Eats
Home Eats
Chow, Baby Schaden-fried
I couldn’t help but feel guilty as I sat in the massive dining room of Chop House Burgers (2230 Park Row Dr., 817-459-3700). I...
High-Octane Italian
There is something admirably gutsy about naming your restaurant after the world’s most recognized high-performance automobile. That kind of bravado sets expectations that simply...
Good Grub
Mexican Breakfast
Critic’s choice: La Tortilandia, 1112 W Berry St
The massive size of the inexpensive breakfast burritos ($3.25) at La Tortilandia may limit their portability,...
The West 7th Vortex
Restaurants come and go. That’s just the nature of the business. I’ve worked in and have written about the biz long enough to know...
Too Big a Pan?
Maybe you’ve heard the phrase “jack of all trades, master of none.” That’s always the danger with a restaurant that serves pan-Asian fare. So...
You Can’t Go Home (Fries) Again
After college, I spent a lot of time trying to unlearn some things from the bottom of a rocks glass in local taverns. When...
Go Local, Go Home
Local Foods Kitchen
4548 Hartwood Dr, FW. 817-238-3464. 7:30am–7:30pm Mon-Sat. All major credit cards accepted.
Local Foods Kitchen’s location doesn’t stand out like other restaurants on...
Like the Grave, Bella Italia West Beckons
The first time I ever walked into Bella Italia West (5139 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817-738-1700), the year was 1990-something, and I was a senior...
In The Mezcale Tradition
There was a time (and it wasn’t that long ago) when family-run Tex-Mex restaurants were the backbone of Fort Worth’s casual dining scene. These...
DFW Restaurant Week: From Clay to Grace
I usually never partake in DFW Restaurant Week. As a reviewer, I try to seek out cuisine that readers can try themselves. Since the...
