The wood-fired oven at Felina sits where the brew tanks used to be. That’s the detail that tells you the most about how this restaurant came together. Alessandro and Alfonso Salvatore needed a bigger kitchen for a bigger idea, and the old Funky Picnic Brewery & Cafe space on Bryan Avenue in South Main had the bones for it, so they took an industrial shell and warmed it up until it felt like theirs.
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Charlie Unlu spent more than a decade managing expensive dining rooms — steakhouses, luxury hotels, the Dallas Cowboys organization. He understood restaurants from every angle. What none of those jobs let him do was put his wife Leman’s cooking in front of people.
Her family recipes go back generations in Turkey. They started selling her baklava at farmers markets, built a following, and in early 2025 opened a food hall stall at the Funky Town Food Hall under the name Beren — after their youngest daughter. Fort Worth Magazine called it one of the best new restaurants of the year. It had a waiting list on weekends.
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Nonna Tata in Fort Worth makes you want to order everything. The kitchen smells like garlic sizzling in olive oil, tomatoes breaking down into thick, sweet sauces, fresh herbs torn by hand, and bread that’s just come out of the oven, crust crackling and interior soft enough to soak up sauce like it’s meant to.
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The Mont at 3729 Saint Amand Circle unveils its fall menu, featuring seasonal small plates, seafood, and entrees, alongside its first dedicated bar and patio menu.
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Fort Worth’s west side is about to welcome a fresh take on refined dining with the opening of The Mont on Thursday, August 7. Located just outside the Montserrat neighborhood at 4729 Saint Amand Circle, The Mont is the latest project from Cousin’s BBQ owner Jeff Payne and longtime industry partner Jason Cross.
“The Mont is all about connection—bringing people together around thoughtful food and timeless atmosphere,” says Payne.
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Rodeo Goat has turned burger-making into an art form, stacking their creations with wild combinations that somehow always make sense. The foundation is a half-pound house-ground patty, seared just right and served on a soft, toasted bun. From there, things get wild. The “Sugar Burger” mixes grilled peaches with candied bacon, caramelized onions, and jalapeño jam—sweet, smoky, spicy, and rich all in one bite. The “Terlingua” goes full Texas with house-made chili, shredded cheddar, onion, and corn chips for crunch. The “Telluride” is packed with roasted green chiles, poblano goat cheese, and fried onions, giving it a bold, earthy heat.
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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 1935, Joe T. Garcia, who owned a grocery store that served plates of food outside his home near the stockyards of Fort Worth, Texas. His wife, known as Jessie but affectionately called “Mamasuez,” contributed her delicious enchiladas, which quickly gained popularity among local workers. Following Joe T.’s passing in 1953, Mamasuez faced a pivotal moment; unfamiliar with the intricacies of smoking meats, she decided to focus solely on her signature cheese enchiladas.
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