Summer is just around the corner, which means grilling season is here — break out the lawn furniture and dust off the barbecue. While you’re at it, you might as well grab a new set of grill tools.
We’ve rounded up the ultimate list of locally made products to make your grilling menu fire.
We’ve got the meats
The centerpiece of any backyard cookout is always the main course. Stop by The Meat Board, The Butcher Shop, or Burgundy’s Local for fresh cuts of everything from steak to brisket, burgers to sausage.
Add a little spice
The best main course isn’t complete until you add the secret seasoning. Taste test a selection of Waxahachie’s own Meat Church Rubs or pick up one of Heim Barbecue’s dry rubs in-house or at Central Market.
Sides on sides
Hit up one of the 10+ local farmers markets for fresh fruits and veggies to complement your main course or stop by Roy Pope Grocery to level up your party with a gourmet side like mashed potatoes or a summer salad.
Just because it’s a cookout doesn’t mean the drinks can’t be the star of the show. Stop by Martin House Brewing Company — or your local Trader Joe’s — for Salty Lady Michelada beer, Awesome Sauce Cherry Coconut hard seltzer, or Palo Pinto Moscow Mule canned cocktails. Don’t forget to stop by a local tea shop for a refreshing summer brew.
Events
Monday, May 22
Fort Worth Career Fair | Monday, May 22 | 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | Aloft Hotel, 334 W. 3rd St., Fort Worth | Free | Connect with employers in various industries including government, sales, retail, healthcare, and more.
Wildflower Walk | Monday, May 22 | 10-11 a.m. | Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge, 9601 Fossil Ridge Rd., Fort Worth | $0-$5 | Stop and smell the flowers — take a leisurely hike with a naturalist and learn about the blooming buds.
Tuesday, May 23
Nurture Nature Exploration | Tuesday, May 23 | 1-2 p.m. | Play Studio by Green Space, 3005 East Belknap St., Fort Worth | Free | Kids (ages 0-6) are invited to explore nature in activities that address sensory needs, cognitive development, communication skills, fine motor, and motor development.
Beginner Ride Series | Tuesday, May 23 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Trek Bicycle Fort Worth South, 5125 Granbury Rd., Fort Worth | Free | Put the pedal to the metal in an easy group ride.
Wednesday, May 24
Phillips 66 Big 12 Baseball Championship | Wednesday, May 24-Sunday, May 28 | 9 a.m. | Globe Life Field, 734 Stadium Dr., Arlington | $130 | College baseball teams will bat for the Big 12 Conference title.
Painting and Music | Wednesday, May 24 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Lola’s Fort Wort, 2000 W. Berry St., Fort Worth | $35 | Calling fantasy lovers — bring your creativity for a fairie-themed painting class.
Thursday, May 25
Penny and The Flamethrowers | Thursday, May 25 | 8 p.m. | Fat Daddy’s Live Mansfield, 781 W. Debbie Ln., Mansfield | Show up ready to have fun at this free show (with plenty of drink specials) from rockabilly singer Penny Ruffles.*
Friday, May 26
FWSO’s Concerts in the Garden | Friday, May 26-Sunday, June 11 | 8:30 p.m. | Fort Worth Botanic Garden, 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd., Fort Worth | $28 | Grab a picnic basket and listen to the music of Queen, Harry Potter, or celebrate our veterans with our Patriotic Pops.*
Camp Bowie brewpub Boozie’s Brewery & Gourmet Sandwiches closed yesterday after only four months of service. Landlord and part owner Bruce Conti also closed his West 7th wine bar Thirty Eight and Vine last month. (CultureMap Fort Worth)
Development
Construction will start on downtown’s new Texas A&M Law and Education Building next month. The TAMU Board of Regents gave the official go-ahead last week. The $150 million, eight-story building will be the first for the Texas A&M-Fort Worth campus.
Number
469,461. That’s how many flights Fort Worth-based American Airlines has scheduled between Thursday, May 25-Monday, Aug. 14, serving 52 million customers during peak summer travel season. The airline is using a Hub Efficiency Analytics Tool to keep things running smoothly. If you’ve got flights booked, don’t forget to check our guide to DFW Airport. (NBC DFW)
Jobs
Want to help create Taylor Sheridan’s latest show? Production Assistants are needed daily through the end of June on the set of “1883: The Bass Reeves Story.” Just fill out this form to apply.
Legacy
Lee Williams, legendary TCU track athlete and longtime coach of OD Wyatt, died last week at age 71. Lee was inducted into the TCU Athletics Hall of Fame last year and the Texas Track & Field Coaches Association Hall of Fame in 2019. (Fort Worth Star-Telegram)
Sports
What a weekend for the Rangers — the team swept the Colorado Rockies series Friday-Sunday with some major points on the board. The Rangers won 7-2, 11-5, and 13-3 + now lead the MLB with 297 runs this season and an average of 6.5 runs per game. (Sports Illustrated)
Plan Ahead
Tickets are now on sale for Fort Worth Oktoberfest Thursday, Sept. 21-Saturday, Sept. 23 in Trinity Park. Get ready for German food and drinks, carnival rides, contests, and lots of polka music. Grab your ticket early for a free commemorative beer stein.
Ranked
No. 1. Burleson/Johnson County topped RealPage’s new list of fastest-growing apartment markets in the nation. The North Fort Worth/Keller area ranked No. 5, followed by South Arlington/Mansfield at No. 7.
Announced
Grand Prairie native Selena Gomez is taking Food Network by storm. After the Emmy nomination for her HBO Max show “Selena + Chef,” the actor and artist will star in a new “celebration-focused series” at the end of this year and a food tour-type show, expected in 2024.
Finance
$200 welcome bonus — check. Unlimited cash back — check. 0% interest into 2024 — check. This card checks all our boxes.*
The pros are teeing up at Colonial. | Photo courtesy of Charles Schwab Challenge
A little birdie told us that the Charles Schwab Challenge tees off at Colonial Country Club today for the 77th anniversary of the PGA tournament. Through Sunday, May 28, nearly 100 golfers will drive, chip, and putt their way to a cut of the $8.7 million total purse + a restored 1973 Bronco. We hope this year is on par.
Know before you go
The first two days are for Pro-Am players and invited guests only, but the course is open to the public starting on Wednesday, May 24.
Daily tickets are available in three tiers: Colonial (general admission), Villages (all-inclusive), and Patio Club (clubhouse access) + ranging from $55-$635.
Gates open at 6:30 a.m. every day.
Parking is also priced in tiers: Rockwood Lane (parking lot w/ shuttle), Silver (garage w/ shuttle), and Gold Valet + can be purchased online.
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