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🍸 A local’s guide to Cowtown eateries

Restaurants perfect for hosting out-of-town guests
Musume is located inside the Sandman Signature Hotel in downtown Fort Worth
Musume is located inside the Sandman Signature Hotel in downtown Fort Worth. | Photo by FTWtoday
Do you have guests coming into town for the holidays, but you’re not sure where to take them? There’s so much to do, see, eat, and drink in Cowtown, so we’ve created a cheat sheet of local restaurants for you.

Keep this list in your back pocket when you are hosting guests and need some restaurant ideas.

Taco Heads | Cultural District
Voted Best Margarita in Fort Worth by our readers, this Tex Mex staple features beer-braised carnitas, bourbon black bean veggie + garlic cilantro gulf shrimp tacos for $3-$4.50. Need we say more? Bonus: Crispy beef tacos are $2 all day on Tuesdays.

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Kick back and relax with a cocktail and live music at the Drover. | Photo by @amberwilsonphotography

Hotel Drover | Northside
Grab dinner at 97 West Kitchen & Bar inside the hotel, then head to the backyard for cocktails on the patio and live music every Saturday — just steps away from the bustling Stockyards.

Goat & Vine Restaurant + Winery | West 7th
The upscale restaurant and tasting room features house-made pasta, steaks, and multiple wine labels for guests to enjoy. Pro tip: Try the $35 bottomless mimosas and brunch package, which includes unlimited starters, one main course, and dessert for $65.

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Count us in for bottomless mimosas and gorgeous decor. | Photo by FTWtoday

Musume | Downtown
This one-of-a-kind Fort Worth experience features table-side ramen, fish flown in daily from Japan, and the country’s largest premium sake program. Groups can also reserve the tatami room inside the former bank vault for an extra special experience.

Courtside Kitchen | University
Work up an appetite with a round of pickleball on the outside courts, then chow down on fish and chips, hot chicken sandwiches, and chile relleno, or snack on small bites like ranchero fries and fried pickles (ahem). There’s also an outdoor beer garden to catch up with your friends and family.

Rooftop Cinema Club | Downtown
Take in breathtaking views of the skyline at this outdoor cinema while enjoying the best of the best when it comes to movie theater snacks. Toro Toro’s chef Richard Sandoval created an elevated concession-style menu with items like the Soft Salted Pretzel, Hot Diggity Dog, Pulled Pork Tacos, and Nacho Libre.
 
Events
Monday, Nov. 13
  • Public Meeting for Gateway Park | Monday, Nov. 13 | 6:30 p.m. | Victory Forest Community Center, 3427 Hemphill St., Fort Worth | Free | Share your thoughts on the $8 million master plan for park amenities.
Tuesday, Nov. 14
  • Build a Playground | Tuesday, Nov. 14 | 1-4 p.m. | David K. Sellars Elementary School, 4200 Dorsey St., Forest Hill | Free | Grab your tools and help construct a new playground for elementary students.
Wednesday, Nov. 15
  • “The Philadelphia Eleven” | Wednesday, Nov. 15 | 5-8:30 p.m. | The Modern, 3200 Darnell St., Fort Worth | Free | Watch a film screening of the 1974 act of civil disobedience in which 11 women were ordained Episcopal priests, followed by a panel discussion with Rev. Susan Slaughter and Rev. Sandi Michels.
Thursday, Nov. 14
  • Thanksgiving Senior Trot | Thursday, Nov. 16 | 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | Southside Community Center, 6300 Welch Ave., Fort Worth | Older adults are invited for a seasonal walk and celebration.
Friday, Nov. 17
  • George Strait | Friday, Nov. 17-Saturday, Nov. 18 | 8 p.m. | Dickies Arena, 1911 Montgomery St., Fort Worth | $344-$2,646 | Sing your heart out as the King of Country croons ballads like “Carrying Your Love With Me” and “Amarillo By Morning.”
Friday, Nov. 24
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It’s not the holidays until you see “The Nutcracker”
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Watch The Nutcracker (pictured here by dancer Brett Young) leap to life in this beloved holiday classic. | Photo by Steven Visneau for Texas Ballet Theater
Filled with lacy snowflakes and delectable sweets, Texas Ballet Theater’s performance of “The Nutcracker” brings all the holiday magic.

With a classic musical score by Tchaikovsky and stunning choreography by TBT Artistic Director Laureate Ben Stevenson, O.B.E., this holiday favorite is sure to charm ballet enthusiasts and newcomers alike.

See it for yourself from:
  • Friday, Nov. 24 to Sunday, Dec. 3 in Dallas
  • Sunday, Dec. 10 to Sunday, Dec. 24 in Fort Worth
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News Notes
Shop
  • A new Dallas-based app lets you order last-minute gifts from local stores. Afloat delivers same or next-day gifts that are packaged and wrapped with a handwritten note. Check out Cowtown’s offerings including flowers, gifts, baked goods, and clothes.
Coming Soon
  • Louisiana-based Big EZ Seafood and Oyster Bar is bringing spicy boiled crawfish to Arlington. The restaurant is set to open at 3810 S. Cooper St. next spring. It will be the brand’s first Texas location. (CultureMap Fort Worth)
Announced
  • Last week, the JPS Health Network board of directors extended CEO and president Dr. Karen Duncan’s contract for another three years. The extension comes with a raise that sets Duncan’s base salary at $950,000 with the option to stay two more years. (Fort Worth Star-Telegram)
Ranked
Open
  • Glasses boutique Black Optical opened in The Shops at Clearfork last week. Schedule an appointment for a style consultation to find the perfect pair for you.
Biz
  • Fort Worth-based Hahnfeld Hoffer Stanford (HHS) — one of the largest independent architecture firms in DFW — has been acquired by Louisiana-based Grace Hebert Curtis. Founded in 1963, HHS specializes in education facilities. (Dallas Innovates)
Sports
  • Come right on in, World Champs. The Texas Rangers don’t need to knock anymore to enter Fort Worth as Mayor Mattie Parker presented the team with a key to the city. Owner Ryan Davis assured fans that the next championship “won’t take as long” to achieve. (WFAA)
Finance
  • Buying a home is stressful, which is why United Texas Credit Union offers home loans with a personal touch. Enjoy competitive rates, a streamlined process, and your own home loan liaison to help you throughout the process. Learn more.*
Trending
  • It’s here — Oprah’s Favorite Things list, just in time for the holidays. We’re seeing: luxury flaky sea salt, all-weather boots, fleece robes, and a baked brie board.*
Plan Ahead

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(Holiday) Cheers to 41 years: Parade of Lights returns downtown
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Downtown Fort Worth Inc., presents the GM Financial Parade of Lights | Photos by Tim Brewstowski
Are you ready for the most wonderful time of the year, Fort Worth? The Parade of Lights — one of the city’s most cherished seasonal events — will celebrate its 41st year of bringing holiday cheer to downtown this Sunday, Nov. 19.

This year’s theme is “Holiday Magic” with TCU head coach Sonny Dykes as the Grand Marshal.

An opening ceremony will kick off the festive fun at 6 p.m. at Weatherford and Throckmorton Streets.

Here’s what you need to know ahead of Texas’ largest illuminated holiday parade.

By the numbers

  • 100+ floats will parade through downtown
  • 500,000 lights will illuminate the city
  • 100,000 people are expected to attend, so get there early or reserve your seat in advance
Once the parade concludes, families can take pictures with Santa, grab a hot chocolate, and check out the Sundance Square Christmas tree.
Last-minute pro tips
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The Parade of Lights is one of my favorite holiday traditions. I love grabbing a cup of hot chocolate from Pax & Beneficia and seeing downtown all lit up. Check out some of last year’s highlights.
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