Charming + laid back

• Nish! Mediterranean Grill | Come for the conversation, stay for the delicious Mediterranean food. Recommended by reader Jayne F., this homey spot is perfect for certified yappers.
• Macaluso’s | This unassuming, intimate Italian restaurant recommended by Dianne S. is perfect for peace and quiet.
• Michaels Cuisine Restaurant and Bar | Head to this restaurant’s back area for a quieter vibe that makes you feel like a regular.

Cozy + vibey

• Wishbone & Flynt | Reader Suzin H. recommends this spot with a hidden bar inside — the Amber Room — that’s primed for a relaxed hangout.
• Thompson’s Bookstore | We love conversing behind the curtain-separated booths + on the comfy seating options at this basement-level speakeasy and cigar lounge.
• Southside Cellar | Grab a spot on the couch at this cozy bar. Avoid Tuesdays after 8:30 p.m. if you don’t want to listen to open mic comedy.

Romantic

• 61 Osteria | Recommended by several readers, 61 Osteria is perfect for date night conversation. The upscale Italian restaurant has plenty of seating, but we love the curved booths best for deep chats.
• Piola Italian Restaurant & Garden | Reader Louise K. suggests this neighborhood gem in North Hi Mount. Keep the conversation going after dining with a ~15-minute walk to the Kimbell.
• Saint-Emilion | Feel like you’ve transported overseas at this restaurant recommended by reader Angela T., where you can converse while dining on classic French dishes.
• Maiden | This upscale plant-based restaurant is one of Senior City Editor Kate’s favorite spots to dine and discuss.

• Art Night for Adults | Wednesday, Sept. 4 | 6-7:30 p.m. | Grapevine Public Library | Free | Not all art has to be fine art — de-stress with a no-pressure craft night for ages 18+.

• Crafted Cocktails Mixology Series | Thursday, Sept. 5 | 6:30-8 p.m. | Kimpton Harper Hotel | $55 | Learn how to mix two specialty Tito’s cocktails from a 24th-floor lounge.
• Adulting: A Comedy Show For Adults | Thursday, Sept. 5 | 8-10 p.m. | Big Laugh Comedy Club | $20 | Leave adulting behind for the night and laugh to comedians like Kris Gardner, Ihoma, and Jordan Marshall.

• Fort Worth Fall Home & Garden Show | Friday, Sept. 6-Sunday, Sept. 8 | Times vary | Will Rogers Memorial Center | Free | Browse home and garden products, bring your children to the kids zone, and learn from master gardener seminars.

• Drawing in the Garden: Pollinator Pathway | Saturday, Sept. 7 | 9-11 a.m. | Fort Worth Botanic Garden | $30-$35 | Bring your favorite drawing medium and join this garden demonstration by an award-winning artist instructor.
• Lit BBQ Cook Off/Car and Bike Show | Saturday, Sept. 7 | 12-8 p.m. | Oils R Us | $9-$225 | Admire classic cars and motorcycles + eat barbecue from local pitmasters competing to win cash prizes.

• Afternoon Tea: Autumn in the Air | Sunday, Sept. 8 | 4-5:30 p.m. | Central Market Fort Worth | $70 | Celebrate autumn’s imminent arrival with afternoon tea and small bites.

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• After three years at Dickies Arena, the Panther City Lacrosse Club will hang up their helmets. The National Lacrosse League announced over the weekend that the franchise ceased all operations and players under contract will be included in a dispersal draft.

• City Council approved additional CARES Act funds that will go to programs for elderly services and homeless support. The $250,000 amendment will allocate funds to public service agencies through a request for proposals, with final approvals expected by December.

• Fort Worth Public Library cardholders can now check out free general admission passes to the Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge. 25 physical passes are available across library branches + 25 ePasses are available online. See what else you can check out from the library.

• TCU’s out-of-state enrollment is growing. According to data from TCU, the school’s percentage of out-of-state students in 2023 was 52% — most of whom come from California. Since 2018, the percentage of out-of-state Horned Frogs has outnumbered the percentage of in-state students. (Fort Worth Report)

• Join Fort Works Art’s block party this Saturday, Sept. 7 to check out opening receptions for its two newest exhibitions, live music, a pop-up bar, and local artwork. The block party will take place at the gallery and Hotel Dryce, with events beginning at 12 p.m.

• Lexington-based company Big Ass Fans recently opened a 210,000-sqft manufacturing facility in Lake Worth, creating 100 local jobs. The facility marks Big Ass Fans’ expansion into Texas for production, where CEO Ken Walma says the company’s No. 1 market is located.

• NFL sports reporter Ed Werder will join WFAA to cover the Dallas Cowboys’ 2024-2025 season. Werder will be covering the Cowboys with three live TV appearances and two written online pieces weekly.

• It may not be a snowy winter wonderland, but Grapevine still brings Hallmark vibes during the holidays. The city was listed as a finalist in Newsweek’s roundup of Best Christmas Towns in the US. Vote for Grapevine to be featured in the Top 10 by Thursday, Sept. 26.

• 490. That’s how many tons of carbon the trees in Fort Worth Botanic Garden’s South Woods store, according to recent findings by TCU students. The trees also produce over 35 tons of oxygen + help avoid runoff of 176,000 gallons of water. (Fort Worth Report)

• The NHL season begins next month, and we’re wondering if Logan Stankoven could win the Calder Memorial Trophy this year. Listen to the local experts of the Dallas Stars discuss the possibility in Locked On’s daily podcasts.
  

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• Summer temps below 100°
• More sidewalks in the city (which could address walkability, something locals have expressed the city needs to improve)
• $500 rent forever
• Unlimited gift cards to your favorite local businesses (we’re looking at you, Fort Worth coffee shops)
• Better traffic flow on I-35