Fort Worth is getting a new front porch. Westside Village will welcome Levee Porch, a concept created by Chimy’s owner and operator, Kyle Wright and Jason Finley, intertwined with a Fort Worth outpost of Tailwaters Fly Fishing Co.
Designed as both a family-friendly destination and a waypoint, this original concept will bring together river culture and hospitality, serving as a place to browse fly fishing gear and merchandise, grab a beer and food with friends, listen to music, and plan your next fly fishing trip while casting out rods on the river.
Nearly 1,500 square feet of Tailwaters retail floor space will open onto a layered outdoor experience, where Levee Porch unfolds. Approximately 400 square feet of laid-back bar area flows into an intimate, shaded 500-square-foot covered porch with a walk-up bar window. The patio is slightly elevated with stairs leading to a beer garden below.
Levee Porch was conceived by Kyle Wright and Jason Finley, the team behind Chimy’s, which has spent more than 25 years building a loyal community of customers across multiple locations with its casual, high-energy approach to food and gathering. The menu will feature approachable, craveable handhelds, including burgers, hot dogs, cheesesteak sandwiches, and Cubans, paired with ice-cold beer, mojitos, and margaritas. It is equally suited for a casual lunch with friends or family, or an afternoon spent along the river.
“We have often thought about opening a second store but could never find the right location, synergy, or deal that made sense. It is only fitting that we enter our 20th year in business with a new location in Fort Worth, on the West Fork of the Trinity, and in partnership with old friend and supporter, Kyle Wright,” said Tailwaters Fly Fishing Co. Co-owner David Leake. “We are viewing a second door as an incredible opportunity to expand our overall shop offerings and make stronger ties with the traveling angler community in Fort Worth. What better spot to do it than in conjunction with what will surely be one of the most popular and fun restaurants and watering holes in the city.”
