Holiday Dining

These Fort Worth restaurants are open on Christmas Day 2017

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Where to go if you're seeking a bite on Christmas.

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Whether your Christmas is a big deal surrounded by lots of falderal, or just another day in the year, you still gotta eat. In the possible scenario where you do not have food in the fridge or on the table, these places are ready to serve — from the hotel restaurant hosting the grand buffet to the convenient Chinese offering quick takeout.

Here are the restaurants in Fort Worth open on Christmas Day:

Bird Cafe
Special dinner options at Sundance Square eatery include duck, bone-in pork chop, venison, and rib-eye. 5-10 pm. 817-332-2473.

Buca di Beppo
Southlake location of Italian restaurant chain will serve its regular family-style menu. 11 am-10 pm. 817-749-6262.

Copeland's of New Orleans
A brunch buffet starts the day, running from 7 am-10:30 am. At lunch and dinner, a special Christmas meal includes choice of Cajun ham or fried turkey, mashed sweet potatoes with pecan Amaretto cream sauce, green bean casserole, corn maque choux, cranberry sauce, and biscuit. 7 am-7 pm. $22, or $10 for 12 and under. 817-305-2199.

Furr's
Fort Worth location of cafeteria chain, at 3233 Alta Mere Dr., will serve special buffet with roast beef, ham, popcorn shrimp, pork chops, sweet potatoes, broccoli and rice casserole, cheesecake, red velvet cake, and pies. 11 am-6 pm. $12.89, or $5.29 for 12 and under. 817-732-0422.

Grand Met
Grand Hyatt DFW restaurant will be open breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and is featuring a special duck entree with mustard greens and butternut squash. $42. 972-973-1244.

Howard Wang's Chinese Grill
Southlake branch of this local chain will serve regular menu, first come first serve, no reservations. 5-10 pm. 817-488-6667.

Humperdinks Brewpub
Arlington location at Six Flags serves regular $15 brunch with omelets, chicken and waffles, steak and eggs, followed by family-style turkey dinner with mashed potatoes, stuffing, and choice pecan or pumpkin pie. 10 am-10:30 pm. $22, or $12 for 12 and under. 817-640-8553.

La Tortilandia
Tex-Mex at 1112 W. Berry St. will server regular menu plus tamales by the dozen. 10 am-10 pm. 817-922-0205.

Los Asaderos
Northside old-timer at 1535 Main St. will be open regular hours, serving standard menu of home-style Mexican food. 817-626-3399.

Luby's
Holiday meal at cafeteria chain includes prime rib or chicken breast with bacon-wrapped shrimp, plus choice of two sides. Four Fort Worth locations include 1200 Bridgewood Dr.; 3801 NE Loop 820; 3312 SE Loop 820; and 5901 S. Hulen St. 11 am-5 pm. $14-$16. 817-232-5400.

Mercury Chophouse
Special menu includes choice of mixed field greens, Caesar, cordon bleu, turkey and ham with stuffing, green bean casserole, sweet potato casserole, strawberry shortcake, and chocolate roulade. Arlington location is open 11 am-3 pm; Fort Worth is open 11 am-1 am. $45. 817-336-4129.

Ming's Wok
Popular Chinese in southwest Fort Worth is open with regular menu for delivery and takeout from 10:30 am-6 pm. 817-263-8686.

Ol' South Pancake House
Turkey and dressing meal will be featured on special, in addition to the regular menu. Open at 8 am. 817-336-0311.

Omni Fort Worth
Brunch buffet menu includes turkey, coffee-soaked prime rib, raw seafood display, halibut, ham, mushroom-almond casserole, salads, croissants, eggnog muffins, gingerbread scones, Christmas yule log, eggnog panna cotta, and cookie and cupcake display. 11 am-3 pm. $65, or $35 for 12 and under. 817-350-4106.

RA Sushi
Southlake branch of this sushi chain will serve full menu, plus extended happy hour specials, from 3 pm-12 am. 817-601-9590.

R Bar & Grill
Restaurant at Hilton Arlington hotel will feature a special holiday dinner still TBD, in addition to regular menu. 11 am-11 pm. 817-640-4711.

Ruth's Chris Steak House
Downtown location at 813 Main St. is open from 12-8 pm with full menu; reservations are almost sold out. 817-348-0080.

Shell Shack
Arlington location near Six Flags of local seafood chain will serve seafood platters with crab, shrimp, catfish, corn on the cob, potato, and hushpuppies. 11 am-2 am. $43-$157, feeds up to six. 844-588-2722.

Vidalia's
Restaurant at Renaissance Worthington features its regular menu and is open regular hours, 6 am-10 pm. 817-210-2222.

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Glam up and party like it's 1989 on New Year's, says Neiman Marcus fashion guru

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Shoulder pads always make a bold statement, and Ken Downing says they are coming on strong for 2018.

It seems fitting that we should head into 2018 with shoulder pads in our jackets and a strong red lip. Fashion’s proverbial time warp is coming back around primarily to the '80s, where shoulders are powerful and paired with slim leggings, catsuit and yes, even the questionable stirrup pant.

This New Year's Eve, go ahead, make an entrance, and take a stand in velvet, tassels, embellished heels, and shoulder-grazing earrings. These are throwback pleasers that will escort you quite nicely into what’s next, says Neiman Marcus Fashion Director Ken Downing. Here's more of his advice for going into the new year with retro-glam style.

Red hues have certainly never been known for their demure qualities, and that’s all for the better. Start with a red lip, a rosy frock, or earrings that pop. Downing is a proponent of the color and infused it into many of the looks shown at a fall 2017 fashion presentation.

“Red likes red and makes a beautiful story, so go ahead and pair it together,” Downing said. For those who prefer a more low-key holiday look, drink in rich Bordeaux colors, including raspberry, mulberry, and plum. Soft blush pinks play nicely, too.

If you’re pushing the easy button with a LBD but still want some NYE sizzle, then it’s all about the ear. Big, bold, colorful earrings amp up denim or a dress in an instant, as well as give a girl a bit of a boost.

“Big earrings are better than Botox and far less painful,” Downing said. “In fact, it’s time to take out your jewelry and bring it into the light of day. We leave it at home and it's not having any fun.”

Festive feet are another step into the future. Velvet, boots, pearl-encrusted heels, embroidery, and spikes are top picks for shoes that are the ultimate attention-grabbers. Downing sees no reason to leave velvet of any kind tucked away until the evening.

“Shoes that have a lot of personality want to go out during the day," Downing said. "Velvet doesn’t know what time it is.”

For a modern multidecade look, casually slide on a denim jacket with architectural shoulders and reach for denim crops, or even bellbottoms.

And if the '80s conjured up nothing but neon and parachute pants, Downing likes the Studio 54 vibe of a sequin pantsuit or tuxedo.

Note for anyone still clinging to your shoulder wrap. Put. It. Away.

Runway models and street style darlings haven’t wrapped up or slid their arms in a jacket in years, and Downing is equally averse to the dated look. Mixing up and creating the unexpected is the best part of fashion, so why not put a biker jacket over a beaded gown?

As we revel in the new year, celebrating with gold, red, velvet, and tassel accents, let’s keep an eye on spring, where yellow is going to be everywhere. We are planning our bold lip options now.

Shoulder pads always make a bold statement, and Ken Downing says they are coming on strong for 2018.

Photo by Priscilla Dickson

Shoulder pads always make a bold statement, and Ken Downing says they are coming on strong for 2018.

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