women’s basketball has a new head coach. Mark Campbell — former coach at Sacramento State who made their first NCAA tournament appearance this season — will take over after Raegan Pebley stepped down earlier this month.

Arts

A new photography exhibition is open at the Amon Carter Museum of American Art. Titled “Avedon’s West,” the 13-piece collection features twentieth-century works from renowned fashion and portrait photographer Richard Avedon. Stop in through Sunday, Oct. 1 to see the exhibition.

Plan Ahead

Mark your calendars for Saturday, April 15 because the Back in Bloom Gala is returning. The annual Texas Blossoms fundraiser — at Texas Wesleyan University at 6 p.m. — supports planting and nurturing blossoming trees across the Lone Star State. Reserve tickets now.

Seasonal

Has spring sprung in your home yet? If you’re looking to get outdoors, these wipeable tablecloths are just begging for some alfresco dining, and these garden and herb labels will get you in a planting mood. Plus, this viral birdfeeder practically brings the birds inside with you.

Finance

Experts at The Ascent have sorted through hundreds of credit cards so far this year. And their top five bonus cards are (cue drumroll)... these five. *

The Word

Chanceux. Start using it in conversation in three weeks.*

Culture

What’s in a name?

Fort Worth-inspired newborn names

Nothing says baby name like a vintage sign. | Photo by @hoteldryce + @markchampiontx

Spring has sprung and new life is popping up all over town — from baby zoo animals to budding blossoms — so we’re playing the name game.

Did you know that the study of names is onomastics? It covers all kinds of names, including given names (first names) that often have distinct origins.

A few weeks ago, we asked you to suggest names with local inspiration. Here are five reader suggestions that stood out.

Paxton — Known for his roles in “Alien” and “Apollo 13,” actor Bill Paxton was born in Fort Worth in 1955.

Dryce — Hotel Dryce opened in 2021, transforming the Byers Avenue dry ice warehouse into a boutique hotel.

Montgomery — Named after Montgomery Plaza, once a retail warehouse and now a residential and restaurant destination.

Bowie — Jim Bowie, the legendary frontiersman is the namesake of Camp Bowie and the resulting boulevard.

Stetson — “Everybody knows what it is and everybody needs one.” Grab your hat today.

The Wrap

Today’s Edition By:
Kate

From the Editor

Baseball is back, baby. It’s my favorite time of the year — fresh cut grass, ice cold beer, and razzing a perfect stranger just because they happen to be standing on a dirt mound.

If you’re new to North Texas — or your brain went fuzzy with the March Madness upsets and you can’t remember anything — check out our guide to Globe Life Field. We’ve got everything you need to know about parking, food, and activities.

Missed Friday’s newsletter? Two local YMCA’s are about to get some major upgrades.

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