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Guy Fieri-approved restaurant's pause tops hottest Fort Worth stories

Three savory pancakes from A Taste of Europe.

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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. Arlington restaurant featured on Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives to close. A restaurant in Arlington that got the Guy Fieri bump is closing for now: A Taste of Europe, the long-running, European-inspired restaurant in Arlington that was featured on an episode of Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives, had said it would close in August. Then after receiving an outpouring of support from local diners, co-owner and chef Daniel Tsalko said they will work to keep the restaurant alive. It will still close August 18 so repairs can be made to the building, and they'll reopen in November.

2. New chef at Fort Worth Tex-Mex restaurant Los Vaqueros has big plans. There's big chef news at a buzzy Fort Worth Tex-Mex: Los Vaqueros Restaurant has appointed Manuel Vasquez to serve as culinary director and executive chef at Los Vaqueros West in Willow Park.

3. Rodeo Cowboy sports bar brings bikinis and big-screen TVs to Grapevine. Grapevine has roped in a new sports bar in the vein of Twin Peaks, Hooters, et al: Called Rowdy Cowboy, it's a "breastaurant"-style spot with a Western twist newly opened at 1713 Crossroads Dr., along SH 121.

4. Find nachos and Chicago-style fare at Hurst restaurant Fry's Kitchen. There's a new eatery in Hurst serving a few hard-to-find Chicago-style classics. Called Fry's Kitchen, it's a mom-and-pop that opened softly in late July at 401 W. Bedford Euless Rd. in the former space of the similarly-themed E&B Chicago Eats.

5. Rock & Tacos in N. Richland Hills fuses 2 great things: tacos & music. A fun taqueria has opened in North Richland Hills serving tacos and live music. Called Rock & Tacos, it's at 5209 Rufe Snow Dr. in a former Dickey's that closed in 2023.

This Week's Hot Headlines

The Post's comeback tops 5 most popular Fort Worth stories this week

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Editor's note: This week's hottest Fort Worth headlines include a mix of openings and closings, with a popular music venue staging its return and two concepts announcing last call. Plus, we put the spotlight on under-the-radar restaurants. Get the details below, and if you're headed out to the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo, check out our big guides to discounts and music acts. Top ways to celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. Day can be found here.

1. Fort Worth music venue the Post to reopen in former Lola's Saloon. A popular music venue in Fort Worth is making a comeback: The Post, the intimate listening room that has become a staple for music lovers, is opening for business at 2736 W. 6th St., in the address previously occupied by Lola's Saloon, the longtime music venue.

2. Where to eat in Fort Worth: 5 under-the-radar restaurant openings. It's been a busy, busy time in Fort Worth dining with an almost dizzying series of restaurant openings, closings, and everything in between. You need a scorecard to keep up — or better yet, a list. Our January edition of Where to Eat includes a handful of places that opened slightly under the radar. They're (almost) all indie places, and all offer a big bang for your buck.

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3. Keller's first chef-driven restaurant FNG Eats to close after 12 years. Keller's first chef-driven restaurant is closing: FnG Eats, an upscale restaurant that opened at 201 Town Center in 2012, will close after 12 years. They're planning on Saturday, January 18 as the last day.

4. Rodeo party tops 6 best food and drink events in Fort Worth this week. The snow has melted and restaurants and bars are ready to welcome back patrons with food and wine. In addition to rodeo-related fun, this week includes a day dedicated to Dolly Parton and a winemaking event.

5. Fort Worth craft beer destination Pouring Glory closes after 9 years. A craft beer destination in Fort Worth's Near Southside has closed: Pouring Glory, a unique and well-regarded gastropub and growler station at 1001 Bryan Ave. has closed its doors after nine years.

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