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Season of Gluttony

The 7 most delicious spring culinary events for Fort Worth foodies

Celestina Blok
Jan 29, 2019 | 10:48 am

Food festival and fundraiser season is upon us, which brings opportunity to experience lots of Fort Worth culinary talent in one convenient, fun-filled setting. Events this spring range from a cocktail competition and a whole steer roast to a four-day feeding frenzy. Many benefit good causes, making them even more delicious. Mark your calendars now.

Foodie Philanthropy 2019, February 2
There are just a few seats left at this innovative fundraiser, where guests are scattered about town at more than 30 different restaurants. They’ll be treated to a multicourse dinner (at least one chef is promising nine to 10 courses) paired with wine, beer, or cocktails. Attendees will then gather at a secret location for an after-party with drinks and dancing. Tickets are $75-$250 per person. Participating restaurants range from Bonnell's and Shinjuku Station to Piattello and Joe T. Garcia's. Proceeds this year benefit the Hope Center 4 Autism.

ABLAZE: Igniting Passion for a Cure, March 22
Chef Lou Lambert and friends will preside over a live fire pit to roast a whole steer at this outdoor culinary experience. The Alzheimer’s Association fundraiser will take place at Whiskey Ranch and includes food pairings, wines, craft beer and, of course, whiskey. Lambert’s participating buddies include Juan Rodriguez of Magdalena’s, Stefon Rishel (formerly of Max’s Wine Dive), Terry Chandler of Fred’s Texas Café, among others. Tickets are $350 per person and will go on sale in early March, but sponsorships — some of which include an intimate pre-party on Thursday night — start at $2,500 and are available now.

Fort Worth Food + Wine Festival, April 4-7
New year, new location, new events. Most of the four-day smorgasbord will take place under the stars (and a few tents) at the Heart of the Ranch at Clearfork. Festival proceeds go toward raising funds for local grant programs and culinary scholarships, and VIP passes are available. Here's this year’s event lineup:

  • The indulgent affair begins April 4 with Tacos + Tequila ($50). Last year’s long lines will be alleviated this year thanks to more than double the number of the participating chefs and restaurants.
  • The Main Event ($125) on April 5 features wines from around the world, craft beers, and spirits along with hefty bites from dozens of the best chefs in North Texas.
  • Desserts After Dark ($60) is back at Whiskey Ranch on April 5, where 16 pastry chefs and 14 mixologists will share their sweet somethings while guests dance the night away.
  • New this year is the Culinary Corral ($75) at the Heart of the Ranch at Clearfork, to be held during brunch hours on April 6. Entry includes access to the tasting tent, beer garden and “corkyard,” plus an artisan marketplace with live music all day.
  • The festival continues at Burgers, Blues + Blues ($70) that evening, when 13 chefs will partake in a burger battle featuring craft beer from all over Texas.
  • Sunday’s new grand finale — Ring of Fire: A Next-Level Cookout ($65) – brings together 22 chefs to barbecue, roast, and grill everything from exotic meats to pizza over live fire.

Barrett Havran Memorial Big Taste of Fort Worth, April 7
It’s the 40th anniversary of this Cowtown-chic Sunday evening affair, which brings together a long list of Fort Worth restaurants and chefs to benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters. Gloria Starling of The Capital Grille, Juan Rodriguez of Magdalena’s, and Chester Cox of Kent & Co. Wines are back as chairs for this year’s tasting, to be held at the Omni Fort Worth Hotel. Live music, fine wine, and an almost endless array of decadent bites are all included in the $125 ticket. Arrive early for a VIP wine tasting for an additional $75.

CultureMap Tastemaker Awards, April 25
The CultureMap Tastemaker Awards are an annual celebration of talent in Dallas-Fort Worth's restaurant and bar community, as selected by their peers. It shines a spotlight on the people making the area's restaurant scene special and honors their innovation, energy, and creativity. In March and April, we'll feature all the DFW nominees in a special editorial series. Then join us on April 25 at Fashion Industry Gallery in Dallas for a swanky tasting event and awards ceremony, where we'll celebrate the nominees and unveil the winners. Patrons will get to mix and mingle with the city's top culinary talent and fellow foodies. More details and ticket information to come soon.

Craft: Cures, Community, Cocktails, April 26
Local bartenders will shake up their best libations for this cocktail competition featuring several local spirits, including TX Whiskey, Blk Eye Vodka and gin from Acre Distilling. Guests get to choose the winning cocktail while perusing a speakeasy-themed Mopac Center and noshing on heavy hors d’oeuvres (chef John Tesar's Knife Burger will be in the house). Tickets start at $125, and the event benefits the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of North Texas.

Empty Bowls, May 1
With a later date in the warmer month of May this year, the Tarrant Area Food Bank fundraiser is promising "bowl-friendly fare," not just soup. Participants will receive hefty samples from more than 40 local restaurants, along with a keepsake bowl handcrafted by North Texans artisans, during the popular lunchtime event. (Arrive early for first dibs.) Details are still in the works for this year, but last year's wide-ranging participants included Grace, Fred's Texas Cafe, Paris Coffee Shop, and Reata. Tickets are not yet on sale.

Proper on Magnolia took top honors for Fort Worth bar of the year at 2018 CultureMap Tastemaker Awards.

Dallas Tastemaker Awards 2018, Proper Bar, FW Bar of Year
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Proper on Magnolia took top honors for Fort Worth bar of the year at 2018 CultureMap Tastemaker Awards.
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Rooftop cinema premiere leads this week's 5 hottest Fort Worth headlines

Stephanie Allmon Merry
Nov 5, 2022 | 10:15 am
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Rooftop Cinema Club is on the Mezzanine Terrace of the Worthington Renaissance Hotel.

Editor's note: A lot happened this week, so here's your chance to get caught up. Read on for the week's most popular headlines. Looking for the best things to do this weekend? Find that list here.

1. 8 essential tips for sky-high fun at Fort Worth's new Rooftop Cinema Club. After months of anticipation and a few delays, the new Rooftop Cinema Club Downtown Fort Worth finally premiered on November 1. The al fresco urban cinema at the Worthington Renaissance Hotel is more than an outdoor movie theater — it's a whole experience. Here are some tips for making the most of an evening at the Rooftop Cinema.

2. Best Fort Worth restaurants for Thanksgiving 2022 dining-in or to-go. One minute it's January. The next minute, we're thinking about the holidays. It's never too soon to start dreaming about pumpkin pie, mashed potatoes, and stuffing fragrant with sage and thyme. Here are the best restaurants to get Thanksgiving 2022 feasts in Fort Worth.

3. Billy Joel and Stevie Nicks join forces for iconic concert at AT&T Stadium. Music legends Billy Joel and Stevie Nicks will co-headline a special concert at AT&T Stadium on April 8, 2023, the first time the two have ever performed on the same stage in Texas.

4. New dishes and grand openings make this Fort Worth restaurant news tasty. This roundup of Fort Worth dining news has tasty tidbits about new dishes, new menus, and big-name chefs. There's also a sad closure, but with a silver lining. Here's what's happening in Fort Worth restaurant news.

5. Fort Worth music group promises rock 'n' roll experience with weeklong Beethoven extravaganza. In a first for Dallas-Fort Worth, the Chamber Music Society of Fort Worth will present all 16 of Ludwig van Beethoven's string quartets in a series called the Quartet Cycle. The Miró Quartet, a classical string quartet based in Austin, will perform the Quartet Cycle with five concerts over seven days, November 7-13, at the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth.

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ain't it fun?

Pop rock powerhouse Paramore heads to Fort Worth on new North American arena tour

Steven Devadanam
Nov 4, 2022 | 3:05 pm
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Paramore rocks Houston next year.

Fort Worth fans of alterna-emo-pop group Paramore and their radio-ready hooks can catch the trio next year during a just-announced stadium tour.

The act famous for anthemic singles such as "Ain't It Fun," "Misery Business," and "Still Into You" will hit Dickies Arena on July 8, 2023, with Foals and The Linda Lindas as openers.

Tickets go on sale to the general public at 10 am Friday, November 11 via Ticketmaster. To protect tickets from mass-purchasing scalpers, the tour is partnering with Ticketmaster’s Verified Fan platform on two presales; those interested can register for both presales here now through Monday, November 7 at 10:59 pm.

In addition to Fort Worth, Paramore will play Austin's Moody Center on July 9 and Houston's Toyota Center on July 11.

Paramore is touring in support of their sixth studio album, This Is Why, which is slated for a February 10, 2023 release. The band recently performed the title track on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon and also recently performed at Austin City Limits.

Formed in 2004 in Franklin, Tennessee, Paramore has seen myriad lineup changes, but has been consistently led by charismatic lead singer Hayley Williams, known for her hair of varied hues and springy stage presence. The band boasts more than 17 million followers on Spotify with more than 500 million streams on songs "Still Into You" and "Misery Business."

Active in socio-political issues, Paramore is donating portion of ticket sales to Support + Feed, which supports plant-based food initiatives and food equality and REVERB, an environmental nonprofit. REVERB will also host an "eco-village" at each tour stop to raise awareness for social and environmental causes.

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Rent News

Apartment rents finally start to decline in Fort Worth and across the U.S.

Teresa Gubbins
Nov 4, 2022 | 10:54 am
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Rental rates are finally starting to drop.

In good news for renters, rates finally appear to be dropping in Dallas-Fort Worth and across the U.S. — and it's a trend predicted to prevail through the end of 2022.

After more than a year of record-setting rent hikes, rent prices decreased in October for the second month in a row. According to a report by Apartment List, rent across the U.S. went down by 0.7 percent in October — the largest single-month dip since 2017.

Rents went down in 89 of the nation’s 100 largest cities for the second straight month, following a peak in August, and a welcome reversal to major rent increases that have occurred since the pandemic.

Here are current rates among 10 of the largest cities in the U.S.:

  • San Francisco – $2,640
  • Los Angeles – $2,200
  • New York City – $2,170
  • Seattle – $1,990
  • Austin – $1,830
  • Washington, D.C. – $1,790
  • Dallas – $1,470
  • Phoenix – $1,470
  • San Antonio – $1,320
  • Houston – $1,290

The current national average rent for a two-bedroom apartment is $1,348.

The October decline offsets what has been a major increase in the past year: In 2022, rents are already up by a total of 5.9 percent, compared to 18 percent at this point in 2021.

In the past year, Texas averaged a 6.6 percent increase in rental rates as compared to a year ago. Breaking that down among Texas cities, Dallas tops the list, with Fort Worth in second place:

  • Dallas: 10.1 percent increase
  • Fort Worth: 7.5 percent
  • San Antonio: 5.8 percent
  • Austin: 5.3 percent
  • Houston: 4 percent

While the October downtick is something to celebrate, they warn that it's consistent with a seasonal trend existed even prior to the pandemic craziness. Still, they anticipate that rents will continue to decline in the coming months.

Fort Worth
Rent in Fort Worth declined by 0.8 percent over the past month — helping to offset its 7.5 percent increase in comparison to the same time last year, which not only exceeded Texas' overall average but also the national average of 5.7 percent. Current median rent in Fort Worth is $1,335 for a two-bedroom, and $1,159 for a one-bedroom. Fort Worth is still more affordable than most large cities across the U.S.

Dallas
In October, rent in Dallas declined by 0.9 percent — helping to soften its 10.1 percent increase in the past year and its unprecedented 24 percent rise since March 2020.

The current median rent in Dallas is $1,232 for a one-bedroom apartment and $1,472 for a two-bedroom.

In the DFW area:

  • Mesquite saw the highest increase — up 18.3 percent from a year ago, with $1,498 for a two-bedroom
  • Plano has the highest rent in the DFW area: $1,996 for a two-bedroom
  • Fort Worth has the least expensive rent: $1,335 for a two-bedroom

Houston
Rents in Houston are the most affordable among big Texas cities and even among comparable cities nationwide. Houston's median two-bedroom rent of $1,288 is below the national average of $1,348, following a 0.3 percent decline in October.

In the Houston area:

  • Galveston had the fastest growth in the metro with an increase of 10.9 percent. A two-bedroom now goes for $1,175.
  • Baytown has the least expensive rent in the Houston area, with rent for a two-bedroom at $1,124.
  • Sugar Land has the most expensive rent at $1,984 for a two-bedroom.

Austin
Austin's rent declined by 1.5 percent over the past month, with median rent coming in at $1,826 for a two-bedroom and $1,500 for a one-bedroom.

In the Austin area:

  • Leander saw the biggest decline with 1.8 percent. It has the least expensive rent in the Austin metro, with a two-bedroom median rate of $1,414.
  • Round Rock endured the biggest increase: 8.7 percent higher than a year ago, with a two-bedroom currently at $1,788.
  • Cedar Park has the most expensive rent, at $1,903 for a two-bedroom. Rent climbed 2.6 percent over the past year.

Compared to other large cities across the country, Austin comes in as "less affordable" for renters. Duh.

San Antonio
San Antonio rent declined by 0.9 percent over the past month, offsetting a significant increase of 5.8 percent over last year — the third largest increase in Texas behind Dallas.

Current rental rates in San Antonio are $1,317 for a two-bedroom, just below the national average ($1,348), and $1,066 for a one-bedroom — making San Antonio still more affordable than most large cities across the U.S.

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