Plus, four local places to grab treats for National S'mores Day.
 
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Take a look at the best bathrooms contenders (and the snubs)
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If you love pink and Dolly Parton, the Truck Yard restroom is for you. | Photo by FTWtoday
If you have to go, you might as well do it in style. Cintas’ annual America’s Best Restroom contest is back. Cast your vote for the best bathroom in the country by Friday, Aug. 11.

It looks like we got the snub in the national competition (none of the finalists are even from Texas), but we won’t let our city’s best bathrooms go to waste. Here are the Fort Worth businesses flushed with great restrooms.

The contenders

Truck Yard, Alliance
Both the women’s and men’s bathrooms are hangout spots of their own. The two women’s bathrooms feature Beyoncé-covered stalls and wall art, while the other is decked out with Dolly Parton memorabilia, pink walls, and wigs. The men’s restroom is a hilarious take on the “National Lampoon” films.

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Who doesn’t love the Burt Reynolds Playgirl centerfold? | Photo by Second Rodeo Brewing

Second Rodeo Brewing, Stockyards
George Costanza, Martha Stewart, Burt Reynolds, and Joey Tribbiani — what more could we ask for during a bathroom break? The sitcom-themed restrooms are a hilarious take on some of the most popular TV shows with artwork from “Friends” and “Seinfeld.” It isn’t a trip to the bar without a stop at the bathroom.

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We’re taking inspiration for our own homes. | Photo by Le Margot

Le Margot, Tanglewood
White marble tiles and countertops, gold accents, pink doors, and stunning wallpaper — it’s the perfect place for a bathroom selfie with your gal pals. The wallpaper is giving us serious inspiration for our future homes.

But who will take the porcelain throne? Vote for your favorite Fort Worth bathroom using the button below.
Let the competition begin
 
Events
Wednesday, Aug. 9
  • Back-to-School Member Event | Wednesday, Aug. 9 | 5-7 p.m. | Fort Worth Zoo, 1989 Colonial Pkwy., Fort Worth | $5 | Zoo members can stop by after hours for an ice cream treat + a chance to see the big cats before the school year starts.
Thursday, Aug. 10
  • Tribute to Stevie Wonder | Thursday, Aug. 10 | 8-11 p.m. | The Warehouse, 1125 E. Berry St., Fort Worth | $25-$500 | Sit back and relax as R&B singer Taylor Pace performs a moving tribute with songs by the great musician.
Friday, Aug. 11
Saturday, Aug. 12
  • Back to School Event | Saturday, Aug. 12 | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | Frida Beauty Collective, 2707 Race St., Ste. 105, Fort Worth | Free | Students ages 12-18 can stop by for nail stickers, free brow shaping, and waxing services — walk-ins are welcome.
  • Dallas Cowboys | Saturday, Aug. 12 | 4 p.m. | AT&T Stadium, 1 AT&T Way, Arlington | $7-$136 | The Cowboys will face the Jacksonville Jaguars in their first pre-season game.
Sunday, Aug. 13
  • Cookie Pop Up | Sunday, Aug. 13 | 10 a.m. | Café Momento, 1200 6th Ave., Fort Worth | Free | Stop by the newly opened cafe for the perfect cookie + coffee pairing with Blanco Coffee Gallery.
  • NTX Vintage Market | Sunday, Aug. 13 | 1-5 p.m. | Panther Island Brewing, 501 N. Main St., Fort Worth | Cost of purchase | Browse 20+ vendors at this family-friendly event with unique finds, permanent jewelry, vintage apparel, and food + drinks.
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News Notes
Outdoors
  • The Fort Worth Herd canceled its 4 p.m. cattle drive through Sunday, August. 13. The afternoon cattle drive was canceled for the entire month of July due to extreme heat. Upcoming schedules will be made on a weekly basis. The 11:30 a.m. experience will still take place.
Transit
  • North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) will host a series of public meetings to discuss the proposed high-speed rail connecting Fort Worth and downtown Dallas. The first meeting will be held Tuesday, Aug. 29 at the NCTCOG headquarters in Arlington at 616 Six Flags Dr.
Opening
  • A new comedy club will open this fall in Sundance Square inside the Kress Building. Big Laugh Comedy will open in October with two floors of entertainment space, a kitchen + bar, a podcasting studio, and an event area.
Closing
  • Sugarman’s located inside Hotel Revel will close its doors on Saturday, Aug. 19. The Near Southside cocktail lounge announced its closure last week and said, “This is not a goodbye, this is a see you later.” Stop by for happy hour deals 3-7 p.m., Monday-Friday.
Development
  • Speaking of the Near Southside destination, Hotel Revel is adding eight more rooms to its collection. The rooms feature floor-to-ceiling windows with modern designs and concrete flooring. The hotel is located within walking distance of bustling Magnolia Avenue.
Drink
  • Community Coffee teamed up with Fort Worthian + Yellowstone creator Taylor Sheridan for a new craft coffee brand. Bosque Ranch Craft Coffee is named after Taylor’s Weatherford ranch and even includes packaging with the Bosque Ranch signature iron stamp. The coffee will be available later this month.
Plan Ahead
  • Dance the night away this Friday at Hotel Drover’s summer concert series The Backyard Unplugged. Stop by the Stockyards hotel for throwback country tunes and themed cocktails from Fort Worth-based La Pulga Spirits. The event is open to hotel guests and locals from 7 p.m. to 10 pm.
Today Is
  • Whiskey Wednesday at Thompson’s Bookstore. Step into the world of speakeasies, jazz, and Prohibition-era charm.*
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Finance
  • Refinance rates are skyrocketing. But home equity rates remain relatively low — which means that now is a great time to borrow against your home. Calculate your payment.*
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🍫 Treats that will have you begging for s’more

National S’mores Day: Local treats that will have you begging for s’more
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Satisfy your sweet tooth with a s’mores churro treat. | Photo by @leoschurrobar
We love any excuse to indulge in a sweet treat, especially for a holiday like National S’mores Day tomorrow, August 10.

Although a campfire in this Texas heat sounds unbearable, we’ve uncovered some sweet spots for you to enjoy the childhood classic in Fort Worth.

Here are four treats that will have you asking for s’more.

Leo’s Churro Bar | Grab a S’mores Churro Sundae from this South Main Street dessert shop topped with vanilla ice cream, marshmallow drizzle, and chocolate chunks.

Planted Bakery | Sink your teeth into a decadent chocolate cake made with a marshmallow cream center, and vanilla buttercream, topped with graham cracker crumbs, toasted marshmallows, and melted chocolate.

Pacific Table | There’s always room for dessert — end your meal with a decadent Chocolate S’mores Pot De Crème made with chocolate, graham cracker crumbles, and flame-torched marshmallow fluff.

Creamistry | Cool off with a chocolate ice cream topped with graham cracker pieces, marshmallow cream, chocolate fudge, and whipped cream for the ultimate s’mores concoction.
Question

What is the proper way to roast a marshmallow for s’mores?

It’s a hot-button topic for City Editors at 6AM City — what is the proper way to melt a marshmallow? Let us know how Fort Worth gets down and dirty for the sweet treat.

A. Burnt. The marshmallow should essentially be set on fire
B. Lightly roasted with a caramelized outside
C. Barely touched by the flames, but enough to melt the outside
D. I use the microwave to get the ultimate melt
We're all fired up
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  • Want to give your pup a paw-sitive surprise? Spoil them with treats from Botanical Bones – guaranteed to fit any pup’s personality.
 
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Rebecca McRobbie

Today’s edition by:
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From the editor
Let’s be real, there’s no wrong way to roast a marshmallow, but if it were up to me — I would always burn it. I’m talking completely charred on the outside and ooey gooey on the inside.

It seems cruel to have this national holiday in the dead of summer, but until bonfire season, I’ll be staying cool with these s’mores treats around Cowtown.
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