Editor's note: The top Fort Worth news of the week includes a round of local closures followed by many exciting openings. Catch up on our most popular stories below, then head to our event planner for the best things to do this weekend.
1. 4 locals close up shop in this Fort Worth restaurant news. This edition of Fort Worth restaurant news has a strong indie touch, with lots of news about locally owned restaurants making changes. That includes closures, new chef appointments, and fun new menu items.
2. Shops at Clearfork in Fort Worth adds 3 high-end new stores. Three new stores are coming to The Shops at Clearfork, including an iconic fashion designer and a high-end, high-design furnishing store.
3. Burgers sizzle in 7 best food and drink events in Fort Worth this week. More than 30 Fort Worth-area restaurants are serving up $7 burgers for a good cause all week long.
4. Authentic Irish pub named for Billy the Kid to open in Fort Worth. There's an exciting and authentic new Irish pub coming to Fort Worth. Called Henry McCarty’s Irish Pub, it's from an acclaimed pub veteran and it's opening in the center of Artisan Circle.
Henry McCarty's Irish Pub is coming to town. Photo by Kathy Tran
5. Chicago hot-dog king Portillo's to open outlet in far north Fort Worth. A hot dog chain is expanding its DFW footprint, and that includes two high-profile locations, including a new outlet in far north Fort Worth.
