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Eat Local

Farmer’s Market Weekend- Cowtown Farmer’s Market and New Public Market

July 2, 2010

If you are looking to stock up on goodies for your Fourth of July celebrations check out the 2 Farmer’s markets happening on Saturday morning: The Cowtown and The New Public Market.
Every Saturday you will find plenty of fresh produce at The Cowtown Farmer’s Market from 8AM – Noon. Last Saturday there were plenty [...]

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First Friday at The Modern and Magnolia at The Modern

July 2, 2010

Kick off the Fourth of July Weekend with First Friday at The Modern from 5Pm – 8PM.  Enjoy the specialty cocktail, The Firefly, and music from The Tom Reynolds Trio.  This is a fun event and a casual way to enjoy the exhibits at The Modern.  Cafe Modern is also open for dinner and reservations [...]

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Brownstone – Sneek Peek

June 14, 2010

The temperatures were high and the bustlines were low at the charity Grand Opening Event at Brownstone this past Saturday.  The cocktail event sponsored by Fort Worth Magazine benefited the Halo Society and gave Fort Worth their first peek at Brownstone.  This new restaurant in the W7 development will have Season 3 Top Chef Fan [...]

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The New Public Market in Fort Worth-1st day May 15, 2010

May 10, 2010

Looks like Fort Worth is getting another Farmer’s Market in the area. The new market is in addition to the long running Cowtown Farmer’s Market that operates every Saturday from 8AM – Noon in the Weatherford traffic circle. This information is from John David Bartlett:
The New Public Market
First Market day – [...]

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Eating Green in Fort Worth

April 22, 2010

Today is Earth Day and most of us have become educated on reusable grocery bags, recycling, etc. However, there’s more ways we can make a difference and that’s in the choices that we make 3 times a day, when it comes time to feeding ourselves and our families.
The food we eat and where it [...]

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Ellerbe Fine Foods

November 20, 2009
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As part of my Magnolia Avenue Restaurant Series, I thought I’d start with the newest restaurant to grace Magnolia Avenue in Fort Worth – Ellerbe Fine Foods.
Ellerbe Fine Foods
The Vibe
This former filling station on Magnolia Avenue has been transformed into an airy, casually urban space with rustic touches.  The patio feels like a relaxing front [...]

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Weekend Happenings: October 9 – 11

October 8, 2009

Friday October 9 and Saturday October 10
Musicarte
10AM – 11PM Free
This Festival takes place in Sundance Square and celebrates Latin culture through its music, dance, art, and food. Performance schedules can be found on the website.The Mercado de las Americas features artists from around the world, so visit the booths of this juried fine [...]

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Cowtown Farmer’s Market

September 18, 2009
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Start your weekend off right by checking out The Cowtown Farmer’s Market. You’ll find a beautiful bounty of produce and artisinal products. An early arrival will ensure that you get your hands on the freshest produce in town – none of it has traveled more than 150 miles and it is unloaded right [...]

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Earth Day Eating

April 22, 2009

Today is Earth Day and there are things we can do with our eating habits that can leave less of an impact on the Earth.
Become a Locavore
Try and get all your produce needs from local sources.  You cut the carbon footprint because food has not been trucked in or flown in thousands of miles to [...]

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Bonnell’s Fine Texas Cuisine

December 3, 2008
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Bonnell’s spin on southwestern cuisine has made them a solid fine dining option in Fort Worth since 2001.  What drew me to the restaurant was learning that Bonnell’s uses regional and local ingredients in his cooking. Native and seasonal ingredients improve the flavors of dishes, especially in the hands of a skilled chef like [...]

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