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7 farm-to-table restaurants in Fort Worth

Do some plant shopping then grab a bite to eat at Heirloom. | Photo by FTWtoday

They’re sustainable, centered around season flavors, and support local farmers — farm-to-table restaurants are a big part of the local food scene.

Why we love them: They focus on high-quality, local ingredients while also offering dietary options for everyone. Here are a handful of farm-to-fork restaurants that you can enjoy in Fort Worth.

Ellerbe Fine Foods, 1501 W. Magnolia Ave.

Named one of the 10 Best New Restaurants in America by Bon Appetite, the restaurant uses seasonal flavors and local ingredients to create upscale farm-to-table recipes like the First Earth Farm Spring Beets.

Heirloom, 6700 Z Boaz Pl.

The food truck and patio recently opened at Archie’s Gardenland using garden-fresh ingredients to create weekly menus. Note: The restaurant is currently open for lunch only, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Gemelle, 4400 White Settlement Rd.

Located next to Hotel Otto, the Tim Love concept plants and harvests 100% of its vegetables from its backyard, where customers can see their dinner being grown.

FTW-Gemelle — Enjoy your dinner next to the raised garden beds at Gemelle. | Photo by FTWtoday

Clay Pigeon, 2731 White Settlement Rd.

The American-style eatery is using fresh-from-the-field vegetables to create seasonal fine dining dishes made from local ingredients.

Bonnell’s Fine Texas Cuisine, 4259 Bryant Irvin Rd.

Opened in 2021, the fine dining establishment is known to be Fort Worth’s first farm-to-table restaurant, sourcing produce, cheeses, and wild game from Texas farmers and ranchers.

Café Modern, 3200 Darnell St.

The eatery located at the Museum of Modern Art offers seasonal farm-to-table recipes using whole grains, vegetables, cage-free eggs + chicken and beef raised without antibiotics or growth hormones.

Righteous Foods, 3405 W. 7th St.

Customers can expect healthy, high-quality foods like organic vegetables and locally sourced ingredients to create meals for a wide range of diets including vegetarian and vegan.

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Events

Wednesday, April 26

“The Crucible” | Wednesday, Apr. 26, Saturday, Apr. 29 | Times vary | The Modern, 3200 Darnell St., Fort Worth | $10-$25 | The contemporary new staging directed by Lyndsey Turner is inspired by the 1953 play by American playwright Arthur Miller.
Date Night | Wednesday, Apr. 26 | 6-8 p.m. | Fire Station Community Center, 1601 Lipscomb St., Fort Worth | $10 | Enjoy a night out — parents are invited to drop the kiddos off for an evening full of activities.

Thursday, April 27

2023 CultureMap Fort Worth Tastemaker Awards | Thursday, Apr. 27 | 7 p.m. | The 4 Eleven, 411 S. Main St., Fort Worth | $75-$125 | Celebrate the nominees and winners + sample bites along the way.

Friday, April 28

Kenny Loggins | Friday, Apr. 28 | 7:30 p.m. | Dickies Arena, 1911 Montgomery St., Fort Worth | $35-$245 | It’s the last chance to see the rock singer perform live before he hangs up his guitar for good.

Saturday, April 29

Growing Food on a Budget | Saturday, Apr. 29 | 9-11 a.m. | Fort Worth Botanic Garden, 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd., Fort Worth | $30-$35 | Participants can learn how to achieve a thriving vegetable garden in this hands-on workshop that also provides take-home seeds.
Community Yard Sale | Saturday, Apr. 29 | 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. | Handley Meadowbrook Community Center, 6201 Beaty St., Fort Worth | Cost of purchase | Shop a variety of secondhand items from various homeowners.
A Thank You To Our Teachers! | Saturday, Apr. 29-Sunday, May 7 | 9 a.m.-6 p.m. | John Wayne: An American Experience, 2501 Rodeo Plaza, Fort Worth | Free | In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week, teachers will receive free admission to the museum.

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News Notes

Open

There’s a new place to grab a bite to eat in the Near Southside. Los Perros Tacos and Burritos opened across the street from Fire Station Park — inside a convenience store at 702 W. Allen Ave. Stop by for breakfast tacos, burritos, and turkey legs Monday-Saturday, 8 a.m.-9 p.m.

Sports

“We are the champions” — The Horned Frogs were crowned No. 1 at the Big 12 Men’s Tennis Championship over the weekend. The No. 2 seeded TCU beat Texas 4-1 on Sunday, claiming their first championship since 2017 + the third title in program history. The NCAA Championships begin Friday, May 5.

Development

The development boom in Alliance isn’t slowing down — Spearpoint Logistics is opening a 417,000-sqft distribution center just north of Perot Field Fort Worth Alliance Airport. According to a press release, the warehouse will allow for deliveries in every major US market within two days. (Community Impact)

Eat

Chip’d — a food truck specializing in dessert nachos — opened its first storefront at 2430 Forest Park Blvd. near University Place. The eatery is serving warm cookies topped with chopped peanut butter cups, sprinkles, pretzels, and other various candies. The food truck will remain open for special events + parties.

Edu

The city will soon be flooded with purple as TCU students celebrate their commencement on Saturday, May 13 + Sunday, May 14. From avoiding traffic on University Drive to a breakdown of free parking and local hotels, check out TCU 360’s guide for all things graduation.

Biz

Clown Burger in Haltom City (5020 Stanley-Keller Rd.) has new owners. Kari Snodgrass — part of the founding Louthan family — sold the longtime burger joint to local residents Matt and Willis Odell. The cash-only restaurant serves Angus burgers, fries, and chili dogs.

Kids

Two words: free bowling. Sign up for Kids Bowl Free to connect with local bowling alleys where kids can receive two free games of bowling every day this summer. Plus, grab a Family Pass + up to four adults can join in on the fun.

Wellness

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Answered

“Why is Dream Park closed?”

FTW-dream-park — Kids of all abilities will love the colorful climbing attractions at Dream Park.
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Photo by the City of Fort Worth

According to the city, Dream Park will be closed to the public through Tuesday, May 9 as event planners get ready for Mayfest.

Those hoping to enjoy the spring weather can find another playground at the north end of Trinity Park, near the duck pond. Use our guide to explore 20 other parks around Fort Worth.

The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Rebecca

From the editor

A little fun fact about me — I’ve been vegetarian since I was 12 years old and vegan on and off for about three years. Testing out some of these farm-to-table eateries has been a blast + I can’t wait to discover more. If there’s a farm fresh restaurant missing from our list that you love, let me know.

Missed yesterday’s newsletter? Check out the major projects nearing completion at the Fort Worth Zoo.

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