EATS 2013

El
Terreno
MEXICAN RESTAURANT
BYOB
TAKE-OUT & DRIVE THRU
Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
1714 Randol Mill Rd
Arlington, 76012 • 817-861-8991
LIVE Belly Dancing and Show
Every Thur, Fri & Sat Night!
LUNCH. DINNER. CATERING.
HOOKAH LOUNGE OPEN LATE TILL 2am FRI & SAT!
Much more than
a restaurant.
It’s an
experience!
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All You Can Eat
Buffet
Mon-Fri 11a-3p
& Thurs Nights!
1406 N. Main St. FW •817-625-9667 • www.byblostx.com
a little bit of everything all in one area. Blocks from
UTA Campus about one mile from both Cowboys and
Rangers Stadiums, DTA offers food, shopping, spas
and drinks for before and after the games with some
businesses offering shuttles to and from the games.
Come out and see what you have been missing.
Gaylord Texan Resort
1501 Gaylord Trail, Grapevine, 817-778-2000
gaylordhotels.com
Eat, drink, and be…Texan. With four delicious and diverse
restaurants onsite, Gaylord Texan Resort has what you’re
craving. For a fresh taste of coastal Italy, Zeppole offers
a festive courtyard setting. If you’re palate is feeling
more festive, cruise to the River walk Cantina to nosh on
authentic Tex-Mex and enjoy some margaritas. If quality
beef is your favorite, you’ll find one of the best steaks and
seafood around at the Old Hickory Steakhouse. If you just
can’t decide, then head to Texas Station, complete with
two bars and your favorite bar food classics.
Ol’ South Pancake House
1509 S University Dr, FW, 817-336-0311
Serving the area with great food for more than thirty years,
Ol’ South is a true Fort Worth tradition. With a menu
that includes anything from pancakes to steak, there is
something for everyone whether it’s day or night. There is
always a place for you at Ol’ South. Sho good eatin’.
Reservoir Bar, Patio, & Kitchen
1001 Foch St, FW, 817-334-0560
bar-reservoir.com
Reservoir is a modern, industrial, patio driven
gastropub. The menu is an integration of bar and
spirits meshed with southern comfort favorites as well
as fresh from scratch brick oven fired pizzas. Fresh
ingredients, seasonal flavors, palatable pours, thirstquenching
brews, and the most encompassing patio
experience anywhere, all fuses together to create a
unique, culinary experience in a cordial setting.
SB Food Depot
2125 E Division St, Arlington, 817-460-9998
sbfooddepot.com
SB Food Depot is a family owned business. Founded
by Southern Bay Seafood & Wholesale in 1987, it has
become one of the most trusted wholesalers in Texas and
across the nation. Their goals are to help business owners
obtain quality products at low prices, or serve those who
want to buy in bulk for family needs. They are your one
stop shop for all your food and restaurant supply needs.
Stockyards Station
140 E Exchange Av, FW, 817-625-9715
stockyardsstation.com
Stockyards Station is your western dining
destination. Take a walk down the trail to Habanero’s
Grill and Cantina where you can sip a margarita or
dine on any authentic Mexican dish. If you’re in the
mood for a burger, mosey on into Trail Boss Burgers
where you can choose from many mouthwatering
burgers and specialty sandwiches. Head across the
train tracks to a Fort Worth favorite - Riscky’s BBQ,
and stuff yourself with BBQ sandwiches, baked
beans, or sausage.
Sweet Tomatoes
Multiple Locations | sweettomatoes.com
Now open in the bustling West 7th Street corridor,
Sweet Tomatoes features a daily selection of all-youcare-to-eat,
made from scratch soups and salads.
Handcrafted with the freshest ingredients available,
they also make delicious muffins, focaccia, breads,
and scrumptious desserts. The restaurant concept is
built around freshly prepared, great tasting recipes,
with a salad bar full of seasonal vegetables and
tossed salads prepared to each diner’s unique
nutrition needs. Catering available.
Texas Foodie Tours
Mobile Restaurant Tour/ Fort Worth
817-321-2225 | texasfoodietours.org
Come enjoy a three-hour delightful tour where you’ll
hear about local lore, learn about historic events,
and experience the current culinary scene. Sit back
and savor the sights on a climate-controlled bus
as you travel to diverse areas of Fort Worth -- both
historical and contemporary. You will stop at five or
six local restaurants, bakeries, pubs, or wineries and
sample local signature dishes and drinks.
Tex’s Star Grill
6101 Rufe Snow Dr, Watauga, 817-427-8397
texstargrill.com
Enjoy a family-owned restaurant with made-to-order
taste at fast food prices at Tex’s Star Grill. This family
friendly eatery boasts Texas favorites such as chicken
fried steak, and flame-broiled hamburgers, along with
Chicago-style Vienna beef hotdogs, fresh rotisserie
Kronos gyros, as well as Italian beef and sausage.
Guests can dine-in or drive-thru.
Whole Foods Market
801 E Lamar Blvd, Arlington, 817-461-9362
wholefoodsmarket.com
Whole Foods Market has been keeping food honest
since 1980. Committed to quality every day, the store
features foods that are free of artificial preservatives,
colors, flavors, sweeteners and hydrogenated fats. From
small batch, artisan recipes to exotic flavors, the variety
of products will expand your culinary vocabulary. Whole
Foods Market takes the guesswork out of every meal
and adds a side of confidence with their unwavering
standards, from farm to fork.
Young Chefs Academy
6333 Camp Bowie Blvd, Ste 260, FW,
817-989-CHEF
youngchefsacademy.com
Established in April 2003, Young Chefs Academy offers
cooking classes to children in a safe environment that
encourages discovery and creativity. While learning food
preparation skills is the main ingredient at YCA, each
class adds a heap of kitchen safety, a scoop of etiquette,
a handful of table setting, a pinch of menu planning, and
laughter to taste. Young Chefs Academy nourishes these
values and gives kids an innovative environment to thrive.
Zorro’s Buffet
4421 S Fwy, FW, 817-924-4222
Zorro’s is the largest buffet in Texas. The menu
changes daily, featuring a lavish array of local and
international dishes. Zorro’s is heaven for both
vegetarians and their carnivorous counter-parts
alike. Its gourmet selections include a wide variety of
succulent meat dishes, prepared Tex-Mex, barbecue
or home-style. Patrons can also indulge in seafood,
steak, or Italian fare, finishing their experience with
an exceptional dessert bar.
Farmers Market, Coffee & Oils
The Farmer’s Market
5507 E Belknap, Haltom City, 817-838-8526
The Farmer’s Market has been family owned and
operated since 1973. They offer fresh vegetables
and fruits, vegetable and herb plants for your garden
and a large flowering plant selection to choose from.
Pecan shelling also available and spring specials are
going on now.
Green’s Produce & Plants
3001 W Arkansas Ln, Arlington, 817-274-2435
greensproduce.com
Spring is in the air! It’s time to start planning your
gardens and Green’s Produce can help. Green’s
Produce has been a destination for more than 30 years,
and is still family-owned and operated. They specialize
in local seasonal fruits, vegetables, plants and pottery.
Custom made gift baskets are made on site with fresh
fruits, canned jellies, and jalapeno peanut brittle.
Rodak’s
2520 W Pafford St, FW, 817-924-6821
rodakscoffeeandgrills.com

Rodak’s custom-roasted coffee is the world’s finest
specialty grade coffee and roasted right here in
Fort Worth. In addition to serving up custom coffee,
Marvin Rodak also serves as your certified Promo
Grill dealer. Critic’s Choice for Best Jack of All Trades
in Fort Worth Weekly’s Best Of 2008 issue has
launched multiple handmade coffee meat rubs,
including cherry-roasted and original. Custom rubs
are also available for special order. Marvin also
carries the best in hot sauces, Miles breading mix,
pepper sauces, and locally made hot pepper pickles.
The Virgin Olive Oiler
4801 Overton Ridge Blvd, Ste 128, FW,
817-294-0036
thevirginoliveoiler.com
Experience the largest selection in Texas of tap
extra virgin olive oils from around the world and
aged balsamics from Modena, Italy. Taste before you
decide and the friendly staff will bottle on demand
just for you. Browse and buy other items for your
inner foodie such as sea salts and pure cane sugars,
pastas, pestos, and handcrafted olive oil soap
German
Greenwood’s German &
European Restaurant
3522 Bluebonnet Circle, FW, 817-921-6777
greenwoodsgerman.com
This humble, quietly elegant eatery brings
authentic German, Bavarian, Austrian and other
European flavors to a city notably lacking in these
cuisines. Greenwood’s just does everything right, from
hot, fragrant presentations to enchanting after-taste.
Italian & P izza
Italianni’s
1601 Precinct Line Rd, Hurst, 817-498-6770
italiannishurst.com
Locally owned and operated, Italianni’s operates
with the philosophy that dining out should still be
an experience, rather than just a meal. From using
only the freshest ingredients and cooking everything
from scratch, to knowing customers’ names and
preferences, Italianni’s is the place to experience
what going out to dinner really should be.
Perrotti’s Pizza
3025 Greene Av, FW, 817-927-2209
Just steps from the TCU campus, Perrotti’s uses
fresh-made dough and the finest quality ingredients,
achieving some of the richest and most flavorful pizza
in Fort Worth. There’s a notable freshness to the
fluffy crust and homemade sauce, and the cheese
abounds. But Fort Worth’s favorite pizza isn’t the only
game at Perrotti’s. There’s also a wide selection and
pasta dishes, all made with the same standards of
preparation. Delivery, take-out and dine-in are available.
Piccolo Mondo Italian Restaurant
829 Lamar Blvd E, Arlington, 817-265-9174
piccolomondo.com
For more than 25 years in the metroplex, Piccolo
Mondo has acquired different ratings from
restaurateurs and culinary buffs: “Exemplifies the
fine art and traditions of Italian cuisine”, “citation
of epicurean excellence”, “One of the area’s finest
restaurants”, “Where the locals eat”, and many more.
Piccolo Mondo is known for exactly what they are
-- fine Italian dining.
Roma’s Italian Restaurant
633 SW Johnson Av, Burleson, 817-426-3888
romasburleson.com
Roma’s dishes are made fresh to order with only the
best and freshest ingredients – nothing is ever frozen or
microwaved. All pizza dough is made fresh daily and only
use 100 percent California cheese. Stop in today to see
why it has been a favorite among local diners for years.
Toppers Pizza
2911 W Berry St, FW, 817-207-0051
toppers.com
Toppers Pizza is a progressive franchise delivery
pizza brand. An eclectic, quirky and edgy concept
that interacts with fans on a personal level, Toppers
delivers its customers mouth-watering pizza in a
refreshing and unique way. With innovative food
creations like Topperstix (cheesy breadsticks) and
an original and playful attitude, Toppers continues to
rapidly expand with loyal fanatics located nationwide.
Mediterranean
Café Chadra
1622 Park Place FW, 817-924-2372
cafechadra.com
Café Chadra prides themselves in serving authentic
Lebanese and Italian dishes. Their café features
traditional Lebanese favorites such as shawarmas
and homemade hummus. Italian dishes include an
assortment of pastas, and hand tossed pizzas. They also
have a beautiful patio to enjoy with your friends. Let the
Elbitar family prepare a meal for you that is as rich as
the traditions from the Lebanese village of Chadra.
George’s Specialty Foods
4424 White Settlement Rd, FW, 817-737-0414
There’s a lot to love at George’s. Since 1951, George’s
has been a ma-and-pa eatery located off of the northern
bank of the Trinity River, just northwest of downtown. The
menu is loaded with traditional Greek recipes including
lamb, beef or chicken gyros, panini’s, award winning
sandwiches, and salads made fresh daily by the friendly
staff of Nick, Theo, and Stacey. Standouts include the
zesty spanakopita and their hand wrapped dolmas.
Grab a bite soon, and see why George’s was voted Best
Sandwich by Fort Worth Weekly readers in 2008.
Mexican, Tex Mex & More
South Of The Border
Cancun Restaurant
7419 W Camp Bowie Blvd, FW, 817-696-8810
cancunrestaurantfw.com
Cancun Restaurant is family owned and operated and has
been serving the very best authentic Mexican food for 12
years. Enjoy the carne asada steak dinner or the delicious
ceviche Yucateco plate. Cancun’s welcoming atmosphere
will have you feeling like you’re part of the Cancun family.
The Cancun Taco Spot
3510 NW Centre Dr #120, FW, 817-237-4100
Under new ownership, The Cancun Taco Spot is
serving the very best street-style tacos along with
a new and improved Mexican cuisine menu. The
Cancun Taco Spot is now operating as a full service
restaurant. Check out the ad in the Fort Worth Weekly
to learn more about the grand opening.
Chimy’s
1053 Foch St, FW, 817-348-8888 | chimys.com
It’s patio season and Chimy’s is your spring and
summer hang-out destination whether you’re meeting
your crew for lunch, or flip-flopping your way into the
weekend at happy hour. Fix up your Nachos, salads or
a burger at the salsa bar and relax on the patio with
a margarita. Need a place for a private event? Check
out the Marfa Room next door.
Digg’s Taco Shop
445 Spaniolo Dr, Arlington, 817-274-2100
Digg’s is a soulful taqueria offering ramped up versions
of tacos and other traditional taqueria fare, house recipe
margaritas, microbrewery beer selections, a full bar
and live music (every Thursday) on the huge patio. With
fresh ingredients and specialty house sauces you’re
guaranteed bold unique flavors in every bite. Digg’s
will provide a unique, quality value, laid back dining
experience for the city of Arlington and beyond.
Best Ribs In Town!
Full Bar
Happy Hour
All Day
633 SW Johnson Ave, Burleson 76028
817-426-3888
DELIVERY & CATERING AVAILABLE
www.romasburleson.com
LIVE MUSIC
SATURDAY
NIGHTS
Catering &
Take Out
Available
3900 Rufe Snow Dr • NRH 76180
817-284-2374 • www.bbqnrh.com
PIZZA • PASTA • SANDWICHES
SALADS • DESSERTS
2 Lg 1-topping Pizzas $16.99
DAILY LUNCH SPECIALS!
ROMA’S
PIZZA & PASTA
Family-Owned
Italian Restaurant
facebook.com/romaspizzapasta
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