August DowntownFW by Lee Newquist

Sundance Square Stockyards Cultural District Near Southside

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August 2009

Expert advice on making downtown your home address

Also in this issue Downtown Goes Green | Lowdown on Uptown | TCC Trinity River Campus Southside Public Art | UTA Fort Worth Center

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DowntownFW! With this edition, we have improved the design and quality of our monthly publication to provide you, our readers, with unparalled insight into what downtown Fort Worth and its surrounding areas have to offer. Each month, DowntownFW features stories about the people and businesses that make our center city unique. From events at Sundance Square to the various shopping, dining, and drinking establishments available in and around downtown, we’ll continue to update you on why our city is the most desirable place to live, work, and play. Downtown Fort Worth is considered by many to be one of the “best downtowns” in the US and each month we’ll give you plenty of ideas on how to “best” experience our city. Downtown is fortunate to be in close proximity to great neighborhoods that contribute to Fort Worth’s charm and character. The Stockyards, the Cultural District, and Fort Worth South are just a few of these that share in our goal of maintaining the energy and intrigue of Fort Worth as it continues to evolve into a world class city.

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Welcome to the August issue of

Expert Advice On making downtown you home address.............................................

Many Shades of Green How downtown FW is going green........................................................

Lowdown on Uptown

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8 Rock ‘N’ Enroll Tarrant County College Trinity River Campus........................................... 9 Update on Developer Tom Struhs Uptown projects..................................

Avenue of Lights

Highlighting some of FW South’s Public Art Projects..................................

The Foodie Pages

Table Scout..................................................................... 16 You Gotta Try This.............................................................. 16 Beat the Clock................................................................. 17

August Entertainment What’s going on around Cowtown........................................................

UT Arlington Fort Worth Center

20 Downtown Dining Listings.......................................... 22 New sourch for executive education.....................................................

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Expert advice on making downtown your home address By Celestina Phillips

Renting in Downtown In some cases, renting downtown may be a better option than buying, at least at first. Anise Moon, residential leasing representative for Sundance Square, says that leasing provides many convenient perks and can be a good way to get acclimated to city living. “If someone is new to Fort Worth, leasing is a great way to not only experience the wonders of living in a vibrant downtown, but it allows you to take the time to get to know the city and look at all the options before making a permanent decision,” Moon said. “Leasing also allows a person more flexibility. After a year they can move to a different area.” Moon represents Sanger Lofts and Sundance West Apartments, two of the very first residential options in downtown Fort Worth. The historic Sanger Building and its 59 chic apartments are located on Fourth Street, just above some of Sundance Square’s most popular retail outlets, including Leddy’s Ranch, Starbucks, and Pappagallo Classiques. Constructed in 1929, the Sanger Building once housed the first air conditioned department store west of the Mississippi. The industrial feel of the building lends to a nostalgic metropolitan feel. “We are in a true loft,” said Sanger Lofts resident Helen Matheson. “We have concrete floors, the vents are visible and it’s all one open space.” Helen and her husband Don left their Park Hill home four years ago after living there for four decades. The couple decided they didn’t need all of their extra space and wanted to totally change their lifestyle. Now they walk out the door in any direction and have instant entertainment. “We can leave our loft at 10 minutes before any performance at the Bass Hall,” Helen said. Sundance West Apartments are located in a 4

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12-story mixed-used development in Sundance Square. Restaurants and venues in the same development include Reata, Four Day Weekend, Daddy Jack’s Seafood and more. The structure was the first apartment building constructed in downtown Fort Worth during the current revitalization. “Renting a home in the Sanger Lofts or Sundance West Apartments has many advantages,” Moon said. “The residents who are former homeowners love the minimal maintenance and carefree lifestyle that living in a Sundance Square property provides. Instead of spending their evenings and weekends overseeing the lawn and pool, they can leisurely walk out their front door to some of the city’s best restaurants, live theatre, art galleries and unique retail shops. Another big plus for our residents who travel a lot is having peace-of-mind that their home is secure while they are away.” There are plenty of prime rental properties in the downtown area, including AMLI Upper West Side, Firestone, The Depot, Lincoln Apartments at Trinity Bluff and more. One unique rental possibility is Kress Fort Worth. The historic art-deco building was constructed in 1936 and was originally designed as a department store. Today the building houses spacious, contemporary lofts that sit above Fox and Hound English Pub. West Seventh Street also provides new rental options in the rapidly developing mixeduse area, including the Parkside at So7 and West 7th. Parkside is now leasing one and twobedroom apartment homes, from 800-plus square feet to over 1,500 square feet. The homes have a boutique feel, with only nine units per floor. Residents will enjoy the extensive windows with downtown and Trinity River views. West 7th will debut 345 apartments by August and 240,000 square feet of retail and restaurants in October. So far, West 7th tenants

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on the idea of moving downtown and can’t wait to pack our bags. The sophisticated, lowmaintenance lifestyle has cultivated a new standard of living in Fort Worth, one where residents step outside their chic downtown homes into a thriving urban neighborhood. Leaving suburbia may be easy, but choosing a new home downtown may not be. There are so many options, be it condos, townhomes, or lofts, and the decision to buy or rent can be more involved than most may think. include Bailey’s Prime Plus Steakhouse, Delaney’s Irish Pub, Terra Mediterranean Grill, Toni & Guy, Avant Garden, LA Fitness, Movie Tavern, Lucky Strike Lanes, Tillman’s Roadhouse, Fireside Pies, Patrizio, Paciugo and Yofé as well as Backwoods (now open) and Sovereign Bank (now open).

Buying in Downtown Leasing is an easy way to experience downtown living, but when individuals are ready to make a bigger commitment, buying brings many new options to the table. Condos and lofts are now abundant and the differences in amenities cater to many unique interests. New contemporary homes available on Seventh Street include townhouses and arthouses from So7, the 25-acre urban mixed-use project that overlooks both the Trinity River and downtown. The retail side of the highly anticipated development is quickly moving toward completion, with the Shops at So7 filling in just below residential units at ground level. Museum Place, also on Seventh Street, features a rooftop pool and spa over three floors of townhome style condos, all above the immensely popular Eddie V’s restaurant. Down the street at Montgomery Plaza, there a just a handful of condos available now, but expansive downtown views can still be had at this modern refurbishment of the historic Montgomery Ward building. CityHomesatWestview,locatedoffHenderson, touts Texas-style luxury and a convenient location. The low-maintenance one and two-bedroom condominiums are considered some of the more affordable condos located downtown. At the Texas & Pacific Lofts, located on the south end of downtown, residents enjoy a historic train station in their lobby. The Trinity Railway Express is especially convenient for those who may commute to Dallas. Living downtown and traveling by train may offer less traffic time.

For some downtown homeowners, a place in the city provides for a weekend getaway. These individuals may frequently host guests in their downtown home or use it for occasional retreats from their normal, suburban lives. “Many locals have chosen to own a second home at Texas & Pacific Lofts,” said Mary Margaret Davis, director of sales. “When they come to town for entertainment at Bass Hall, or just for a night out on the town, they can spend the night and savor the lifestyle.”

Choosing Where to Buy Davis offers great advice to those looking to purchase a home downtown. First, begin your search online and visit www.realtor.com for condos and high-rises by the zip code 76102. Searching online will help potential buyers see what’s available while sorting through all features and amenities. Davis also recommends visiting www. walkscore.com. Enter any address and get the “walkability” score. Scores are based on whether the address is a walkable place to live. This search may help those looking for the fastest (or slowest) route to work if they office downtown. Of course, walking the area in person will work, too. “Once you’ve narrowed a property type and area, you may wish to then seek out a realtor who can show you numerous communities and assist with other details,” Davis said. But choosing a residence is not limited to favorable amenities and distance to work. Davis provides a checklist of questions that a potential downtown homebuyer must consider before taking the next step: 1. What are the property’s homeowner’s association fees and what do they cover? 2. What services are offered in the property? Is there dog walking available? Concierge? Valet? 3. How convenient is the property’s parking? Will you have your own space and is it covered? 4. Do the condos in the property have their own separate meters for utilities? 5. How successful have sales been? Is the property’s value going up or down? Additionally, it is crucial to be clear on what the property taxes will be. Davis reminds buyers to not forget about the “improved” property tax rates, which are determined once a structure is complete. Taxes may be different for properties under construction.

“Also speak with your accountant about owning rather than leasing,” Davis said. “There may be interest deductions for purchasing versus renting. Your accountant can give detail as to how you might benefit.”

Getting the Home Loan The process for obtaining home loans has changed dramatically over the past couple of years. It is vital for buyers to prepare themselves both financially and emotionally for all responsibilities, especially now that acquiring home loans could be considered a less-thanlenient process than in the recent past. “Before, an individual or couple could have average or below-average credit and purchase a home with little or no money down, including closing costs, due to the different loan programs out there,” said Michael Walters, branch sales manager at Capital One Bank - Sundance Square. “Today, even the strongest, creditworthy buyer may need to put ten to twenty percent down on the purchase of the home, depending on the term that they are wanting.” Debbie Sherrill, area sales manager for the Bank of Texas Mortgage Group, recommends the following steps when aiming to purchase a downtown home. 1. Get pre-approved before you begin house hunting Getting pre-approved will allow you to only look at houses you can afford. You can then quickly make a serious offer when you find one you like. The rule of thumb is that you can buy a house that runs about two-and-onehalf times your annual salary 2. Consider your needs and wants Make a list of what you must have versus what you’d like to have in a new home. This will help you narrow down the possible home options before you even begin searching for a new home. 3. Research mortgage loans Sherrill says mortgage loans are still available with little to no down payment required. Bank of Texas offers FHA loans with as little as a 3.5 percent down payment. The property type, specifically condominiums, could determine the mortgage loan program available. 4. Use a real estate professional A real estate agent can help you negotiate the complex buying process. 5. Hire a home inspector They can look for potential problems that could require costly repairs in the future.

Downtown Living Resources Anise Moon Residential Leasing Representative Sundance Square 817-255-5731 amoon@sundancesquare.com Mary Margaret Davis Sales Director Texas & Pacific Lofts 817-877-4700 mmdavis@condosmartrealty.com Michael Walters Branch Sales Manager Capital One Bank - Sundance Square 817-334-7302 Michael.walters@capitalonebank.com Debbie Sherrill Area Sales Manager Bank of Texas Mortgage Group 817-348-5731 Debbie.Sherrill@BankofTexas.com

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f you happened to see a blurry mass of humanity on a bike speeding by you in downtown Fort Worth, it might just be Velton Hayworth. At 6’6’’, Hayworth cuts an imposing figure on a bicycle, as he rides from his downtown apartment, to his downtown job, to some of his favorite places to hang out. The long-time bar tender at Malone’s Pub also lives at Hillside Apartment. He represents a growing trend among downtown Fort Worth residents, who also work and play downtown, and try to drive as seldom as possible. In his own way, Hayworth is an example of how living downtown can be an easy way to lead a more environmentally-friendly lifestyle. “I love it,” he said. “I can ride my bike or walk to work. I walk downtown, I’ll ride my bike and go get something to eat. I hang out downtown a lot.” The whole world is going green. From Kyoto, Japan to Fort Worth, Texas, businesses, cities, and just regular folk are scrambling to find the next environmentally-friendly product, and various other ways of reducing their carbon footprint. All of a sudden everyone is an expert on CO2 emissions and renewable sources of energy. Hybrid cars and recycling bins stand out as status symbols, as neighbors compete to see who is more environmentally conscious. To people like Hayworth, the green revolution is simple: live, work, and play in an area that doesn’t require a car; a place like downtown Fort Worth. With dozens of bars, restaurants, retailers, and residential options, downtown is like a city-within-a-city. But, proximity to cool places isn’t the only way that downtown life is green. Many of the businesses in downtown and all around the city are doing their part, whether that means using eco-friendly building materials, starting recycling programs, or simply switching to renewable sources of energy for their electricity. Popular Science Magazine recently ranked Fort Worth as the 15th greenest city in the U.S., and downtown is a major reason why. By most standards, the green lifestyle and downtown living are one in the same. Sundance Square is itself something of a recycle program. Recently the development started a wide-reaching program that recycles plastic 6

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bottles, aluminum cans, copy paper, cardboard boxes, newspaper, and pretty much everything else that can be recycled. According to their website, the program collected more than 23 tons of recyclable materials that would have otherwise gone to a landfill. A Sundance Square spokesperson believes that number will balloon to a half-million tons year eventually. The Sundance Square folks have also committed to use renewable energy provided by Green Mountain for nearly 10 percent of the development’s needs through 2012, making it the largest real estate purchaser of renewable energy in Texas. Sundance Square recently purchased an electric car, a Gem e4 Global Electric Motorcar, from the Chrysler Company, to be used by parking services to help people find their cars, run supplies and employees to lots or garages, and enforce parking regulations. The quiet four-seat car is powered exclusively by electricity, and emits no harmful pollutants. It is street legal, and goes up to 26 mph and boasts a range of 30 miles before it needs to be recharged. “We definitely see the importance of trying to impact [the environment], because our customers are so interested in that,” said Tracy Gilmour, director of marketing for Sundance Square. People who are leasing office space or an apartment from us are very interested in how to lessen their carbon footprint, so they are working with us. We get very positive feedback from them.” Sundance Square also purchased carbon offsets from Green Mountain to mitigate the impact of their traditional downtown Christmas tree. “We’re trying to do things that make consumers feel good about being in Sundance Square,” said Gilmour. Everyone is getting into the act. The Omni Hotel, downtown’s newest luxury hotel, recently purchased a 2009 Cadillac Escalade hybrid for its guests’ transportation. Thegreenrevolutiondoesn’t stop at commercial developments. The Tarrant County College Radio Shack Riverfront Campus utilized green materials in its construction, and incorporates extremely efficient energy and water management systems.

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The real estate development market has seen some tough times lately, with the housing market growing more slowly in Fort Worth and credit borrowing a bit more difficult. But developer Tom Struhs is continuing to add projects to his ambitious UpTown Fort Worth project, a 30-acre housing and retail development in the northeast area of downtown. UpTown Fort Worth is located on the bluff above the Trinity River, surrounding Samuels Avenue. Struhs has spent years assembling the property, worked closely with the neighborhood property owners, and worked with the city staff to update very old infrastructure. The result is about 1,000 housing units and counting, ranging from town homes and condominiums and rentals. For his work, Struhs was honored by Downtown Fort Worth, Inc. with their Chairman’s Award last year. “We have some slight delays because of the market right now, but I don’t expect we will be delaying anything for very long,” Struhs said. “What we are doing here is creating an urban environment that will eventually have retail and restaurants to accompany the housing units. Within 90 days, ground will be broken on a new hotel at the corner of Belknap Street and Samuels Avenue. The 140-room TownPlace Suites hotel will be mid-priced and focus on the extended stay market. TownPlace Suites is part of the Marriott hotel chain and they have 143 of these hotels nationwide. The Villa de Leon condominium development will be completely finished

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in August. The 23-unit structure combines beautiful architecture with some of the finest views in the city. The condos range in size from about 1,000 square feet to 4,900 square feet, with price points ranging from $800,000 to $2 million. Villa de Leon residents will have access to many fine amenities: a 24-hour professional concierge services for carefree ownership, resort-style pool and spa with spacious decking, exclusive resident fitness center. “This project is for people in Fort Worth who might like urban living,” Struhs said. “But I think people will really like what they find, because we have first-class products.” Eventually, Struhs and his partners will be building a multifamily condo and retail mixed use development on Samuels Avenue. The development will feature 30,000 square feet of retail, which will include fine shopping as well as restaurants. “Right now, we are waiting to see how the market shakes out,” Struhs said. “But this will be done, because part of our master plan is to create a unique community where people can be close to work, live in great housing units, and have shopping and restaurants close to home.” The location of UpTown Fort Worth is a key to its success and future potential. Just down the street from the new Tarrant County College building, and across the river from the Trinity River Vision, the slogan used by the developers is that residents will “experience a lifestyle like no other, with the Trinity River for your backyard and downtown Fort Worth as your playground.”

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Classes begin Aug. 24 at the new campus which will offer university-parallel courses in humanities, mathematics and science, social and behavioral sciences, business, information technology, and art. Career and Technology courses in paralegal studies, interpreting for At Tarrant County College the deaf, marketing, and management will also be Trinity River Campus offered. For those whose he newest addition to the Tarrant County College District, the Trinity River Campus, skills need re-polishing, the campus will also will host a free “Rock ‘n’ Enroll” fair Saturday, offer several courses in developmental studies. Aug. 8 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Individuals may Continuing Education courses will also be enroll in its fall classes during the fair and talk provided. Campus President Tahita Fulkerson says the one-on-one with officials regarding financial new campus has made a commitment to increasing aid or any aspect of the facility. The campus is located at 300 Trinity River higher education’s local value by having an Campus Circle at the northwest corner of Belknap “unshakeable focus” on student learning. “The faculty and staff there are combining and Taylor streets in the former RadioShack their expertise and humanitarian interests in a complex. Fair activities include tours of the facility commitment to community service, creating a and assistance from TCC officials. There will also campus wide resource devoted to the betterment of be free food and activities for children, including communities throughout Tarrant County,” she said. Fulkerson notes that the term “unshakeable face painting, story-telling and free books. For more information, call Mike focus” refers to the importance of a strong Baumgardner at 817-515-1211 or e-mail him at commitment to engaging students in ways that contribute to their success. michael.baumgardner@tccd.edu Trinity River Campus administrators, (from L to R) Bryan Stewat, VP for Teaching & Learning Services, Tahita Fulkerson, President, Robert Muñoz, VP for Continuing Education Services, Serafin (Angel) Garcia, Coorinator of Community Outreach & Service Learning, Sharon Maxwell, Executive Secretary.

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Highlighting Some of Fort Worth South’s Public Art Projects

here’s no denying that the near South Side is becoming one of the most popular addresses in town. There’s Magnolia Green Park, a parkland framed by office space and elegant townhomes. (On the first Friday of every month, a live music concert on the lawn takes place that regularly attracts hundreds of people.) There’s also the recent refurbishing of the legendary Texas & Pacific Terminal into classy lofts (in the lobby is a hip new eatery, T&P Tavern and Grill), and returning the intersection of Evans Avenue and Rosedale Street to its former glory has been nothing short of miraculous. And perhaps best of all: Most of the businesses on the South Side remain independently owned. A lot of redevelopment also is on the drawing boards. A few include: transforming South Main Street into an urban village; planting trees along several streets, widening sidewalks and shrinking streets in several areas, especially Rosedale; constructing a tranquil park at JPS Hospital; and much more, including projects inspired by proposed commuter rail development. But there’s also some development on the near South Side going on that, is as vital to the neighborhood’s success as any fancy loft or refurbished library: public art. The one near-Southside art project that Fort Worthians are probably most familiar with is “Avenue of Light,” a series of six almost 40-feet-tall columns of stacked stainless steel plates tapered in the middle and blooming slightly on top that line the median of West Lancaster Avenue in front of the T&P building. Lit from inside, the columns glow various colors at night. During the day, Californian artist Cliff Garten’s handiwork has a mirage quality. There are a couple more existing pieces, including a multimedia mural and floor mosaic by Fort Worth artist Letitia Huckaby at the new Ella Mae Shamblee Branch Library on Evans Avenue. The mural is made up of reproductions of photos of famous residents from the neighborhood.. Another existing piece is “United We Stand,” a sculpture of bronze firemen’s boots in front of Fire Station No. 8 between 8th Avenue and Forest Park Drive. The piece by Lewisville artist Eric McGehearty was recently recognized at 2007’s annual Public Art Year in Review as one of the 40 best public art projects in the country. Much more public art on the near South Side is in the works or, as developers say, “on the boards.” One of them is a mosaic mural at Fire Station No. 5 on Evans. Others are a mural at the former classroom building at the James Guinn campus at Rosedale and I-35W, a suspended sculpture at Hazel Harvey Peace Center, and a wall-mounted sculpture and historical plaques where the “colored” waiting room once was at the T&P building. A few years ago, Fort Worth committed to public art when council passed an ordinance requiring that 2 percent of all capital-improvement spending be set aside for public art projects. The program is overseen by the Arts Council of Fort Worth and Tarrant County, a nonprofit group that provides support to several dozen local arts groups via grants from corporations, foundations, individuals, and government agencies, and is managed day to day by Fort Worth Public Art, a quasi-government agency created at the time of the passing of the 2-percent ordinance. To enhance the near South Side, FWPA has been working closely with Fort Worth South Inc., a nonprofit group dedicated to improving the quality of life on the near South Side.

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1501 W. Magnolia Ave., 817-926-3663 Lunch Tues-Fri 11am - 2pm; dinner (reservations recommended) Tues-Thurs 5:30 - 9pm, Fri-Sat until 10 pm. Closed Sun-Mon. Lunch sandwiches and burgers starting at $10; dinner appetizers $7-$15; most dinner entrees in the mid $20s There’s a new star chef in town, and judging by the table waits at her barely-two-month-old restaurant, Fort Worth is welcoming her with wideopen arms and eager palates. Molly McCook, a Shreveport native who trained at the California Culinary Academy and worked at multi-star restaurants in San Francisco and Los Angeles, has teamed with her childhood friend Richard King to bring us Ellerbe Fine Foods, a restaurant dedicated to the farm-to-table concept of using fresh, seasonal ingredients from local and regional farmers, ranchers, fishers, and cheesemakers. The result? Absolutely fabulous. Chef Molly begins her day by choosing the best and freshest ingredients available, then crafts her lunch and dinner menu to show off her finds. Thus the ever-changing menu might feature a salad of tart

breast, one day plated with port-glazed figs and creamy polenta, another day with pecan rice and the best roasted asparagus you’ve ever had. Every dish is unpretentiously perfect, and the restaurant building itself is the perfect unpretentious setting: a 1920s-era gas station renovated into a lovely loftlike space, flooded with sunshine from skylights and the huge garagebay windows. Gentle green walls, whitewashed woods, and high exposed ceilings add to the airy, contemporary feeling, grounded by the original concrete floors. The former gas-pump island is now a large flower-filled patio area. One of many nifty down-home design accents: The hand towels in the bathroom are cotton mechanics rags. Service, too, is unpretentiously perfect: The servers are as personable as they are professional, and impressively knowledgeable about

every ingredient and preparation method on the always-new menu. The wine selection changes frequently, too, to match the foods, but they’ll always know which crisp pinot gris or plummy Tempranillo will perfectly complement your meal. Or for that matter, a Rahr Seasonal Wheat or an Abita Amber, from a beer list that is as carefully selected as everything else in this marvelous restaurant. “Ellerbe” is the street in Shreveport where Chef Molly’s grandparents lived, a household where vegetables went from the home garden to the table. The “Fine Foods” part of the name is the promise by Molly McCook, Richard King, and their staff that local, seasonal, super-fresh ingredients make memorable meals and judging from the nightly crowds, Fort Worth diners agree.

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Mexia peaches with Brazos Valley feta, or perhaps sautéed super-fresh Louisiana shrimp with Comanche County peppers and melted scamorza from the Dallas Mozzarella Company. The chef’s-choice steak also changes frequently, one day perhaps a fist-thick top sirloin cut, another day a thin but incredibly flavorful rib-eye - always the best available and paired with perfectmatch sides. Many of the ingredient provenances are given on the menu - part of Ellerbe’s “Know where your food comes from” philosophy - yet other wonderful touches are slipped in without fanfare, like the chef-quality Plugra butter and red Hawaiian sea salt that are served with wonderful fresh bread. Chef Molly’s unfussy preparation lets the foods’ natural flavors sing, from lamb chops with just a dusting of herbs to a nearly naked grilled chicken

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Tenderloin Wine Thief is the perfect downtown spot to relax and unwind with a glass (or bottle) from their Crostini impressive wine list. Be sure to grab an appetizer menu for some great offerings to nosh on while sipping your vino. The Tenderloin Crostini is outstanding. Perfect cuts of mouth watering tenderloin straight from the kitchen of Bob’s Steak & Chophouse (located next door in the Omni) are cooked to a perfect medium-well and topped with a dollop of creamy horseradish sauce, sweet caramelized onions & served on crispy toast. Also from Bob’s kitchen, the Jumbo Shrimp Remoulade is amazing. A serving of four giant shrimp drizzled with classic remoulade. Both dishes were delicious and combined with excellent service, wonderful wine & cozy atmosphere, Wine Thief is definitely a winner! Tenderloin Crostini $11.95, Jumbo Shrimp Remoulade $14.95 at Wine Thief, Omni Fort Worth Hotel 1300 Houston Street, 817-535-6664

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Short lunch break? Grab a quick and tasty meal in under an hour!

Old Neighborhood Grill, 1633 Park Place Ave., 817-923-2282 The setting: Tucked into a 1920s-era strip mall off Eighth Avenue, this cozy café wasn’t established until 1998 but feels like an old family friend. The walls are cluttered with country-style kitsch and posters of neighborhood goings-on, and the vintage radio high on a shelf blares golden oldies. It all says “Comfort Food Served Here,” and that’s exactly what you get. The menu: The chalkboard menus at the ordering counter offer almost too many choices: flame-grilled burgers (starting at $4.85), including turkey and veggie, served with curly fries; fried-goodies baskets (steak fingers, chicken strips) with fries or hush puppies ($7.25); and meat-(or fish)-plus-two platters from literally dozens of options (starting at $7.25). Rest assured that you can’t go wrong no matter what you pick, whether it’s the classic chicken-fried steak with homestyle mashed potatoes

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and fresh-fried okra, or a flame-grilled 10-ounce ribeye ($12.95) that would put a steakhouse to shame. And don’t forget the tastes-like-homemade apple pie or red velvet cake ($2.25). The service: Find yourself a table, and a friendly server will deliver your meal right to you, picking you out no matter how crowded the place is. It’s this personal touch - no assigned number, no barked “What’s the name!” - that makes even a first-timer feel like a valued regular. The verdict: Counterintuitively, the best time to visit Old Neighborhood Grill is when the ordering line is long - use the extra few minutes to scrutinize the menu and check out what looks good on other diners’ plates. It’s time well spent for a guaranteed homestyle-delicious lunch.

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ike a fine cigar, a brand new pitcher of margaritas, and, really, all good things, summer of ‘09 in Fort Worth must come to an end. Time for local artsand-entertainment enthusiasts to beat the heat before autumn -- and school and, quicker than you can say, “Spiked egg nog,” the holidays -- come blaring around the corner like an out-of-control 10-man sleigh.

The Campaign will rock August.

A clean, well-lighted, airconditioned place from which you can scoff at summer’s last-ditch attempts to make you sweat is Bass Performance Hall (525 Commerce St. in Sundance Square) and the Bass’ McDavid Studio (right around the corner at 301 E. 5th St.). The big news is that several Fort Worth-based indie-rockers will be taking the stages there, starting on Fri., Aug. 14, at McDavid, when pianistic rockers The Campaign are slated to perform. Hardcharging, rollicking, and toe-tapping, the Fort Worth quartet was recently voted Artist of the Year by readers of the Fort Worth Weekly in the venerable alt-weekly’s 12th Annual Music Awards. The band also was voted best rock act, and “The Easy Way,” the first single off the band’s most recent, eponymous record, was voted best rock song. Visit www.myspace.com/thecampaignmusic. Later in the month, on Fri., Aug. 21, another Fort Worth band on the brink of the big time, Telegraph Canyon, will be taking on the Bass complex.

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Along with the ever-popular Old 97’s, the Cowtown septet will be celebrating the release of its forthcoming sophomore album, The Tide and the Current, at Bass Hall itself. “Telegraph Canyon,” according to the area’s best local-music source, the Fort Worth Weekly, “navigates the preapocalyptic universe by the light of bright acoustic riffs and to the march of thunderous beats, everything guided by the spirit of frontman Chris Johnson’s ominous, the end-is-near lyrics.” On Sun., Aug. 23 at McDavid is a show by a Fort Worth legend, blues-rock guitar virtuoso Johnny Nitzinger. The occasion will be Nitz’s 61st birthday celebration. Catch more of The Campaign in early September, when the up-and-coming quartet closes out Fort Worth Weekly’s Thursday Night Live, an annual series of shows that starts in the spring on the patio of Central Market (4651 W. Fwy. at I-30 and Hulen St.). Leading up to the final show will be shows by Denton’s Snarky Puppy (Aug. 6) and two countrified Fort Worth acts: the old-timey Quebe Sisters Band (Aug. 13), featuring the three titular sisters on fiddle;

Celebrate Johnny Nitzinger’s 61st birthday at McDavid Studio on Sunday Aug. 23. and Phil Pritchett and the Full Band, who are more Texas Music and Red Dirt than Bob Wills but can still get boots ascootin’. Shows start at 6 p.m. For more information, call 817-989-4700. A much more bombastic event will be happening from Wed., Aug. 12, through Sun., Aug. 16, when the Greatest Show on Earth comes to the Fort Worth Convention Center. Dogs will fly, elephants will stomp, hop, and groove, and one courageous man will stand eye to eye with a pack of Bengal tigers. That’s right, the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus is here. There’ll also be motorcycle stunts in the Globe of Steel, Chinese acrobats, and an aerial act that features a rare double-decker trapeze. And expect a lot of audience participation. For more information, visit www.ringling.com.

Short films inspired by pieces in the Kimbell’s collection will run through October.

Much quieter spaces where you can watch the summer float away are the museums in the Cultural District. One fantastic show is at the Kimbell Art Museum. A while back, the Kimbell commissioned Oscar-nominated filmmaker Philip Haas (Angels & Insects, 1995) to create filmic works based on pieces in the collection. Haas chose a handful and came up with Butchers, Dragons, Gods & Skeletons, an exhibit that opened in July and will run through late October. Each film will be exhibited near its source material and, according to the museum, “will complement a full display of the Kimbell’s permanent collection.” The exhibit is quite possibly the first of its kind ever. At the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, you can catch William Kentridge: Five Themes, the most comprehensive survey to date, according to the museum, of the films, drawings, books, prints, sculptures, and stage designs by the “influential” contemporary South African artist. Organized by the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art and the Norton Museum of Art, the exhibit, which features the first stateside presentation and catalogue of work created since 2000, will close in late September, when summer will really be gone. For good. See y’all in the fall!

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n today’s challenging economy, businesses must find innovative ways to survive tough economic times and external threats. Employees need enhanced skills and fresh ideas to reshape strategy and create new pathways to market survival and long-term success. The Institute for Professional Development at UT Arlington’s Fort Worth Center is downtown Fort Worth’s new source for executive education programs that can accelerate an organization’s recovery and boost the bottomline. Both open enrollment and customized training solutions are available, with classes conveniently located in the historic Santa Fe Depot on Jones Street. One of the Institute’s unique offerings is Fundamentals of Counterterrorism, scheduled for November 2-3, 2009. Program facilitator Amos Guiora, Professor of Law at the University of Utah, is the author of Fundamentals of Counterterrorism, which addresses multiple issues surrounding counterterrorism. Having served in senior positions for 19 years in the Israel Defense Forces, he will guide participants through the reality of terrorism and how organizations can prepare for crisis domestically and globally. On the first day, participants will review Professor Guiora’s book to create a plan to develop stronger organizational security and reaction to terrorist events. The second day is spent in simulation exercises that test an organization’s readiness to respond to terrorist threats or attacks. According to Deb Baker, Director of the Institute for Professional Development, this program provides “must have” safety training for multi-national corporations, government agencies, schools, and for sensitive industries, such as energy, hospitals, banking, and transportation. Additional courses that meet today’s relevant business needs include the IPD Business Boot Camp, a series of cost-effective programs teaching basic business skills. More new public programs for 2009 are: • Leading a Multi-Generational Workforce, offering management techniques to more effectively understand and lead four distinct generations of workers. • Managing During Volatile Times, providing ways to respond to organizational change and create successful survival strategies.

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