07.18.2023

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Made in Fort Worth by Fort Worthians

25 products made in Fort Worth by Fort Worthians

FTW-Martin House Brewing and Best Maid Pickles

Pickles and beer — an iconic flavor combination. | Photo by Martin House Brewing Company

Made in Fort Worth. Yep, that sure has a nice ring to it. From clothing and accessories to snacks and other fun finds, we’ve rounded up 19 things homegrown in Cowtown.

While some of these brands have branched out beyond our city, one thing’s for sure — there’s some major inspiration happening around these parts.

🥃 Drinks
TX Whiskey
Firestone & Robertson Distilling Co. was the first craft bourbon and whiskey distillery in Fort Worth. The 112-acre Whiskey Ranch even puts its own unique touch on the bottle caps by sourcing leather pieces from boots and saddles.

Avoca Coffee Roasters
The specialty coffee roasters and retailer was founded in 2011 by Garold LaRue and Jimmy Story. With three locations in Fort Worth, customers can enjoy micro-roasted coffee beans made in-house and specialty coffees. Don’t miss out on the food items including cinnamon rolls, bagels, and breakfast tacos.

🥒 Food
Best Maid Pickles
The Texas-born business has been making pickle lovers’ dreams come true since 1926. The brand has expanded beyond pickles with items like Bloody Mary mix, dill pickle juice, barbecue sauce, and mustard.

FTW-shady Oak Hat Peter Brothers — Amon Carter famously gifted Peter Brothers hats like this one given to President Roosevelt in 1941. | Photo via FW Star-Telegram Collection/ UTA Special Collections

👢 Fashion
Peters Brothers Hats
The family-owned store started as a shoeshine shop downtown in 1911 by Tom and Jim Peters. In 1993, the store moved to 909 Houston St. and became a full-time hat shop, specializing in custom and factory-made Western hats and fedoras.

Justin Boots
Justin was one of the first companies to use decorative stitching to stiffen the boot leather, preventing it from folding around the ankles. In 1925, the company moved from Spanish Fort to Fort Worth to capitalize on the city’s growth.

What did we miss? If you know an invention made in Fort Worth that’s not on the list, let us know using this survey.

14 more Cowtown-made products

Question

How important is it to you to purchase products that are made locally?

A. It is very important to me
B. It is somewhat important to me
C. I am indifferent.
D. Other

Keeping it local

Events

Tuesday, July 18

Newspaper Scavenger Hunt | Tuesday, July 18-Thursday, July 27 | All day | Virtual | Free | Dig for treasure in UNT’s Portal to Texas History for a chance to win a prize.

Wednesday, July 19

We Run Wednesdays | Wednesday, July 19 | 6:30-8 p.m. | The Trailhead at Clearfork, 4801 Edwards Ranch Rd., Fort Worth | Free | Run, walk, skip, or stroll + encourage others to reach their personal best.

Thursday, July 20

Legends & Leaders | Thursday, July 20 | 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. | Globe Life Field, 734 Stadium Dr., Arlington | $225-$4,500 | Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred will be joined by former Rangers players to discuss the 2024 All-Star Game.
Sip & Paint Acrylic Paint Pouring Workshop | Thursday, July 20 | Martin House Brewing Company, 220 S. Sylvania Ave., Fort Worth | $45 | Get your creative juices flowing with this art class — a ticket includes two 8x10 canvases and trays to transport your art home.

Friday, July 21

Kimbell Happy Hour | Friday, July 21 | 5-7 p.m. | Kimbell Art Museum, 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd., Fort Worth | Cost of purchase | Start your weekend with a drink and a stroll through the world-famous museum.
Movie in the Park | Friday, July 21 | 7-9 p.m. | Southwest Community Center, 6300 Welch Ave., Fort Worth | $2 | Grab a blanket and some popcorn for this outdoor moving screening.

Saturday, July 22

National Day of the American Cowboy | Saturday, July 22 | 10 a.m.-8 p.m. | Fort Worth Stockyards, 131 E. Exchange Ave., Fort Worth | Free | Celebrate the history and heritage of the American Cowboy with a parade, matinee rodeo, comedy gunfight shows, live music, and armadillo races.

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News Notes

Development

Construction will begin next month on the abandoned Armour & Co. Packing Plant in the Stockyards. The building on East Exchange Avenue will be converted into office space, with new elevators, stairs, and repairs to the outside. The $8 million project is expected to take one year to complete.

Coming Soon

Dayne’s Craft Barbecue is moving its planned storefront from Camp Bowie West to Aledo. Last summer, the restaurant announced plans to open in Westland, but financial hurdles forced owners Dayne and Ashley Weaver to look elsewhere. The restaurant will be open at 100 S. Front St. this fall.

Number

$4 billion. That’s the annual economic impact TCU administrators expect the Burnett School of Medicine could have on Fort Worth by 2030. According to a Tripp Umbach study, the school is also expected to generate about 31,000 jobs for North Texas.

Biz

Applications are now open for TechFW’s 12-week accelerator program. The local nonprofit helps entrepreneurs bring innovative tech to the market that aims to advance the commercialization of biotech, medtech, and digital health technologies. Applications are open through Wednesday, Sept. 13.

Ranked

The Ashton and Hotel Drover made Travel + Leisure’s list of 5 Favorite Hotels in Dallas-Fort Worth for 2023. The awards were decided by more than 165,000 readers with rooms, facilities, location, food, and overall value in mind. The Ashton ranked No. 2 and Hotel Drover ranked No. 4.

Eat

Buttermilk Sky Pie Shop reopened on Camp Bowie Boulevard with new owners last week. Mike and Jessica Barakat own both the Fort Worth + Mansfield locations and are baking flavors like Nanny’s pecan, southern custard, key lime, and peanut butter cream.

Drink

There are very few problems that a Mexican candy shot can’t fix (or at least help). Try one for yourself at Mama Angie’s Happy Hour.*

The Buy

Our new must-have for concerts and baseball games this summer: this clear, stadium-approved backpack. Psst — It’s also great for football games in the fall.*

Drink Up Month

🍹 Sip on these refreshing drinks

Drink Up Month: Refreshing cocktails and mocktails to help you cool down this summer

Sip on the Thunderbird cocktail made with Blackland bourbon. | Photo provided by Blackland Distillery

The Texas heat is cranked all the way up, and we think you deserve a refreshing drink to help you cool down. Here are the summer cocktails and mocktails we’re sipping on in honor of Drink Up Month.

Note: These cocktails are only offered on summer menus.

iL Modo

iL Lago: Tito’s Vodka, San Pellegrino blood orange, passionfruit, lemon, vanilla, and saline.
Summer Amalfi Spritz Mocktail: Ritual Zero Proof Aperitif, San Pellegrino blood orange, lemon, simple syrup, and soda.

Roots Coffeehouse

Watermelon Mojito Mocktail: Fresh watermelon, mint + hibiscus and green tea.
Honey Bourbon: Bourbon-infused honey latte with a hint of smoky oak and vanilla.

Blackland Distillery

Thunderbird: Blackland bourbon, house-made amaretto, pineapple, and orange juice.
West of Sundown: Blackland gin, papaya purée, mango purée, lemon juice, orgeat, and burlesque bitters.

Grace

Dock of the Bay: Pineapple rum and Aperol combined with agave, strawberry, cranberry, and lime.
Summer Patio Pounder: Citadelle Jardin d’Ete Gin, thyme-infused peach syrup + lemon and lime.

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The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Rebecca

From the editor

It’s the moment we’ve all been waiting for — Brix Barbecue teased a soft opening later this week. The restaurant said guests can expect cold Lone Star Beer and new items from the Brix Squad at its storefront at 1012 S. Main St.

Keep your eye out for an official opening date in an upcoming newsletter or follow Brix Barbecue on Facebook.

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