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Wednesday, April 1, 2026

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Eats

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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...

Climbing Horseshoe Hill

Apart from a couple of spots, the Stockyards isn’t known as a dining destination. Most natives obligingly visit the historic area on the North...

Viva, La Vivo

It struck me as I walked into Vivo 53 (525 Taylor St., 855-216-2378) that this city has quietly built a small but solid stable...

Citrus Bistro Has Some Appeal

DFW Restaurant Week is a great excuse to get off the beaten path and try some places that might not otherwise make it onto...

Haute Dogs

The only thing more American than a good ol’ hot dog is tricking one out like it’s a monster truck. Turning food that was...

Gino’s Arlington Style

It’s a mystery why anyone who isn’t in the witness protection program would move from Chicago to Arlington. The world-famous pizzeria Gino’s East has...

Moon Over Mash’d

When I first heard the name Mash’d, I fantasized about a restaurant constructed entirely of mashed potatoes. I wanted to eat my way out...