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.
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.
Coming Soon
Duchess, Downtown | New American | Projected opening: March 2025
2007 “Top Chef” runner-up Casey Thompson serves upscale Texas food like boar chili and beef carpaccio ciabatta at this bar and restaurant anchoring the new Nobleman Hotel.
Dos Mares, West 7th | Seafood | Projected opening: May 2025
A concept of chef Juan Ramón Cárdenas meaning “two seas,” this restaurant features casual Mexican seafood and will open next door to Don Artemio.
Duong DeVille, White Settlement | Vietnamese | Projected opening: December 2025
Gumpling chef and grocery store owner Hao Tran will open a new eatery that will serve specialties inspired by her Vietnamese heritage, like dumplings, pastries, and breads.
Blues in the Night: A Fundraiser for FWAMMFest | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Blank Space Fort Worth | Donation-based | Get tickets to the Fort Worth African American Roots Music Festival, the nonprofit event featuring Texas blues from EJ Mathews.
“Like Water for Chocolate” | 2 p.m. | The Modern | Free | Watch the 1992 Golden Globe-nominated Mexican film about the struggles of romance, family dynamics, and family tradition.
Valentine Tour Party | 4-10 p.m. | Rahr & Sons Brewing Co. | $20 | Enjoy a photo booth, live music from DJ MFG, and three pours with your $20 wristband.
TCU Men’s Basketball | 6 p.m. | Ed & Rae Schollmaier Arena | $4+ | Watch the Horned Frogs tip off against the Oklahoma State Cowboys.
Thursday, Feb. 13
Cowgirls & Cocktails Galentine’s | 5:30-8:30 p.m. | Refinery 714, Kimpton Harper | $45 | Connect with fellow women of DFW by taking advantage of the photo opportunities or making a mini flower bouquet.
Galentine’s Day (FWMSH Version) | 6-9 p.m. | Jane & John Justin Foundation Omni Theater | $50 | All ages are welcome to attend this Taylor Swift-themed event that has a friendship bracelet station, glam bar, and calligraphy demos.
Due to track work, on Sunday, Feb. 16 TEXrail service won’t be available at Central Station or T&P Station until 5 p.m. Riders may use Bus Route 6 if needing to travel between the two stations. Service between North Side Station and DFW Airport Terminal B Station will operate on its regular schedule.
Civic
The City of Fort Worth and the FWFD will host the grand opening of Fire Station 43 on Tuesday, Feb. 18 at 9 a.m. The new 11,000-sqft fire station is located on Walsh Ranch Parkway and will serve the west side of Cowtown — off Interstate 30 — which includes the Walsh Ranch development.
Giveaway
In honor of H-E-B turning 120 this year, the Texas-favorite grocery chain is giving away a free year of groceries every day for the next 119 days. To enter the Big Thanks Texas Giveaway, download the My H-E-B app, tap the barcode icon in the top right, and scan it at checkout. Good luck y’all.
Edu
Fort Worth Country Day unveiled its newest $25 million, 32,270-sqft learning facility. The Annie Richardson Bass Lower School Building, which replaced the Lower School’s previous 60-year-old structure, opened last month. It will serve as a place to inspire and engage its students. (Fort Worth Report)
Eat
Calling all croquet enthusiasts. Chef Tim Love is bringing a new concept to Cowtown and it will be a “country club for the people.” Stewart’s Croquet & Cocktails, an indoor-outdoor cocktail bar and croquet club, is coming this spring to the River District. (Fort Worth Magazine)
Biz
Move over Costco — a new bulk wholesaler is coming to town. Massachusetts-based BJ’s Wholesale Club is set to begin construction on a $9.5 million, 107,000-sqft store on Altamesa boulevard in June. Memberships start at $60 per year to shop for bulk groceries and gas. (Fort Worth Star-Telegram)
Number
$375,000. That’s the amount the grand champion steer sold for Saturday during the Junior Sale of Champions auction at the Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo. The steer, an American Cross named Alley Cat, was raised by 16-year-old Mattison Koepp and sold to Vaden’s Acoustics and Drywall. (WFAA)
Featured
In case you missed it, a North Texas family’s cooler company was featured in a Super Bowl ad Sunday for Google Gemini. Bison Coolers, a Fort-Worth-based company, uses Gemini to help write product copy for its e-commerce business. (WFAA)
Weather
This week is looking cold and wet, so WFAA meteorologist Greg Fields shared a 14-day weather forecast. Follow for more updates.
Sports
UT alum Xavier Worthy became the first Longhorn in history to score a touchdown at a Super Bowl when he caught a 24-yard pass from Patrick Mahomes in the third quarter on Sunday. Hear more about the Texas Longhorns from local experts on Locked On’s daily podcasts.
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The Buy
The Buy
Fun fact: Nordstrom Rack gets new arrivals every day that are marked down up to 60%. Here are some we have our eye on:
Fuzz Lab Fort Worth is located on Sage Meadow Trail in Alliance. | Photo by FTWtoday
Here’s a fun and creative date idea for you and your Valentine. Fuzz Lab is an arts and craft studio located in Alliance where you can try rug tufting, canvas painting, drip painting, and whipped cream clay design. I tested my skills at rug tufting and designed this cute little cowboy smiley for my bathroom. 10/10 would recommend.
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