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Italian

Nonna Tata

December 8, 2009
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Nonna Tata on Magnolia Avenue is definitely a draw for the food enthusiast.  Even folks from Dallas have been know to trek over to this small Southside spot to sample the true flavors of northern Italy.  This mini-review is part of the Magnolia Avenue Restaurant Series, read my full review here. Nonna Tata The Vibe [...]

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Aventino

April 30, 2009
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UPDATE: Aventino closed January 15, 2010. We wish the Paez Family the best. The words Cucina, Enoteca, and Salumeria usually are reserved for spots tucked away in the beautiful rolling hills of Tuscany or the moped mobbed streets of Milan.  Fort Worth may not contain all the same charms of Italy, but we can be [...]

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BYOG at Nonna Tata

January 10, 2009

New rule at Nonna Tata:  They will no longer provide wine glasses, so you have to bring your own wine glass or pay $3 to purchase one of theirs.  I’ve added it to the list in my review.  Ciao!

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Nonna Tata

January 8, 2009
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The Vibe I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again Fort Worth is fortunate to have it’s own Italian Grandmother in Nonna Tata.  The small and sunny yellow dining room with rustic tables, maw-maw-ish curtains, and mouthwatering smells coming from the kitchen is what I would imagine a Nonna’s house to be like.  In [...]

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Nonna Tata Closed Until November 5th

October 29, 2008

I experienced momentary panic as I walked up to Nona Tata for lunch today.  The place was locked and the tables stacked.  A sign on the door indicated that they’ve gone to Italy and will be back November 5th.  So if you’re looking to relieve you ravioli de zucca (pumpkin ravioli) cravings, you’ll have to [...]

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Nonna Tata, Ti Amo

August 18, 2008

Great news for Nonna Tata fans!  There are plans for Nonna Tata to add an enclosed patio to it’s existing space – hopefully that means more seating.  According to the Star T. expansion plans also include another restaurant, Tata Too. The new space will occupy the former Bluebird Blues Club at Horne and Wellesley on [...]

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