Fort Worth has been waiting on this one for a while. Hao Tran — the chef behind Hao’s Grocery & Café on the Near Southside and the closest thing Fort Worth has to a dumpling institution — is building her first full restaurant. It’s called Duong DeVille, and if the five-month construction timeline holds, it should open sometime this summer.
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If you have not made it to The Usual on Magnolia Avenue in Fort Worth lately, April gives you several good reasons to fix that. The bar — which opened in 2009 and has the quiet distinction of being the second oldest craft cocktail bar in Texas — is rolling out a new seasonal menu, launching a weekly creative gathering series, and hosting a dinner on April 26 that pairs sous chefs from Bonnell’s Fine Texas Cuisine with one of Fort Worth’s best bartenders. Three different things happening in one month is more than most bars manage in a year.
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Fort Worth is about to pick up one of Austin’s more inventive nights out. Dirdie Birdie is opening in the West 7th district, exporting a concept that treats miniature golf as backdrop, centerpiece, and social glue all at once. What began in Austin as an indoor 12-hole course wrapped inside a full restaurant and cocktail bar is now positioning itself squarely in Fort Worth’s nightlife corridor.
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The Mont is setting the stage for a night of pure culinary enchantment on Thursday, November 20 at 6:30 p.m., inviting guests to experience French wine and cuisine in a way that feels both intimate and transportive. For one evening, Fort Worth diners can slip into a world of refined flavors as Chef Michael Duff presents a five-course tasting menu, each dish paired with exceptional French wines selected and introduced by Dan Miller of Republic National Distributing Company.
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Panther City BBQ sits just off Evans Avenue, adjacent to Fort Worth’s Southside, in a modest, corrugated metal structure with picnic tables under a covered patio. It doesn’t aim for flash—it lets the smoke speak for itself. What began as a food truck founded by Chris Magallanes and Ernie Morales in 2018 has evolved into a fixture of the city’s barbecue scene, known as much for its precision as its boldness. Both owners grew up in Fort Worth and cut their teeth on backyard smokers, competitive cooking, and a deep appreciation for Texas barbecue’s central traditions. But they weren’t content to just replicate the past—they wanted to push the genre forward.
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Step inside Carshon’s Delicatessen in Fort Worth, and you’re not just walking into a restaurant—you’re stepping into a chapter of the city’s culinary history. Open since 1928 and still family-owned, Carshon’s has built its legacy on simple ingredients, comforting dishes, and a deep-rooted respect for tradition. It’s a place where generations gather over steaming mugs of coffee, deli sandwiches so big they lean under their own weight, and daily specials etched in chalk.
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In Fort Worth’s historic Stockyards District, Lonesome Dove Western Bistro stands as a testament to Chef Tim Love’s innovative approach to cuisine. Since its inception in 2000, this establishment has redefined Western dining by blending bold flavors with modern sophistication.
Chef Tim Love, a native Texan, embarked on his culinary journey after honing his skills in Knoxville and Colorado. Returning to Texas, he opened Lonesome Dove Western Bistro, aiming to celebrate the diverse ingredients and cultures that have shaped the American West.
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There’s something stirring in the American psyche — a return to boots-on-the-ground authenticity, wide open skies, and the tactile textures of a life lived out West. But don’t expect dusty saloons and kitschy tumbleweed tropes. At The Worthington Renaissance in Fort Worth, Texas, the Old West rides again — but this time, it’s dressed in leather-trimmed luxury, crafted cocktails, and editorial-caliber design. Welcome to Cowboy Core 2.0, and yes, Beyoncé would approve.
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