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2024 FWFWF Festival Officially 6 Weeks Away


Wine Foundation’s milestone year, it proudly unveils the first full chef lineup for one of the five signature events of the 2024 Fort Worth Food + Wine Festival (April 4-7 2024) – ‘The Main Event’ (April 5). From small bites to wine tastings, craft beer pours, cocktail sips, and beyond, ‘The Main Event’ has become synonymous with decadent offerings, providing attendees with a true celebration of tastes and talents at the Heart of the Ranch at Clearfork. From seasoned veterans to emerging stars, ‘The Main Event’ promises a delectable culinary journey.

Reflecting on the fantastic lineup, Festival Executive Director Julie Eastman said, “As we celebrate the Foundation’s 10th year, I’m thrilled to share these amazing chefs and beverage providers for ‘The Main Event.’ Each participant adds their own special touch to the festival, creating an unforgettable experience for food and wine lovers. We’re excited to bring our supporters a delicious gathering at the FWFWF, filled with culinary delights and memorable moments!”

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Sip & Shop at FW’s Worthington

The Worthington Hotel, in conjunction with Rooftop Cinema Club, invites you to an exciting Pride-themed Sip & Shop Series on June 15th. Taking place on the breathtaking rooftop of The Worthington Hotel, this event promises an evening of shopping, happy hour delights, and a special film screening that celebrates the LGBTQIA+ community.

The Sip & Shop series occurs every third Thursday, featuring a different theme each month. Following the successful debut last month with a “Made in Texas” theme, this Pride edition is only the second event in the series, offering a unique opportunity to enjoy an inclusive and festive atmosphere.

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Fort Worth Food + Wine Recap

The Fort Worth Food + Wine Festival is North Texas’ most celebrated cuisine and beverage festival, taking place over four days and nights in venues around our thriving culinary community. The festival’s growing roster of talented chefs and food artisans, as well as craft brewers and distinctive vintners, bring a range of tastes, styles and methods that reflect the diversity of the city itself. We also offer events leading up to the festival, including Shooting with the Chefs and Reserve Wine Tasting.

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61 Osteria – with Exec Chef Blaine Staniford – Opening on Tuesday, January 31

61 Osteria, Fort Worth’s much-anticipated restaurant opening by well-known Fort Worth restaurateur, Adam Jones and acclaimed Chef Blaine Staniford, will finally open for drinks and dinner service in Downtown Fort Worth at 500 W 7th St., Fort Worth, TX 76102 on Tuesday, January 31.

Lunch, brunch and a family-style, traditional Sunday Supper will launch separately in the coming weeks and months.

With the Italian word osteria meaning a place serving wine and simple food with a focus on specialties – 61 Osteria will most appropriately embrace the seasons and offer guests traditional Italian dishes with a focus on simple, seasonal ingredients sourced from the best quality and local farmers.

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Sabor y Amor: Pan-Latin Valentines Dinner in Fort Worth

Valentine’s Day is not just for couples, it’s a day to celebrate love in all its forms. This year, Toro Toro in Fort Worth presents a specialty three-course menu, “Día De San Valentín” by Chef Richard Sandoval to celebrate with your significant other, best friends, or even on your own. 

For the first course, Toro Toro offers our deliciously fresh Aguachile de Scallops, perfectly prepared Bison Carpaccio, or their beautifully presented Corona de Flores soup. Each dish is infused with a pan-latin flare, showcasing the bold flavors and vibrant colors of Latin America. 

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Toro Toro FW “Meet the Maker” Clase Azul Tequila Feb 24th

Check in at Toro Toro Fort Worth for an exclusive forthcoming installment of the ‘Meet the Maker’ series with ultra-premium tequila distillery Clase Azul on Thursday, February 24 from 5:00 until 7:00 PM. Known for its supremacy, smooth sips, and spectacularly complex flavors and aroma, Clase Azul is synonymous with luxury tequila. Join us to sample from Clase Azul’s renowned range of tequilas and mezcal, craft cocktails, complimentary lounge bites, and happy hour pricing while you delve into the history of Clase Azul and learn more about one of the most sought-after tequilas in the world. 

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FOODHALL on Crockett Row Grand Opening Dec 7th

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FOODHALL at Crockett Row is proud to announce several new vendors as it prepares for its grand opening on Dec. 7 & 8. The first of its kind in Fort Worth, FOODHALL at Crockett Row will offer cuisines from many local chefs and purveyors including Knife Burger from chef John Tesar, Butler’s Cabinet from chef Joshua Harmon, Abe Froman’s of Fort Worth from chef Victor Villarreal, Not Just Q, Rollin’ n Bowlin’, Press Waffle Co., EB2, The Dock, Shawarma Bar, Aina Poke Co. and Gigi’s Cupcakes.

Joshua Harmon will open Butler’s Cabinet, a deli and marketplace inspired by a love of discovering treats in his mother’s pantry as a child. The menu will include sandwiches such as the Deviled Belly Melt with housemade American cheese and maple-miso smoked onions, as well as the County Ham with sour cherry, fresh cheese, housemade koji butter and greens. Harmon will source produce locally and make many ingredients in house, including smoked and cured meats, cheeses and pickles. Handcrafted beverages will include The Fig Lebowski, a cold brew with fig-espresso syrup and the Black Fog London made with Earl Grey tea, vanilla syrup and charcoal milk. Continue reading

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Fort Worth Opera Announces Cast for Tango Opera María de Buenos Aires *Video*

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Fort Worth Opera (FWOpera) announced today the thrilling cast and artistic team behind the company’s production of Astor Piazzolla’s tango opera, María de Buenos Aires, which opens the 2018 Fort Worth Opera Festival on April 27, 2018. Praised for her “smouldering stage presence” (New York Times), and richly-hued voice” (BBC Music Magazine), Argentinean mezzo-soprano Solange Merdinian stars as the ill-fated María, a young woman living in the slums of Buenos Aires, who finds herself seduced by the sounds of tango.

Commanding Mexican-American baritone Luis Alejandro Orozco, reprises his acclaimed role of El Payador, the traveling, romantic balladeer. Rounding out this talented cast is three-time Emmy-winning journalist, SuperLatina TV host, and best-selling author Gaby Natale, who plays the mischievous El Duende.  Continue reading

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