10.27.2023

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🔮 We see your foodie future

Stay in the know with 45+ new and upcoming Fort Worth restaurants

Dine in style at Plank Seafood in The Shops at Clearfork. | Photo by @plankseafood

Some people make to-do lists — we make to-dine lists. Many hot new Fort Worth restaurants have opened over the past several months, from underground sushi spots to upscale raw bars.

To satisfy those who are really hungry for fresh dining options, we’ve got details on several more Cowtown restaurants coming soon, too. Grab your forks as we dig right in.

If you don’t see your favorite new restaurant on the list, let us know.

FTW-cafecito — Jumpstart your day with some pink breakfast tacos from Cafecito.
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Photo by @cafecitofw

Newly open

Teddy Wongs, Near Southside | Chinese | Reservations
The wine bar and authentic Chinese cuisine restaurant is a partnership between chef Patrick Ru and Jeffery Yarbrough. Head over for soup dumplings during lunch, happy hour, and dinner.

Plank Seafood and Provisions, Clearfork | Seafood | Reservations
The seafood restaurant features an open kitchen setup with a full raw bar and a wood-fired grill + serves environmentally sourced ingredients from Maine to Massachusetts and the shores of Greece.

Cafecito, Near Southside | Mexican
The beloved food truck opened its first brick-and-mortar inside the food hall under Wabi House. The restaurant is dishing up its signature pink tortillas, breakfast tacos, chicken tinga tostadas, and quesadillas.

Coming soon

Gustos Burgers + Stuff, Near Southside | Burgers | Projected opening: November 2023
The food truck specializing in late-night burgers is opening its first storefront. Texan and expert burger maker Jonathan Arguello gained a local following for his fabulously messy burgers and secret sauce.

Ribbee’s, Carter Park | Barbecue | Projected opening: November 2023
Created by the award-winning pitmasters at Goldee’s, the new barbecue restaurant will specialize in ribs with five varieties including dry-rub, sweet, spicy, tangy, and a rotating rib sauce.

Ko Thai, Near Southside | Thai | Projected opening: December 2023
Restaurateur Nick Thana Pornin is bringing his latest endeavor to Magnolia Avenue with dishes like curry, pad Thai + a signature duck basil special.

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30+ more spots to try

Question

How far will you to travel for a new restaurant?

A. Within walking distance
B. Within a few miles
C. Within 10 miles
D. Within 20 miles
E. Any distance, if it’s worth it

Dine out

Events

Friday, Oct. 27

Halloween Bar Crawl | Friday, Oct. 27-Saturday, Oct. 28 | 4 p.m.-12 a.m. | Whiskey Garden, 2800 Bledsoe St., Fort Worth | $18-$23 | Break out your best costume and trick-or-treat for exclusive drink specials.
Halloween Teen Jamboree | Friday, Oct. 27 | 6-8 p.m. | Sycamore Athletic Center, 2525 E. Rosedale St., Fort Worth | Free | Teens are invited to bring a canned good and celebrate spooky season with Halloween games.
Tunnel of Terror | Friday, Oct. 27-Saturday, Oct. 28 | 7-10 p.m. | Tommy’s Express Car Wash, 271 NE Wilshire Blvd., Burleson | $20 | Dare to enter the haunted car wash + leave with a car so clean it’s scary.

Saturday, Oct. 28

Ick-or-Treat | Saturday, Oct. 28 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | Fort Worth Museum of Science and History, 1600 Gendy St., Fort Worth | Free | Little learners can come dressed in costumes fit for some hands-on excitement with an educational twist.
Herd You Need a Dog | Saturday, Oct. 28 | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | Stockyards, 131 E. Exchange Ave., Fort Worth | Free | Animal Care and Control is partnering with the Fort Worth Herd for a pet adoption event with no fees.
Scotty McCreery | Saturday, Oct. 28 | 10 p.m. | Billy Bob’s Texas, 2520 Rodeo Plaza, Fort Worth | $20 | Okay, not everyone come dressed up as a cowboy for the costume competition during this concert from the “American Idol” winner.

Sunday, Oct. 29

1st Annual Fort Worth Farm Tour | Sunday, Oct. 29 | 11 a.m.-7:30 p.m. | Various locations | $60 | Learn about sustainable food sourcing at four urban farms followed by a farm-to-table dinner at Hao’s Grocery & Cafe.
PeekaBoo Halloween Cookie Decorating Class | Sunday, Oct. 29 | 12:30-2:30 p.m. | Waterside Community Room, 3720 Convair Dr., Ste. 416, Fort Worth | $60 | The beginner-friendly class will teach you how to create cute pumpkin, ghost, and cauldron cookie designs for your next Halloween party.
Kpop Night: Halloween Edition | Sunday, Oct. 29-Monday, Oct. 30 | 10 p.m.-2 a.m. | Ampersand, 3009 Bledsoe St., Fort Worth | $10-$50 | Put on your best creepy makeup for a rave with paranoia music.

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News Notes

Weather

The National Weather Service issued a river flood warning for the Trinity River West Fork in Grand Prairie through 11 a.m. today. Exercise caution on your morning commute and avoid flooded areas.

Coming Soon

Near Southside venue Tulips FTW is sprouting a spinoff bar. Located next door, the budding establishment called Low Doubt Bar will be modeled after CBGB in New York and will serve high-end cocktails. Look out for the hot rod rally on Saturday, Nov. 18, and an official opening date. (CultureMap Fort Worth)

Civic

City Council got a peek at the new parking and green space for Future City Hall. Representatives from the Athenian Group presented renderings depicting new parking levels that will be added to an existing garage by mid 2024 and native plants added along the street.

Edu

Fort Worth ISD cut the ribbon in its new $40 million administration building earlier this week. The renovated space at 7060 Camp Bowie Blvd. will now host school board meetings. Check the calendar for upcoming meetings. (Fort Worth Report)

Health

UNT Health Science Center teamed up with Fort Worth ISD to open a new pediatric clinic for underserved kids. The facility, next to Eastern Hills Elementary School, will provide mental and behavioral health care for students with parent consent. The clinic is expected to open on Wednesday, Nov. 8. (WFAA)

Theater

It’s a beautiful day in the neighborhood. Grab tickets to “I’m Proud of You” now showing at Circle Theatre through Saturday, Nov. 18. The stage play is an adaptation of a book by the same name written by former Fort Worth Star-Telegram reporter Tim Madigan about his lifelong friendship with actor Fred Rogers.

Real Estate

An updated mid-century mansion in Rivercrest — with four bedrooms and four bathrooms — hit the market for just under $2 million. The 4,272-sqft home at 412 Hazelwood Dr. features vaulted ceilings, large windows, hardwood floors, and an expansive deck.

Shop

We’re still riding high on the Rangers ALCS win on Monday night + gearing up for Game 1 of the World Series today at 7 p.m. Rep the Rangers and grab a World Series cap — and maybe swing for a t-shirt too.

Community

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Seasonal

Gone but never forgotten

Where to celebrate Día de los Muertos in Fort Worth

This year’s carpet at the Botanic Garden will be constructed of 46,000 marigold plants. | Photo courtesy of Fort Worth Botanic Garden

Fort Worth is full of rich and vibrant Mexican culture making it the perfect place to celebrate the Day of the Dead with festivals, parades, and performances.

Día de los Muertos (aka Day of the Dead), is a holiday traditionally celebrated Oct. 31-Nov. 2. It originated in Mexico, with roots tracing back 3,000 years to Aztec and pre-Aztec Indigenous peoples. To this day, it’s celebrated in communities with Mexican heritage and all over Latin America.

Local celebrations

Fort Worth Botanic Garden, Saturday, Oct. 28-Thursday, Nov. 2
Nearly 46,000 marigolds will be rolled out to create a show-stopping carpet down the Rose Garden stairs.

Marine Park, Saturday, Oct. 28
Celebrations will kick off with a parade followed by a festival with food, visual artists, and face painting.

Sundance Square, Saturday, Oct. 28
Costume designers will compete in the second annual La Catrina Contest and Festival.

La Gran Plaza, Sunday, Oct. 29
Watch ceremonial dances on the shopping mall’s main stage.

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The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Kate

From the editor

I get so excited to see places I know mentioned in youth literature — not all fiction has to take place in a land far far away. Austin authors Sarah Mlynowski and Christina Soontornvat released “Time After Time,” the third installment of the Best Wishes series. In the book (for ages 8-12), Lucy goes on a field trip to the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History where her dad proposes to the strict school librarian. Can you imagine?

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