Plus, explore the state parks on these free admission days.
 
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🍹 Mocktails are having their moment

Seven places to find interesting mocktails in Fort Worth
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Weekends are for pour decisions. | Photo by @propermagnolia
It’s the month of mocktails. To start the new year, many restaurants and bars take part in what’s known as Dry January — a challenge that encourages people to refocus, cleanse their systems, and abstain from alcohol consumption for one month.

To make the challenge a little bit easier for you, we’ve rounded up eight places where you can find mocktails and zero-proof drinks around Fort Worth.

Maiden, 1216 6th Ave.
The fine dining restaurant is the newest vegan joint in town and offers two mocktails made with Ritual Zero-Proof Gin.

Proper, 409 W. Magnolia Ave.
Stop into the Magnolia bar and ask for a drink from its list of 0 ABV offerings, including Heineken 00 and Lyers American Malt and Cola.

Blue Sushi Sake Grill, 3131 W. 7th St.
This is City Editor Rebecca’s favorite sushi restaurant. The menu features a long list of vegan and specialty rolls + zero-proof drinks — all for $6.50 each, which are some of the cheapest mocktails we’ve seen.

Tarantula Tiki Lounge, 117 S. Main St.
Known for its umbrella drinks and island decor, this tiki bar has options like the classic Shirley Temple and The Virgin Ray for $8.

Clay Pigeon Food & Drink, 2731 White Settlement Rd.
The fine dining restaurant has a long list of non-alcoholic drinks, ranging from teas and coffees to mocktails. Try the Disco Lemonade or the I Said Doctor.

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Stop by Birdie’s Social Club for delicious food, drinks, and sports. | Photo by @birdiessocialclub

Birdie’s Social Club, 6221 E. Mockingbird Ln.
Watch the Cowboys’ playoff journey on the big screens and sip on the $10 mocktail options — ginger mint, pomegranate sparkler, and blood orange lemonade. Bonus: Stop by for the pre-show rodeo pop-up tomorrow.

HG Supply Co., 1621 River Run
Visit the riverside bar and try the Mango Refresher — made with mango, turmeric, citrus, simple syrup, and Topo Chico. The menu has three non-alcoholic options that cost $8.

The Basement Lounge, 6323 Camp Bowie Blvd.
The cocktail lounge has your back during Dry January with an alcohol-free menu including three NA cocktails for $10.
 
Events
Wednesday, Jan. 10
  • Wellness Wednesday | Wednesday, Jan. 10 | 10:30-11:30 a.m. | Atatiana Carr-Jefferson Community Center at Hillside, 1201 E. Maddox Ave., Fort Worth | Free | Older adults can get moving and grooving with indoor walking, seated exercises, dancing, and stretching.
  • “Cold Comfort Farm” | Wednesday, Jan. 10 | 2 p.m. | The Modern, 3200 Darnell St., Fort Worth | $0-$5 | This 1995 feature is part of The Modern’s “My Favorite Films” series and includes tales of romance, humor, suspense, satire, and heroism.
Thursday, Jan. 11
  • Voyages of Discovery: Trailblazing Texas Botanists | Thursday, Jan. 11-Friday, Jan. 12 | Fort Worth Botanic Garden, 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd., Fort Worth | $0-$12 | The exhibit features stories about Texas botanists during the state’s Golden Age of Exploration.
Friday, Jan. 12
  • Best Years Club | Friday, Jan. 12 | 9 a.m.-1 p.m. | Handley Meadowbrook Community Center, 6201 Beaty St., Fort Worth | Free | Spend time with friends while playing table games, eating lunch, or participating in fitness programs suited for adults 60+.
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Active

5 ways to up your workouts
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Protect your feet during high-impact exercise with thoughtfully designed HOKA sneakers. | Photo via Amazon
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News Notes
Traffic
  • Police are asking the public to avoid a portion of downtown following Monday’s explosion at the Sandman Signature Fort Worth Hotel. Street closures include two blocks each of Throckmorton and Houston streets, from West 7th to West 9th. According to FWPD, “the area will be shut down for days.” (WFAA)
Weather
  • An arctic blast will move into North Texas this weekend with temperatures expected to drop to the teens by Monday. The National Weather Service is monitoring the possibility of wintry precipitation early next week.
Pets
  • Fort Worth Animal Care and Control needs help fostering 75 pets ahead of the frigid temperatures. The shelter is closing its temporary outdoor housing and needs the community’s help to foster medium + large-sized dogs for 1-2 weeks. Submit a foster application.
Jobs
  • Ahead of its grand opening next month, Loews Arlington Hotel and Convention Center is hosting a job fair in hopes of hiring 500 employees. The job fair will run 10 a.m.-7 p.m. today in the lobby of Live! by Loews. Click here to see the available positions + apply in advance.
Drink
  • Eastside’s Black Coffee is now open at DFW Airport. The coffee shop is located in the new Bridge Travel Essentials Store located in Terminal A near Gate 9. Stop by for a bite to eat + a warm cup of Joe before your next flight.
Biz
  • The 90-year-old Star Cafe — located next to the iconic Miss Molly’s Hotel in the Stockyards — has a new owner. Drew Boatman — the owner of Pinky’s Champagne Bar and Dirty Laundry — is taking over the space and plans to restore the old-time charm and improve the cocktail and spirits selection. (Fort Worth Star-Telegram)
Awards
  • The city’s adult sports community is saying goodbye to its traditional championship t-shirts and hello to championship bling. Last month, the city celebrated its basketball and softball league winners with rings decked out with the city’s mascot. Sign up for spring league registration beginning Monday, Jan. 29.
Arts
  • The Fort Worth Museum of Science and History has a new exhibit that explores the lives of Black cowboys through artifacts, photographs, and documents. “Black Cowboys: An American Story” will open on Saturday, Jan. 20, and continue through Saturday, April 13, in the museum’s Innovations East gallery.
Outdoors
  • The Rainforest Conservatory at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden is temporarily closed. The garden said repairs are needed after Monday’s high winds and storms. The Rainforest Conservatory will reopen just in time for Butterflies in the Garden.
Cause
  • Bedford’s Colossal Sandwich Shop, known for its massive sandwiches, is asking for the community’s help to remain open. In an online post, the shop said it’s struggling to pay rent and its employees following two burglaries, storm damage, plumbing issues + other expenses.
Opening
  • Ostara Coffee — sold at local stores like Roy Pope Grocery + Bodega South Main — will open its first brick-and-mortar this spring. The small-batch coffee roaster will open at 2707 Race St. with a neighborhood market + wine bar. Stay tuned for an opening date. (Fort Worth CultureMap)
Trending
  • Looking for some inspiration for your Pinterest board? Local design firm Tori Rubinson Interiors was featured in Southern Living for its restoration of a 1930s Colonial-era home in Fort Worth. Take a glimpse inside the Texas cottage and see how the team transformed the space.
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Outdoors

🥾 Get outdoors in 2024

Experience Texas National Parks for free in 2024
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Planning a trip to Big Bend National Park? Make the most of it during these fee-free days. | Photo by @deserthikes
Start planning that outdoorsy road trip. The National Park Service is offering six free admission days this year to encourage the discovery and visitation of the country’s national parks.

The National Park Service manages 14 locations in Texas, including two national parks and other protected landscapes. Here are the participating parks:
The selected fee-free dates are:
  • Monday, Jan. 15: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
  • Saturday, April 20: First Day of National Park Week
  • Wednesday, June 19: Juneteenth
  • Sunday, Aug. 4: Anniversary of the Great American Outdoors Act
  • Saturday, Sept. 28: National Public Lands Day
  • Monday, Nov. 11: Veterans Day
The fee waiver does not cover amenity or user fees for camping, boat launches, transportation, special tours, or other activities.
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Rebecca McRobbie

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Here’s some delicious news. Starship Bagel — named the best bagel place in 2023 at the New York BagelFest — is now available at Avoca Coffee. If bagels aren’t your thing, you can also grab a Gizmo’s Gourmet breakfast burrito.
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