Fort Worth, Texas Insider

One of a kind burger joint - food stand near Texas Christian University.

From the Texas Monthly October 2010 issue:
"In this handsome neighborhood bistro, chef-owner Louise Lamensdorf promises to put 'Paris on your plate.' We found the midweek specials do that very thing, and at a bargain too. Select bottles of wine are half off, and featured appetizers, entrees, and desserts are listed at reduced prices. We particularly enjoyed the very special crab cake, which came plated with the house salad, featuring red grapes and black sesame seeds. Perfect summer fare, with calories left over to enjoy creme brulee topped with a dollop of chocolate mousse."

"Lucile's is a full service restaurant and bar serving lunch and dinner seven days a week and breakfast on Saturday and Sunday. The menu is centered around 'American Food Classics,' popular American dishes made from classic recipes updated to today's lifestyle.

Daily blackboard features offer a variety of fresh seafood and homemade soup that change daily. The bar features an array of our award winning martinis, a variety of wines, bottle and draught beer." From Website

This Fort Worth classic also has delicious pizzas, seafood and features a first-class weekend brunch...

Off of I-30 & Hulen Street, this gourmet market features foods from around the world. Features live, local music select times of the year on the patio. Great for lunch, dinner, coffee, gelato or a glass of wine...

"Ridgmar is indeed a very special place, which is why so many amenities and services are offered to make your visit convenient, pleasurable and memorable." From website

Renovated mall includes a Neiman Marcus, Macy's, Dillards and a Rave Motion Pictures theatre

This is why Fort Worth is often called "Cowtown". A prime example of "the old west," The stockyards dates back to the mid-1800s as a former livestock market. Located just north of downtown, the stockyards is a destination all its own with music venues (Billy Bob's Texas), restaurants, shopping, attractions and more. There are twice daily cattle drives with Texas Longhorns driven by cowhands along E. Exchange Avenue...

"The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth is dedicated to collecting, presenting, and interpreting international developments in post-World War II art in all media and creating a welcoming environment for its public appreciation. The Modern promotes understanding and interest in art and artists through curatorial research and publications, and a variety of educational programs, including lectures, guided tours, classes, and workshops.

The Modern maintains one of the foremost collections of modern and contemporary art in the central United States and hosts major traveling exhibitions. The Permanent Collection consists of more than 3,000 works including pieces by Anselm Kiefer, Robert Motherwell, Pablo Picasso, Jackson Pollock, Gerhard Richter, Susan Rothenberg, Richard Serra, Andres Serrano, Cindy Sherman, and Andy Warhol. Various movements, themes, and styles are represented, including Abstract Expressionism, Color Field painting, Pop art, and Minimalism, as well as aspects of New Image Painting from the 1970s and beyond, recent developments in abstraction and figurative sculpture, and contemporary movements in photography, video, and digital imagery." From website

A world-class art museum. Admission to the permanent collection is free, however, there is a charge to view special exhibitions. Features an on-site lunch cafe, The Buffet Restaurant