Bring your dog and grab a seat on the patio for cold drinks, live music, and delicious food. | Photo by @birdiessocialclub
Is it just us, or does eating outside make food taste better?
Whether it be for live music, views, aesthetics and decor, cocktails, or just enjoying the nice weather, there’s a patio for every occasion. Here are 50 of our favorite places for outdoor dining in Fort Worth.
Second Rodeo Brewing, Fort Worth Stockyards Sure as heck ain’t my first. This dog-friendly patio is located across from Paloma Suerte and offers daily live music and good grub like wings, loaded nachos + smash burgers.
The Post, West 7th
Formerly located in the River East district, The Post is a live music venue with unique cocktails and savory bar bites, which makes it a great destination for outdoor dining.
The Bearded Lady, Near Southside
Located on South Main, the low-key gastropub offers a high-key outdoor dining experience, including pub food and a rotating craft beer list.
“Sunset Boulevard” | 2 p.m. | The Modern | $5 | During the museum’s “My Favorite Films” series, enjoy a showing of the 1950 satire about an aging silent film actress who refuses to let her stardom die.
Citrus with a Texas Twist | 6:30-9 p.m. | Central Market Fort Worth | $95 | In this hands-on class, you’ll learn the steps of making “chile y limon” scallops with a buerre blanc sauce, lemon-garlic potatoes, and ruby red grapefruit cake.
Retrophonics | 8-11 p.m. | Magnolia Motor Lounge | Free | Break up your week by enjoying a free performance featuring a local funk and soul band.
Thursday, April 3
Fort Worth Food + Wine Festival | 5:30 p.m. | Heart of the Ranch at Clearfork | $75 | Kick off day one of the annual festival with tacos and tequila featuring local favorites from Dos Mares and the new Shōgun Taqueria.
TCU Horned Frogs Baseball | 6 p.m. | Williams-Reilly Field | $6+ | Hoops season may be over, but you can still watch the Horned Frogs play ball with the BYU Cougars.
Friday, April 4
“The Little Mermaid” | Friday, April 4-Sunday, April 13 | Times vary | Casa Manana | $52+ | Go “Under the Sea” with Ariel and Flounder at the Children’s Theatre production of City Editor Elizabeth’s favorite Disney animated musical.
Shane Smith & the Saints | Friday, April 4-Saturday, April 5 | 6 p.m. | Billy Bob’s Texas | $25+ | Enjoy two nights of performances from the American red dirt country band and singers of “All I See is You.”
Movement Meditation | 7-9:30 p.m. | Fort Worth Water Gardens | $33 | Start your weekend off right with a silent, free-form dance flow surrounded by the sounds of cascading water — no equipment is needed.
Forsaken by her love, Giselle succumbs to madness and offers forgiveness in death to save her faithless suitor from the vengeful Willis.
This captivating performance features delicate, yet, demanding choreography, intricate pointe work, and sweeping, ghost-like movements — evoking an otherworldly sense of beauty.
Will the ghostly Willis have their revenge, or will forgiveness prevail?
Arts Fort Worth has launched a new platform to bring local artists and local business owners together for collaboration. Culturalyst: Fort Worth makes it easy to browse artists’ portfolios to find what you’re looking for. Artists can make a profile today for free and begin sharing their work. (Fort Worth Report)
Plan Ahead
Next Tuesday, April 8, a production team will close streets downtown to shoot scenes for Taylor Sheridan’s show “Landman.” The left lane of West 6th Street between Taylor and Throckmorton + West 7th Street between Lamar and Taylor will be closed. Check your commute before heading out. (Fort Worth Star-Telegram)
Announced
Dayne’s Craft Barbecue in Aledo is extending dinner service on Fridays and Saturdays to 8 p.m. Some barbecue joints only stay open until the small-batch sells out, but thanks to a new smoker and an additional night crew, Dayne’s is changing that. The extended hours begin Friday, April 11. (Fort Worth Star-Telegram)
Closed
Three Fort Worth restaurants shut their doors last month — Dublin’s Square, Southlake’s Another Broken Egg Cafe, and Arlington’s Burger Extreme. Learn more about what to look forward to in restaurant news, like a patio brunch with a live DJ at Emilia’s and Salata’s new tofu option. (CultureMap Fort Worth)
Older Adults
Sagewood of Heritage Glen, a new senior living facility, is coming to east Alliance this fall and will offer assisted living and memory care. Floor plans range from 331-sqft single bedrooms to 768-sqft two-bedrooms. Amenities will include a coffee bar, dining rooms, a wellness center, game rooms, a courtyard, and on-site therapies. (Community Impact)
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Happy 27th anniversary to our friend at WFAA and meteorologist Greg Fields. Thank you for sharing your weather updates with us every day. Peep the custom Greg T-shirts his fans — aka his coworkers — made for him to celebrate his milestone.
Sports
The TCU Horned Frogs may be out of the NCAA Tournament, but we can still cheer on the Texas Longhorns when they tip off against the South Carolina Gamecocks this Friday, April 4, in Tampa, Fla. Get the biggest stories from the local experts of the Longhorns with LockedOn’s daily podcasts.
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