Fort Worth Summer Bucket List

by | Aug 5, 2020 | Guides

We’ve just about made it through the weirdest summer ever. Just because it’s hot as heck doesn’t mean we we still can’t enjoy ourselves. Our family has been doing our best to keep busy despite the heat and social distancing. I came up with a bucket list of 20 activities to inspire you and/or your families to get out there and enjoy the remaining days of summer in Fort Worth. Activities were selected with social distancing and safety in mind due to Covid-19.

1. ENJOY THE TRINITY TRAILS

If you’ve already walked or biked the trails, try paddling or stand up paddle boarding. Just because it’s summer in Fort Worth doesn’t mean you can’t find a refreshing respite. It always feels a few degrees cooler even in the summer on the water and you get a gentle breeze as well. You can rent kayaks or stand up paddleboards from Backwood Sports. Check their social media page for updates. Bring plenty of water in a leak-proof bottle* and a dry box for your phone. 

Canoeing in the Trinity River – Fort Worth

2. COYOTE DRIVE-IN

The Coyote Drive-In provided one of the most pleasant social distant experiences. They are showing previously released movies and it’s fun to revisit old favorites or see a movie we missed the first time around. Masks are required outside of your personal vehicle and the space surrounding your car. We stayed inside our cars and ran the air conditioning because summer. The concession stand is open.

Socially distancing at the Coyote Drive-In

3. Find a frozen treat

Summer in Fort Worth means finding some yummy frozen treats. Ice cream is a simple summer delight that’s refreshing and a momentary escape from the hot weather. You can pick up pints or enjoy scoops at Melt Ice Creams. Sno-cones and the accompanying bright colors that stain your tongue are also part of the summer ritual. Check out newcomer Funky Monkey Shaved Ice or go visit Sol y Luna Sno Ball or Freeze Factory or Pelican’s Sno balls. Grab a popsicle or frozen treat from Alma’s Paleteria. If you’re ready to venture outside of the box go try a Mangonada at Kokitos or Michoacan Creamery. 

Mangonada from Kokito’s

4. Find a patio

Indoor dining is limited these days but outdoor dining following socially distant protocols has been deemed somewhat safer. Ordering curbside or delivery is always the safest option and you can find guides for those here. Even though its summer in Fort Worth there’s some outdoor spots to stay cool. Just a few to check out are the patio at Piola Restaurant and Garden for apps and dinner, the rooftop at Tinies, Press Cafe’s expansive outdoor seating, Bearded Lady and  Salsa Limon River District. For breakfast or coffee try 5 AM Drip, Tacoheads  or Righteous Foods.

Piola Patio in Fort Worth

5. Visit a Farmer’s market or fruit stand

Check out my posts on the Cowtown Farmer’s Market and the Clearfork Farmers Market. Both are currently open on Saturday’s and it’s important right now to support our local farmers and makers. Summer produce brings an abundance of fresh flavors! Remember to to bring your own bag!

Cowtown Farmer’s Market

6. Order Cocktails to-go

For now bars are closed but some restaurants are offering cocktails to-go. If you order some cocktails and find a music livestream and a nice breeze on your patio that’s a pretty nice summer evening. Check out my curbside margarita options to get you started. I’ve recently gotten into learning more about cocktails and gathering the gear needed to shake some tasty concoctions up. If you are looking for bar essentials, a set like this will get you started. Look for vintage bar glasses at estate sales or the antique mall as a fun thing to collect. I have some vintage highballs that make everything look better.

Cocktail kit to-go from Mesero

7. Be a Fort Worth tourist

Sometimes there are parts of town that we take for granted and remain undiscovered or have changed. Take the Stockyards for example, it’s entering a new era with Mule Alley and the addition of luxury Western retailers like Lucchese and Tecovas. Also, check out Provender Hall, the latest restaurant by chef Marcus Paslay of Clay Pigeon and Piatello, which recently opened up serving hearty Western and Southern inspired fare. If you’re looking for something more low key check out Hooker’s Grill for a burger, beer or milkshake. Or on the funkier side, look at my guide for the Foundry District and explore this quirky area. Or wander around Dowtown, start at the Courthouse look for the sleeping panther and work your way to the Water Gardens.

Hooker’s Grill in the Stockyards

8. Go on a self-guided Taco Tour

Explore and discover some of the best tacos in Fort Worth on a self-guided taco tour. Who doesn’t want to spend a few hours eating tacos and drinking margaritas with a choose your own adventure vibe?! Eat This Fort Worth’s signature tour has been packaged up to let you have the experience on your time. Order your Taco Tote which comes with an Eat This Fort Worth tote bag, taco itinerary and map, detour suggestions and locally made food products. It’s a fun way to spend an afternoon and be a food tourist in your own town!

Eat This Fort Worth Food Tours – Taco Tour in a Tote

9. Take a hike

The Fort Worth Nature Center recently re-opened and all you have to do is reserve a spot for a great hike. There’s a mix of forest, prairies and wetlands so do some research and pick out the type of terrain you’d like to see on your hike. Also don’t be surprised if you see some wildlife like buffalo, snakes and cranes. Samson Park also offers free hiking trails to check out. For a more urban hike with a big payoff go to Airfield Falls. You can drive to the Trailhead which you’ll know by the large parts of a McDonnell Douglas C-9 aircraft displayed at the entrance of the park. Get on the trail and go for a short hike where you see a creek, native plantings and then you’ll find yourself in the area’s largest natural waterfall which is a great discovery for summer in Fort Worth. Kids (and grown-ups) can splash around in the waterfalls (200 Pumphrey Dr, Westworth Village, TX 76114). Don’t forget your 10 essentials when hiking. Primary for the Texas heat is managing hydration, I always pack an insulated water bottle to keep my water cold and sunscreen that will not sweat off.

Airfield Falls in Fort Worth

10. Support a local brewery

Our local breweries need us now more than ever. They are struggling to shift business models and they need our support to survive. So if you are able to pick up some cans, crowlers or growlers at your favorite brewery please consider supporting them. Several breweries like Funky Picnic Brewery and Cafe, Wild Acre Brewing (Camp Bowie location) and Cowtown Brewing serve delicious food that you can order for curbside. Other local breweries include Martin House Brewing Company, Hop Fusion, Rahr & Sons Brewing and Panther Island Brewing. 

Funky Picnic Food and Beer to-go

11. Show Fort Worth Pride on your next zoom call

If you are still zooming and want to be styling and rep the Fort you have to get some swag from Morgan Mercantile (t-shirt below) or Fort Worth Locals. Or sport some Fort Worth merch on your next mural photo shoot.

I’m Fort Worth It tee from Morgan Mercantile (cameo by Melt/Martin House specialty beer )

12. Have a retro picnic day at Burger’s Lake

Going to Burger’s Lake is a little like going back in time. Maybe because not much has changed since I used to go there as a kid as part of our summer traditions. Bring a cooler with your favorite picnic lunch and spend the day there. Also, have you even lived in Fort Worth if you haven’t mustered up the courage to swing off the trapeze or jump off the diving platform?! Masks are required and there’s plenty of space to social distance throughout the 30 acre park but it’s best to get there early for the best spots.

Photo courtesy of Burger’s Lake

13. Support a black owned business

Food is political, there’s no way around it. It’s important to be intentional about where we spend our dollars these days. The power of the Black Lives Matter and other social justice movements crosses over into many aspects of our lives including deciding where to dine, get your haircut or get your cake made. I will be putting together a resource for black-owned businesses soon but in the meantime, Fort Worth Magazine has this list. Just a few to mention are Smoke-a-Holics BBQ, Doughboy Donuts, Fort Worth Barber Shop, Loft 22 Cakes and Danette’s Urban Oasis.

Smoke-a-holics BBQ

Derek Walker of Smoke-a-holics

14. Get on the plant bandwagon

I don’t know about you but I’ve become a plant person during this whole lockdown and so have many of my friends. There’s several local nurseries that you can get your plants from. My absolute favorite is Guadardo’s Garden Center. Walking through their space is literally a breath of fresh air and you can check out their large selection of succulents, cactus and fruit trees and some of the most beautiful pottery in town (check out their talavera selection). Archie’s Gardenland is a near-iconic spot for all your gardening needs. Archie’s has been operating since the mid-30’s and is still family run, this place is as local as it gets and it has a loyal following. Westland Gardens is a new entry and is located in west Fort Worth. Grow Plant Shop also has a highly curated selection of house plants in a highly instagrammable airstream.

Grow Plant Shop

15. Disc Golf 

A great way to enjoy the outdoors this summer in Fort Worth is disc (frisbee) golf. Starter packs of disks can be bought for around $20. Z Boaz is a nice course in Fort Worth with a variety of terrain and levels. As always bring hydration and bug spray and going early or later in the day is recommended. 

Z. Boaz Disc Golf

16. Eat craft BBQ

One of the more resilient food businesses has proven to be our unstoppable craft BBQ in Fort Worth. The name of the game with the Fort Worth BBQ scene is the earlier the better, especially on the weekends. Show up early to make sure you are able to get what you want. Panther City BBQ, Derek Allan’s BBQ, Heim BBQ, Smoke-a-holics, Brix and Dayne’s Craft BBQ are the most well known spots in Fort Worth. You cannot go wrong with any of these places, just check their social media for hours. I’ve tried the BBQ at all of these spots and they are all different in their own right but all produce a stellarly delicious product. 

The Brisket Bomber from Brix BBQ

17. Birria tacos

Have you hopped on the Birria taco train yet?! This taco craze has hit Fort Worth big time with long waits and sell-outs. Don’t let that put you off from these unique tacos. Birria tacos consist of a crispy corn tortilla shell that encloses beef and stretchy, melty cheese and then you get a cup of broth called consomé on the side for dunking. Birrieria y Taqueria Cortez and  Caliscience are popular food trucks and its best to get there early to avoid long wait times. Paco’s Mexican Cuisine, Mariachi’s Dine-In and Tres Betos Taqueria are restaurants also offering these popular tacos. 

Birria Tacos and Consomé from Paco’s Mexican Cuisine

18. Mural hunt

Grab a phone or a camera and some water and go on a mural hunt. The Foundry is a good place to start and you can read my guide on that area here. Nearby you can find one of the latest murals at 2900 W. Lancaster by West 7th local artist Mariel Guzman. Stroll along Magnolia Avenue and you’ll spot several iconic murals. Mid-morning and late afternoon will give you the best lighting and temperature conditions.

Mural by Mariel Guzman outside of the Grand Berry Theatre

19. Rent an e-bike

It’s hot enough as it is in August. Why not give yourself a little boost, literally. Rent an ebike and explore. If you haven’t ridden an e-bike before it’s just like riding a bike but with an extra kick. They are fun and there are stations all around Fort Worth thanks to Fort Worth Bike Sharing so you can try them out. Check out their interactive map to find stations that have e-bikes.

E-bikes from Eat This Fort Worth Food Tours Bikes and Bites Food Tour

20. Go to a Museum or the Zoo.

Fort Worth’s museums have recently re-opened. Masks and social distancing are required but it’s still worth it to take time to escape your quarantine routine and visit a museum. Roam around the Cultural District and choose between the Modern Art Museum, Kimbell Art Museum, Amon Carter Museum of American Art or the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History. On the other end of the spectrum, spend a day outdoors and wander around our beautiful Fort Worth Zoo. 

The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth

 

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Eat Fajitas

by | Jul 17, 2020 | Reviews

Ghost Kitchens- don’t worry it’s not spooky at all! It’s the latest concept in food that’s made its way here to Fort Worth. Eat Fajitas is the first to open a ghost kitchen here in Fort Worth.

It’s no surprise that Fort Worth culinary trailblazer and disruptor, Chef Lanny Lancarte brings yet another news concept to the food scene with Eat Fajitas. Lancarte said. “The concept is perfect for our moment in time, delicious food delivered to your home for small groups of people that won’t have to worry about cooking or cleaning.”

Eat Fajitas

You can’t eat at a ghost kitchen in Fort Worth because that’s all it is, a commercial prep kitchen – there is no dining area. The kitchen serves to fulfill orders for carry-out or delivery. The idea is simple and one that is most likely here to stay because it’s more cost-effective than running a full-service restaurant and in the midst of a pandemic it also provides a low-contact meal option. 

Righteous Foods Chef Lanny Lancarte was one of the first chefs in Fort Worth to lead the way during the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic. Chef Lancarte shut down indoor restaurant operations  and was one of the first to lead the way and offer curbside dining. He shifted his menu options and in addition to the regular Righteous Foods dishes he offered family style meals. Most prominent and popular was his Fajita Packs and to-go margaritas. 

Curbside Righteous Foods

The fajita pack is a clear nod to his culinary roots. Chef Lancarte is part of the legendary Joe T.’s family. If you haven’t had fajitas and margaritas on the patio at Joe T.’s have you even been to Fort Worth?! Chef Lancarte, has blazed his own way in the culinary world in Fort Worth and beyond. And now he’s taken the most Fort Worth of dishes and given his own spin to them. 

These proved to be popular and I was impressed when I ordered the fajita pack for myself. The chicken fajitas were light and delicious with grilled vegetables, warm tortillas and plenty of rice and beans to round out the pack.  Everything tasted fresh and the seasonings on the fajitas rely on a mix of fresh herbs for an almost chimi-churri like flavor. The Himalayan sea salt rimmed margaritas were pre-mixed and delicious.

Eat Fajitas Margaritas

This model proved so successful that once Righteous Foods resumed operations and returned focus to its health conscious dishes they spun off into its own concept called Eat Fajitas. This is the first concept of its kind in Fort Worth and beyond. Lanny’s experience in fine dining translates well into this concept because he brings the same level of detail and commitment to quality as he did with Lanny’s Alta Cocina Mexicana (the predecessor to what is now a more casual, health conscious eatery in Righteous Foods). The menu is tightly edited to keep the quality level high. 

Eat Fajitas delivery box

“The spices of Tex-Mex have always run through my veins. For many years Tex-Mex got a bad rap as the step-child to Mexican cuisine, but I believe the time has come to wave the Tex-Mex flag with pride as one of the very few regional cuisines our young country has,” Lanny Lancarte, Owner of EAT FAJITAS said. “We believe focusing on one excellent menu item can showcase our mastery of the most fun and user friendly, shareable dish Tex-Mex has. Paired with a fresh margarita, we can deliver a house fiesta right to our customers doorstep.”

All details are considered in your order options, you can even order Lancarte’s legendary churros. I may or may not be guilty of going to Righteous and just ordering churros. What would level that up you may ask? Paletas, or creamy popsicles made with care by Melt Ice Creams and incorporating Mexican ingredients like cajeta and flan. If a box could ever contain happiness it just might be the Eat Fajitas box. 

Eat Fajitas delivery box

In addition to the ghost kitchen, he is bypassing the fees normally charged by third party delivery services. Orders are placed online at EatFajitas, and it couldn’t be simpler. You place your order for delivery or pick-up. It’s a model that’s here to stay. 

Innovation is nothing new to Lancarte as he brought to Fort Worth the very first “pop-up” dinners when he was serving small supper club style meals out of his family’s restaurant in the early 2000’s. After testing his recipes and dishes on the well-worn patios of Joe T. he staked his claim on the bungalow on West 7th. Then he brought to Fort Worth the most exquisite food ever. 

He took all the classic techniques he learned at the Culinary Institute of America and combined it with his experience working with Diana Kennedy and Rick Bayliss. This layered in with his travels throughout Mexico getting to know ingredients and techniques brought us Lanny’s Alta Cocina Mexicana. The restaurant was nothing short of revolutionary, elevating indigenous Mexican ingredients to the level of haute cuisine. Not only were the dishes new but the manner in which they were served was also novel. Chef Lancarte offered tasting menus that took you on a culinary journey through several plated courses with French, Mexican and Meditteranean influences. Can you tell I miss this place?! 

With the closing of  Lanny’s Alta Cocina Mexicana and  the opening of Righteous Foods, once again Lancarte proved prescient in anticipating the  needs of the modern food consumer Cheeky marketing and unique dishes make this a one-of-a kind spot in Fort Worth. 

In addition to innovation, Lancarte and his team have demonstrated the utmost in consistency in weathering the Covid storm. They have managed to not take a single day off since they switched to a curbside model in March. The ghost kitchen concept is new but it’s not surprising the early adopters like Lancarte have taken it and given it their own signature spin. So do as the box says and Eat Fajitas!

Fort Worth restaurants offering curbside Margarita Kits

by | Apr 15, 2020 | Drink

Fort Worth Restaurants are now allowed to provide margaritas for curbside pick up

Anyone else out there feel like Margaritas are the official “unofficial” cocktail of Fort Worth? I certainly do. That’s part of the reason I created Fort Worth’s first Taco & Margarita Tour. Did you know you can now pick up margaritas curbside in Fort Worth?

Even though we can’t indulge in an afternoon of margaritas at a restaurant, you can still enjoy your margs at home. Thanks to a loosening of the Texas liquor laws during Covid-19 you can now pick up margaritas or “margarita kits” in Fort Worth with your food orders.

Until we can all sit on a patio and enjoy a margarita with friends, here are your next best options. You can always re-create the experience by sitting on your porch or patio or just open a window. Make it social by Face timing some friends or fire up a laptop for a Zoom Happy Hour while enjoying a refreshing margarita (or two).

If you’re looking to upgrade your margarita rims, I use Halo de Santo spicy salts. They are a local company and their salts add an extra layer of flavor to margaritas (and micheladas).

Taco Heads – 1812 Montgomery St 76107

MENU | (817) 615-9899 | Website | FB Updates | Weekends 8am-8pm Weekdays 11-8

Taco Heads has some of the best tacos in town and their margaritas are on par with their tacos. They are here to serve you the food that makes us all happy – TACOS! They are offering a Margarita Kit for curbside pick up that includes a small bottle of tequila and serves 5 margaritas for $45.00. (And you get a bonus packet of Halo de Santo rim salt!). This is a great combo with their 6 Tacos Apart Party pack of tacos that includes a mix & match of breakfast or regular tacos, black beans and chips.

Righteous Foods – 3405 W 7th St 76107

MENU | 10AM-2PM, 4PM-8PM daily seven days a week | (817) 850-9996 order through their app | Website | Fb updates

Righteous Foods was one of the first restaurants to offer a curbside menu along with their regular menu. They’ve got their family style meals dialed in. I recently ordered the fajita meal for my family and we loved the meal. It came with all the fixins’ – rice, beans and tortillas. I added their signature Himalayan sea salt margaritas to the order and I’m happy to report they are as delicious as ever. The margaritas come pre-mixed in a sealed juice container and come with two cups rimmed with their sea-salt mix. All you have to do is shake, add ice, pour and enjoy.

Austin City Taco – 517 University Drive Fort Worth 76107

MENU | (817) 945-1234 | Mon-Sat: 10:30AM – 8PM, Sun: 10:30AM – 5PM | Website | FB Updates

Tacos and Margs are what Austin City Taco is known for. You can get their frozen margaritas to-go with your curbside order. If you are looking for something more substantial than tacos they are offering family packs of whole chicken ($19.95) and chicken tender pack ($19.95).

The Original Mexican Eats Cafe – 4713 Camp Bowie Blvd 76107

FB Updates and Menu | 11Am – 9PM Wed – Sun | Curbside pick up and free delivery

You can enjoy your El Jefe margarita from the comfort of your own home. If you love The Orginal, you can still pair their delicious margaritas along with your Roosevelt Plate. You can choose from quart quantities for $20 and $30 for their house and premium mixes. They are also offering pitcher quantities for the El Jefe and the Mas Fina for $48, the House Rx and House Frozen are $30 and the Top Shelf is $35 – all are available for their curbside pick-up.

Muy Frio Margaritas

MENU | 817-238-3386 | Sun 12PM – 9PM, Tues – Thurs 3PM – 9PM, Fri-Sat 11AM – 11PM

Muy Frio is worth a visit if you want a refreshing frozen margarita. Frozen margaritas are what Muy Frio specializes in. Visit the store to place your order or order online for takeout and curbside delivery at www.catering.orderspoon.com/muyfrio. Choose from the following frozen flavors: Peach, Strawberry, Piña colada, Mango, Coco Loco (Blue coconut with tropical fruit), Classic Margarita and Margarita on the rocks. The sizes include the shorty 8oz – $4, small 16oz – $7, medium 32oz – $12, large 64oz – $18 or a Flight of 4 Shorty’s – $12, 6pk of Smalls – $34.

Enchiladas Ole – 2418 Forest Park Blvd 76110

MENU | (817) 984-1360 | 11AM – 8PM | Website | FB Updates |

Round out your next Family Enchilada Meal from Enchiladas Ole with Margarita on the rocks mix in a half gallon $30 or full gallon $60. They also have a Family Taco Bar and weekly Specials of meals that feed 4 (meals come with rice, beans, chips/salsa).

Mesero Restaurant – 4955 Gage Avenue 76109

DELIVERY MENU | (817) 402-0744 | 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM | Free Delivery | FB Updates | Website |

Mesero is offering Quarantine Kits with all the ingredients for the perfect margarita. You can choose from 2 sizes: 4 Margs plus 2 Extra Shots $50 or 12 Margs $100. Don’t forget to order from their delicious menu or select one of their family style meals like their fajitas for 4 for $64.

Salsa Limon – 1465 W. Magnolia Fort Worth 76104

Online order | MENU | Mon – Fri 7AM – PM, Sat 8AM – 10PM, Sun 8AM – 9PM | Website | FB Updates | 682.250.4842 or order through their app | Delivery through Door Dash, Favor, or Counter

If you need your El Capitan fix, add some margaritas to the mix. If you’ve been one of my Taco and Margarita tours you know that we start off at Salsa Limon for one of their specialty off-menu tacos and fantastic margaritas. In addition to their regular menu, Salsa Limon is offering familia style packs. The best way to order is to download their app or place your order online and then pick up curbside.

HG Supply – 1621 River Run, Suite 176 76107

MENU | (682) 730-6070 | 11AM-9PM DAILY for food/cocktail orders, 4PM – 6PM for Family style meals for pick-up | FB Updates

I love HG Supply’s healthy yet delicious fare. They’ve altered their regular menu to include Family style meals. You can also add a Margarita Kit for $35 to your order that includes tequila, lime juice, agave, lime wedges, salt.

Shaws Patio Bar & Grill – 1051 W Magnolia Ave 76104

Regular MENU Curbside MENU | (817) 926-2116 | Tues – Thurs 11:30AM – 7:30PM, Fri-Sat 11:30AM – 8:30PM | Delivery Available

Enjoy Shaw’s award winning Margarita from home or with their comfort food family meals. They kits are $45 gallon and includes 1 gallon of our prize mix, Tequila, Salt & Limes.

The Moon Bar – 2000 W Berry St. (3.16 mi) Fort Worth, Texas 76110

MENU | (817) 386-0724 | Food To go on Sunday and Tuesday Nights | Pre-Order Birdie Bop Family Meals on Sunday, Bandolero BBQ on Tuesday Nights

Birdie Bop has taken their unique and creative twist to Korean food to the family meals that they offer on Sundays like Korean BBQ meatloaf. On Tuesdays Bandolero BBQ serves up Tacos made with their slow smoked BBQ. You’ll want to add a Margarita Kit to your Birdie Bop or Bandolero BBQ meal.

La Playa Maya – 1540 N Main St Fort Worth, Texas 76106

MENU | Sun-Thur 11:00 – 8:00 pm, Fri – Sat 11:00 – 9:00 pm | Website | FB Updates | Alcohol menu available

La Playa has their full menu available along with family-style meal packages that serve 6. The Classsic Pack for $32 (includes 6 crispy tacos, 6 enchiladas. beans, rice, queso, chips and hot sauce) and their Fajita Pack for $45 (2 lbs. beef/chicken fajita, guacamole, sour cream, beans, rice, tortillas, queso, chips and hot sauce). They also have margaritas available in their pick-up menu.

Joe T. Garcia’s – 2201 N Commerce St Fort Worth, Texas 76164

Mon – Thur 11am – 7:00pm | Call 817-626-4356 or 817-626-8571 | Website | FB updates

Perhaps Fort Worth’s most beloved Margaritas. They have all varieties available: on the rocks, frozen, sangria, strawberry, skinny or Tino’s Special. These go great with the Joe T.’s famous family meals of enchilada dinner, beef fajita dinner and chicken fajita dinner.

Reata Restaurant – 310 Houston St. 76102

MENU | 11AM – 7PM | Website | 817-336-1009 or email curbside@reata.net | FB Updates |

Nothing beats a margarita on the rooftop of The Reata. Get the next best thing with one of their build your own cocktail kits. Pick up your curbside margarita kit which comes with Sauza Hornitos Reposado, their house made Margarita Mix, Topo Chico and fresh cut limes. Just the right ingredients for Margaritas and Ranch Water.

The Post at River East – 2925 Race Street 76111

MENU | (817) 945-8890 | 11AM – 10PM | Pick up or FREE delivery | FB Updates | Website

One of the things I miss is seeing live music at The Post. (Check their FB page for the latest livestreams). I’m so glad that they’ve been providing family meals and cocktail kits. Their $20 Family Meals is one of the most affordable meal options out there. They are also offering $25 cocktail kits for 32 oz. that include margaritas (tequila, fresh citrus, sugar).

Tributary Cafe – 2813 Race St, Fort Worth, TX 76111

MENU | (817) 744-8255 | 11AM – 7PM | Individual & Family style meals available | Pre-Order boiled crawfish for Thurs – Sat | Website | FB Updates

In addition to their delicious Cajun inspired cuisine, you can now pick up curbside cocktail kits that include Margaritas for $20 (quart size).

Stay safe y’all. Stay home and wash your hands. We are in this together and please continue to support the small businesses that need you now more than ever. If you’re looking for more restaurants that are offering curbside menus Look here for the Near Southside, South Main Village version, Downtown, Foundry District and Northside version. Westside, Tanglewood, Riverside and River District version, and Downtown, Foundry District, Northside.

Restaurants offering to-go/curbside Easter Dinners

by | Apr 2, 2020 | Uncategorized

Foodie friends, we are in unprecedented times right now and we are all dealing with the effects of the Coronavirus pandemic. Every aspect of our lives is currently impacted as we have all been advised to stay home to flatten the curve of this devastating virus. I’ve provided several resources for finding curbside and to-go meal options by geographic areas in Fort Worth: Downtown, Foundry District, Northside, Westside, Tanglewood, Riverside, River District, Near Southside, South Main Village.

Easter celebrations will look different this year for everyone. Many restaurants and food establishments are providing to-go Easter Meals. You can still support local restaurants while providing a special meal at your Easter table. I’ll keep track of those offering and list them here with updates as I find them.

Meyer and Sage

Click here for PRE-ORDERS | (817) 386-5009 | Call ahead/order online the Friday or Saturday of Easter weekend | Website | FB Updates

Meyer and Sage will be offering their signature gorgeous cheeseboards for Pre-order. They will also be offering the meal options show below. It’s best to pre-order to ensure availability.

Ellerbe Fine Foods

View MENU | 817-926-3663 | call 817-926-3663 by Thursday, April 9. All orders must be picked up on Saturday, April 11, 12pm-8pm | Menu pricing: $132 (feeds 6), or just the sides $85 (feeds 6) | Website | FB Updates

You can still enjoy a special Easter at home with our family to-go meal and wine. You can order the whole menu or just the sides, plus some nice add-ons.

Bonnell’s Fine Texas Cuisine

MENU | (817) 738-5489 | Orders must be placed by 12pm on Monday, April 6th. No substitutions or adjustments to the menu, however multiple dinners may be ordered | email Kelcey@BonnellsTexas.com for any questions | Website | FB Updates

Lettuce Cook

Please place order with Natalie direct at 817-821-1621 | Please place order by WEDNESDAY at 3pm | Website | FB Updates

Wishbone & Flynt

$150 for 6-8 servings | Hickory Smoked Leg of Niman Ranch Lamb • Minted Peas • Cumin + Brown Sugar Carrots • Herb Roasted Potatoes • Finished with Chocolate Mint Pesto | Order Friday by noon and pickup on Saturday by 4 pm | Chef Stefon Rishel will be smoking the lamb in the restaurant parking lot on Saturday | Dinner must be ordered by Friday at noon for pickup on Saturday between 12 and 4 pm | The restaurant will be closed Sunday to observe the Easter holiday | CLOSED Easter Sunday | FB Updates | Website

Reata Restaurant

MENU | 817-336-1009 or curbside@reata.net | Order by 5PM April 11 | Includes complimentary mimosas | 3 Different Easter Sunday packages to choose from / Feeds 4-6 / FB Updates

Angelo’s BBQ

817-332-0357 | Call ahead or drive thru | Feeds up to 6 with your choice of either Smoked Ham or Smoked Turkey breast, 2 large sides and sauce for just $29 plus tax | Pick up Friday or Saturday (CLOSED on Sundays) | Hours 11AM-7PM | FB Updates | Website

Fixe Southern House

682-707-3965 | Daily Delivery/Curbside 9AM – 8PM | Easter Menu- Serving 3 Easter Meal options in addition to their regular menu – Half Rack of Heritage Pork Chops $75 • New Orleans Style Jambalaya $60
• Fried Chicken $50 served with a Chopped Salad & 6 Biscuits| Available noon – 8pm| Wine, Bubbles and Bloody Mary Cocktail Kits | FB Updates | Website

Bird Cafe

EASTER BRUNCH SPECIAL | Only available this Sunday April 12th | Served HOT : Chicken & Waffles • Biscuits & Sausage Gravy • Cheesy Pepperjack Grits • Asparagus with balsamic glaze and parmesan • Spinach & Strawberry Salad • Apple Crisp | Brunch cocktails: Mimosas, Bloody Mary, Beer Growler or Coffee | Order ahead | Schedule pickup on Sunday | Feeds 4 for $50 | 6 for $70 | FB Updates

Central Market

Pre-order at www.centralmarket.com/easter | Order by Thursday, April 9, 2020 | Pick up days: Friday, April 10 and Saturday, April 11, 2020 | Revised store hours: everyday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. | All Central Market stores will be closed on Easter Sunday

Choose from an Easter Brunch meal including an Italian sausage and arugula quiche, challah French toast casserole, spinach and strawberry salad, berries and melon, six French butter croissants and orange juice for $59.99, or an Easter Dinner featuring a glazed spiral-sliced ham with all the trimmings including whipped russet potatoes, green beans with toasted almonds, strawberry and spinach salad and eight brioche rolls for $79.99. Each meal serves six people. All meals will be packaged and boxed with reheating instructions, and will be distributed through drive-thru pickups at each store location to ensure social distancing.

Swiss Pastry Shop

(817) 732-5661 | Pre-order your Black Forest Cake | They only have the smaller sizes (8″ & 10″) available because… well… social distancing and stuff. | Website | FB Updates

HG Sply Co

877-832-8723 | Deadline for Orders will be Thursday, April 9th by 3pm |
When calling our DFWeats number please select Option 4 for HERO and our Easter Commissary Kitchen | Pick up on Saturday April 11 from 11AM – 8:30PM | Delivery Available for $15 fee (delivery fee goes directly to in-house team members

Cowtown Brewing Company

MENU | Cowtown Brewing Company is offering an Easter brunch familiy meal complete with mimosa kit and FunkyTown Donuts donut desert | Order by Thursday, April 9, at 3pm | Don’t forget to add a 4-pack of your favorite Cowtown beer

Wild Acre Brewing Company / Camp Bowie

MENU | Order cut off on Friday | FB Updates | Call in your order at (817) 353-2074

Magdalena’s -SOLD OUT

MENU | To order curbside pickup or delivery please call 817-740-8085 or 817-296-8215 | You can also email your order to paige@magdalenastx.com | Website | FB Updates

Tributary Cafe – SOLD OUT

Call or text 817-938-4200 | Order by Wednesday for Saturday Pick-Up | Website | FB Updates

Eddie V’s

MENU | Pre-order now for pickup or complimentary delivery* starting April 10 | Full takeout menu also available | Call 817- 336-8000 for details | Website | FB Updates

Capital Grill

MENU | Family style dinner at home (ready to reheat or ready to serve). Pre-order available to pick up starting April 10th | Website | FB Updates

Del Frisco’s

MENU | Orders must be placed no later than Thursday before Easter | FB Updates | Website

EASTER BASKETS

Gifted

Don’t stress about putting together an Easter Basket! The exquisite local gift shop has pre-assembled Easter baskets ready to go. Here’s the information from Gifted:

We have pre-set assortments for Toddlers, and Preschool aged boys and girls as well as an empty basket and basket filled with plastic-free Eco-Eggs! Each basket boasts a handmade basket liner naturally dyed with avocado (My mom actually makes these for us. She has a lot of time on her hands now that she isn’t helping with my daughter during the shelter in place!). Each basket also has a satin ribbon where we will embroider your child’s name. For baskets that have eco-eggs, we will pre-fill the eggs for you with your child’s favorite treats so you don’t have to! Because of the handmade nature of these baskets, we have limited quantity, so order them before they’re gone! If you live in a 10 mile radius of our shop (76107), we are also offering FREE CONTACTLESS delivery! Click HERE to see options.

Fort Worth Restaurants offering to-go and meals for delivery : Westside, Tanglewood, Riverside, River District

by | Apr 1, 2020 | Guides

Foodie friends, we are in unprecedented times right now and we are all dealing with the effects of the Coronavirus pandemic. Every aspect of our lives is currently impacted as we have all been advised to stay home to flatten the curve of this devastating virus.

Every industry has been hit hard by the pandemic, especially the restaurant industry. Part of what makes Fort Worth so special are the small and unique restaurants that we love to frequent and discover. Now more than ever is the time to support local businesses, especially restaurants.

Restaurants and other food and beverage establishments have quickly shifted their business model to an entirely a curbside pick-up or delivery model. Even fine dining restaurants have pivoted to affordable family-style meals.

Chances are your favorite restaurant that you would normally visit has adopted this model. Also, chances are that you are doing more home-cooking than usual and you need a break. So, continue to support your favorite restaurants by ordering to-go meals from them. If you are looking for other restaurants to support, here’s a list.

Please note things change on a day-by-day basis for many of the restaurants, so show patience with them as they adapt. Picking up the food with contact-less curbside service ensures that restaurants don’t loose their slim margins paying a delivery service. (I’ve also included Venmo information for places that are collecting extra funds to support their furloughed staff).

WESTSIDE

Righteous Foods – 3405 W 7th St 76107

MENU | 10AM-2PM, 4PM-8PM daily seven days a week | (817) 850-9996 order through their app | Website | Fb updates | Alcohol menu available

Righteous Foods was one of the first restaurants to offer a curbside menu along with their regular menu. They’ve got their family style meals dialed in. I recently ordered the fajita meal for my family and we loved the meal. It came with all the fixins’ – rice, beans and tortillas. I added their signature Himalayan sea salt margaritas to the order and I’m happy to report they are as delicious as ever. The margaritas come pre-mixed in a sealed juice container and come with two cups rimmed with their sea-salt mix. All you have to do is shake, add ice, pour and enjoy.

Taco Heads – 1812 Montgomery St 76107

MENU | (817) 615-9899 | Weekends 8am-8pm Weekdays 11-8 | limited menu that includes breakfast tacos & taco menu. 6 Tacos Apart Party pack of tacos that includes a mix & match of breakfast or regular tacos, black beans, chips and a choice of Margaritas or Bloody Mary’s | Margarita Kit -Includes tequila on side, serves 5 margaritas $45.00, Bloody Mary Kit includes Tito’s vodka on side, serves 5 drinks, $45.00 | Website | FB Updates

Paris 7th – 3324 W 7th St. Fort Worth, TX 76107

MENU | (817) 489-5300 | Tues – Sat 5:30PM – 8:15PM | Website | FB Updates | Alcohol Menu

St. Emillion – 324 W. 7th Street 76107

MENU | 817-489-5300 | Tues – Sat 5:30PM – 8:15PM | Website | FB updates | Alcohol Menu | Pick up from Paris 7th 3324 W. 7th Street 76107

Austin City Taco – 517 University Drive Fort Worth 76107

MENU | (817) 945-1234 | Mon-Sat: 10:30AM – 8PM, Sun: 10:30AM – 5PM | Website | FB Updates | In addition to their regular menu they are offering family packs of whole chicken ($19.95), chicken tender pack ($19.95) | Margaritas to go | Alcohol menu

The Cook Shack – 500 University Dr. 76107

MENU | (817) 367-9151 | 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM | Website | FB Updates | Regular menu and Family Shack Shelter Pack

The Original Mexican Eats Cafe – 4713 Camp Bowie Blvd 76107

FB Updates and Menu | 11Am – 9PM Wed – Sun | Curbside pick up and free delivery | Margarita and Beer Menu

Winslow’s Wine Cafe – 4101 Camp Bowie Blvd 76107

FB Updates and Menu | 817.546.6843 | 4PM – 8PM | Website | Alcohol Menu available

Kincaid’s Hamburgers – 4901 Camp Bowie Blvd.

MENU | 817-732-2882 |Mon-Sat 11AM – 8PM, Sun 11AM – 3PM | Website | FB Updates

Tokyo Cafe – 5121 Pershing Ave Fort Worth76107

MENU | Mon – Thurs 11AM – 8:30PM, Fri 11AM – 9PM, Sat 12PM – 9PM | FB Updates | Website | Order from their regular menu. Family style meals available on the weekend

Boulevard of Greens – 2700 Horne Street 76107

MENU | (817) 782-9070 | 7AM – 8PM | Website | FB Updates | Call ahead for pick-up | Delivery: Favor, Grubhub, Caviar | Stay healthy by ordering their juices, smoothies or enjoying some of their pre-prepared 100% plant-based and organic meals.

Tommy’s Hamburger Grill – 5228 Camp Bowie Blvd 76107

MENU | 817-569-1111 | 11AM – 8PM | Curbside and Delivery through Favor | FB updates | Website | Alcohol menu available

Pearl Snap Kolaches – 4006 White Settlement Rd 76107

MENU | 817.233.8899 or sales@pskolaches.com | Regular Menu | Family Size Meals available (call or look at FB for daily updates) | Hours 7:00 AM – 1:00 PM | Website | FB Updates

Campisi’s – 6150 Camp Bowie Boulevard

MENU | 972.789.1919 | 11AM – 9PM | Website | FB updates | Alcohol menu available | Place your delivery order via phone and request contactless delivery | Pick-up and curbside available

Wild Acre – 6473 Camp Bowie Blvd.

FB Updates and menu | 11AM – 7PM Tues – Sun | (817) 353-2074 | Sandwiches and beer to go, $40 family style dinners | Website

Swiss Pastry Shop -3936 W Vickery Blvd

MENU | (817) 732-5661 | Tues – Sat 7AM – 5:30PM | Regular Menu available, Fresh bread, pastries and Black Forest Cake | Website | FB Updates

Muy Frio Margaritas

MENU | 817-238-3386 | Sun 12PM – 9PM, Tues – Thurs 3PM – 9PM, Fri-Sat 11AM – 11PM | Visit the store and order |Order online for takeout and curbside delivery at www.catering.orderspoon.com/muyfrio | Call ahead for Delivery | Shorty 8oz – $4, Small 16oz – $7, Medium 32oz – $12, Large 64oz – $18, Flight of 4 Shorty’s – $12, 6pk of Smalls – $34 | Flavors: Peach,
Strawberry, Piña colada, Mango, Coco Loco (Blue coconut with tropical fruit), Classic Margarita, Margarita on the rocks

Meat Board – 6314 Camp Bowie Blvd 76116

844-693-6328 or email orders@themeatboard.com to place your order for pickup or curbside. | Tues – Sat 10 AM to 6 PM | High quality butchered meats: including beef, pork, chicken, veal, bison, and seafood. | Some lunch items available for pick-up (check their FB) | FB Updates| Website

Mama’s Pizza – 5800 Camp Bowie Blvd 76107

MENU | (817) 731-6262 | Hours 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM | FB updates

TANGLEWOOD

Local Foods Kitchen – 4548 Hartwood Dr 76109

FB Updates & Menu | (817) 238-3464 | Wed, Thurs, or Fri, from 4-6 PM to pick up a dinner for two for $30. First come, first serve – menu will change daily | Website

Pearl Snap Kolaches – 2743 South Hulen Street 76109

MENU | (817) 233-8899 or sales@pskolaches.com | Regular Menu | Family Size Meals available (call or look at FB for daily updates) | Hours 7:00 AM – 1:00 PM | Website

Zoli’s Pizza – 3501 Hulen St. 76107

MENU | (817) 402-0050 | 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM | Full menu available for curbside pickup or delivery via Uber Eats | Large family-size pastas ($40, feeds 4), Full pans of ready-to-reheat brisket lasagna ($60, feeds 4-6) | FB Updates | DONATE PIZZAS TO HEALTHCARE WORKERS at www.zolispizza.com/donate | Alcohol Menu available / 50% ALL bottles of wine for take-home / NEW* Prickly Pear Moscow Mule mix-at-home cocktail kits ($8) + additional cocktail options coming soon /$12 mix-and-match six packs of bottled/canned beers

HG Suppply – 1621 River Run, Suite 176 76107

MENU | (682) 730-6070 | 11AM-9PM DAILY for food/cocktail orders, 4PM – 6PM for Family style meals for pick-up | Alcohol Menu Available |Cocktail Kits available | FB Updates

Enchiladas Ole – 2418 Forest Park Blvd 76110

MENU | (817) 984-1360 | 11AM – 8PM | Family Enchilada Meal, Family Taco Bar, Weekly Specials / meals feed 4 (meals come with rice, beans, chips/salsa) | Website | FB Updates | Rocks Margarita Half Gallon $30/ Full gallon $60

Mesero Restaurant – 4955 Gage Avenue 76109

DELIVERY MENU | (817) 402-0744 | 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM | Free Delivery | FB Updates | Website | QUARANTINE KITS! Free delivery, curbside 12 Margs $100 / 4 Margs plus 2 Extra Shots $50 | Fajitas for 4 $64

Malai Kitchen – 5289 Monahans Ave 76109

CURBSIDE PICK-UP MENU DELIVERY MENU | 11AM – 9PM | (682)707-3959 clearfork@malaikitchen.com | Website | FB Updates | Alcohol Menu available

Bonnell’s Fine Texas Cuisine – 4259 Bryant Irvin Rd 76109

FB Updates and MENU | (817) 738-5489 | Set menu, so no substitutions or custom order | Meals can be picked up every day 4:00pm – 7:00pm | No order necessary, just come by and they will deliver straight to your car | First come, first served | Accepting cash and credit cards |Any gratuities given will go to displaced staff members in need | Website | Alcohol available

Fixe Southern House – 5282 Marathon Ave, 76109

MENU | 682-707-3965 | Daily Delivery/Curbside 9AM – 8PM | Biscuits, Biscuit Sandwiches, Individual Entrees, Family Style Meals | Wine, Bubbles and Bloody Mary Cocktail Kits | FB Updates | Website

RIVERSIDE

Mariachi’s Dine-In – 301 S. Sylvania Ave. 76111

MENU | (682) 760-9606 | Hours 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM | Takeout and Delivery through Uber Eats | FB Updates | Website | Venmo Tip Jar: MariachisDine-In

The Post at River East – 2925 Race Street 76111

MENU | (817) 945-8890 | 11AM – 10PM | Pick up or FREE delivery | FB Updates | $20 Family Meals and Cocktail Kits | Website

Tributary Cafe – 2813 Race St, Fort Worth, TX 76111

MENU | (817) 744-8255 | 11AM – 7PM | Individual & Family style meals available | Pre-Order boiled crawfish for Thurs – Sat | Website | FB Updates

RIVER DISTRICT

Heim BBQ on the River- 5333 White Settlement Road

MENU | 11am 8pm – Sun – Thur | (682) 707 – 5772 | Website | FB Updates | Alcohol Menu available

Salsa Limon – 5012 White Settlement Rd

Online order | MENU | Mon – Fri 7AM – PM, Sat 8AM – 10PM, Sun 8AM – 9PM | Website | FB Updates | 682.312.5744 or order through their app | Delivery through Door Dash, Favor, or Counter

If you need your El Capitan fix, don’t worry Salsa Limon is still there for you. In addition to their regular menu, Salsa Limon is offering familia style packs. The best way to order is to download their app or place your order online and then pick up curbside. Also check out their social media to see where their food truck will pop up.

Lettuce Cook – 5101 White Settlement Road

FB Updates and Menu | 817-989-COOK (2665) or text (Natalie) 817-821-1621 | Monday – Friday 7am-6pm, Saturday 7am-4pm, Sunday 11am -3pm | Website

Gemelle – 4400 White Settlement Road

MENU | (817) 732-9535 | curbside to go – 5PM to 8PM | Four Heat & Eat Family style meals for $150 | FB Updates | Beer, wine, canned cocktails available | Website

Stay safe y’all. Stay home and wash your hands. We are in this together and please continue to support the small businesses that need you now more than ever. Look here for the Near Southside, South Main Village version and Downtown, Foundry District, Northside.

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