Fans of Urban Egg will know the Cinnamon Swirl pancake is where it’s at. | Photo by FTWtoday
Looking for the next new restaurant hitting Fort Worth’s food scene? Check out these new buzzy places to eat and drink in Fort Worth — plus, some spots coming soon. Keep tabs on this list to stay ahead of the culinary curve. And don’t forget to bookmark it.
Urban Egg
The Colorado breakfast chain opens today, introducing breakfast with a modern twist to Texas for the first time. Editor Elizabeth suggests the billion-dollar bacon, cinnamon swirl pancakes, and the buttermilk and sage biscuits and gravy.
Buff City Soap Self-Care Class | 6-7:30 p.m. | Lost Oak Winery, Burleson | $50 | Sip, mix, and mingle while you create your own laundry soap, scented body scrub, body butter, and shower steamer to take home.
Jim Milan’s Bucket List Jazz Band | 7 p.m. | Tulips Fort Worth | $7 | Enjoy smooth jazz from the band still playing in the name of a Fort Worth man whose last wish before he died was to start a jazz band.
Thursday, June 26
Kids Day | 10 a.m. | AT&T Stadium, Arlington | $16+ | Kids will love the bounce houses, lawn games, football + soccer challenges, inflatables, a live DJ, and exclusive stadium access — food will be available for purchase.
Monte Xanic Wine Dinner | 7-9:30 p.m. | Toro Toro Fort Worth | $200+ | Reserve a seat and join a Sommelier-led, paired four-course wine dinner featuring Monte Xanic wines from Guadalajara, Mexico.
Friday, June 27
Labubu Bento Cake Event | Friday, June 27-Sunday, June 29 | 4-9 p.m. | Kung Fu Tea | Cost of purchase | Labubus have entered the chat — try Labubu-themed boba and candy toppers, as well as a Labubu-decorated bento cake for $25.
Bricks In The Wall: The Sight & Sound of Pink Floyd | 9 p.m. | Tannahill’s Tavern & Music Hall | $29+ | Listen to a live rock band perform Pink Floyd’s beloved hits like “Wish You Were Here” and “Comfortably Numb.”
Stuff Your Stainless Day at Morgan’s Ice Cream. Bring in your stainless steel mug and select four scoops of your favorite creamy ice cream flavors for $10. What a sweet deal.
Drink
Sip sip hooray. We heard about the new cocktail bar opening up from the owners of The Local. River’s Cocktail and Wine Bar is coming to the River District early next month, and co-owner Brian Torres says patrons can look forward to upgraded decor, two craft cocktail menus, and a variety of wines. (Fort Worth Star-Telegram)
Outdoors
If you step into the heat of summer, step into the Fort Worth Botanic Garden (FWBG). The FWBG is offering discounted admission on Thursdays, July 3 through Aug. 28. Adults get in for $5 + children 6-15 get in for $3. Check out its Dog Days events coming up.
Kids
A new state law permits eligible parents of pre-K students to receive up to $10,000 annually of financial support. The funds may be used for tuition at private or community-based child care centers, textbooks, or related school costs. Providers are still working out how to verify eligibility + how payments will run. (Fort Worth Report)
Sports
Tonight, tune into the 2025 NBA draft special with WFAA+ and follow WFAA sports anchor Mike Leslie for more live sports coverage on the Dallas Mavericks.
Listen
Star potential or fading light? Listen to the local experts of the Dallas Stars grade players Matt Duchene, Sam Steel + Oscar Bäck’s 2024-2025 hockey season with LockedOn’s latest podcast episode.
Biz
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“The Billy Club Puppets” pays tribute to “commedia dell’arte,” or Italian comedy, and includes colorful characters, stage fighting, puppetry + music with a sprinkling of Spanish. | Photo by Hip Pocket Theatre
Hip Pocket Theatre raised its curtain on its 49th season last month, premiering Sam Shepard’s “The Mad Dog Blues.” Right now through Sunday, July 13, it’ll be performing Federico Garcia Lorca’s “The Billy Club Puppets.” Grab tickets for the 9 p.m. showtime. Pro tip: Pack a seat cushion and bug spray.
Don’t forget to show up early or stay after the show for live music by local artists in the BackYard picnic-style bar. Here’s a look at the rest of the season:
“Old Mother West Wind” | Friday, Aug. 1-Sunday, Aug. 24
In case you’ve been living under a rock, Shakira stopped by Globe Life Field this month during her “Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran” tour. Not even the international pop sensation could resist a photo opportunity. Stars — they’re just like us.
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Newsletter Editor Elizabeth meets Hip Pocket Theatre’s Managing Director and mentor of the Diane Simons Mentorship Program Gianina Lambert.
Photo by FTWtoday
Founded in 1976, Hip Pocket Theatre has presented 287 shows in Fort Worth. Earlier this year, it launched The Diane Simons Mentorship Program (named for one of its founders), which trains students ages 17-22 in stage management, lighting design, scenic design, costume design + more. Grabs tickets to see a show or consider donating to help this charming, independent theatre reach its goals.
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