KEY Magazine Fort Worth

ANGELO’S - Enjoy Hickory Smoked Ribs & Beef. The beef can be on a sandwich or part of dinner. If chicken is your choice, it comes in half or quarter portions on either a dinner or in a basket. Ribs & chicken served each day while they last. Choose from either beans, potato salad or cole slaw to accompany your meat course. Soft drinks, milk, tea, fruit juices or beer–draft, or bottled or in cans, and wine by the glass, are all available. For dessert have a fried pie. Angelo’s opened on St. Patrick’s Day 1958. People who have moved to New York often ask visitors coming that way to bring them some Angelo’s Barbecue. No credit cards. 2533 White Settlement Rd., 817-332-0357, www.AngelosBBQ.com.

BILLY MINERS SALOON - After 27 years in downtown Fort Worth, Billy Miner’s will close on Sept. 30th. Come say goodbye and have a hamburger, a hot dog or chili with a side order of beans, french fries or nachos. Or if you prefer, order a Billy Steak: an open-faced sandwich on a bun served with sauteed onions and french fries. Beers, and wine by the glass. Mon.-Thu. 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. (bar is open until 11 p.m.), Fri. & Sat. 11 a.m. to midnight–bar until 1 a.m. & Sun. noon to 10 p.m. –bar until 11 p.m. 150 W. 3rd St. 817-877-3301.

THE BUFFET RESTAURANT - In Kimbell Art Museum’s The Buffet Restaurant, guests can enjoy Shelby Schafer’s homemade soups, salads, sandwiches, quiche and desserts. Lunch is served Tuesdays through Thursdays and Saturdays from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Fridays and Sundays, noon to 2 p.m. Beverage and dessert times are Tuesdays through Thursdays and Saturdays and Sundays from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. Friday times are 2 p.m. until 5:30 p.m. Friday evenings features a light dinner buffet of soups, salads, pasta dishes, and a vegetable torte, accompanied by a selection of wines and other beverages. After dinner, guests may stroll through the galleries or sit back and listen to live music near the Maillol Courtyard. During March, Cindy Horstman, and Tom Reynolds and Paul Unger perform on alternate Friday evenings. Groups of 8 to 24 people may make reservations for 11:30 a.m. on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays by calling 817-332-8451, ext. 277. 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd.

CAFÉ MODERN - located inside the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth near the reflecting pools - has a menu of delicious dishes put together by Executive Chef Dena Peterson. The Café serves brunch and lunch daily and dinner on the first Friday of each month in conjunction with the Modern’s live music events. Chef Peterson’s menu uses the best in fresh seasonal foods. To ensure healthy foods, the Café’s beef comes from vegetarian fed animals and eggs are from cage-free chickens. The Artichoke Hummus, Wild Roasted Salmon Salad, Vegetable Panino, as well as the Chef’s Daily Omelet, and Daily Fish selections are just a few of the tempting dishes on the spring menu. The Cafe’s new side dishes include Maple Butternut Squash Purée, Roasted Beets with Dill and Greek Yogurt, and Sautéed Spinach and shallots. The Children’s Menu offers an all beef Char-Dog on a poppy seed bun or grilled Cheese with French Fries or Crispy Chicken Tenders. Dessert selections are Lemon Curd Tart, Tiramisu Cheesecake, Chocolate Pots de Crème or Apple-Pecan Crunch. The Café staff brews Starbuck’s Coffee. They also serve Tazo China Black Iced Tea or Tea Forte Hot Tea in assorted flavors. The Café also has an extensive wine list, served by the glass or bottle. Tuesdays-Friday 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday 11 a.m.-3 p.m. First Fridays 6:30-8:30 p.m. For First Friday reservations, call 817-840-2157. 3200 Darnell St. Closed for renovations Aug. 16th until the end of September.

CHAPPS HAMBURGER CAFE - Chapps serves hamburgers made with 1/2 lb. fresh ground chuck on a homemade bun. Or pick one of the 6 combination cheeseburgers. Sandwich choices range from grilled chicken, cajun or mushroom chicken with Swiss cheese to chicken fried steak. Dinner options can be chicken strips with gravy or chicken fried steak served with fries and Texas toast. Salads & a kid’s menu are also available. Side dish options go from onion rings to stuffed Jalapeno. Sodas, tea & beer are drink choices. Chapps serves lunch & DINNER. In Fort Worth at 6219 Oakmont Blvd., (Hulen & Oakmont), 817-263-5172, in Arlington at 153 Southwest Plaza (I-20 & Little Rd.) 817-483-8008 & 2596 E. Arkansas Ln. (Hwy. 360 & Arkansas) 817-460-2097, in Bedford at 1320-A Airport Frwy. (Hwy. 183 & Bedford Rd.) 817-864-9100, in Burleson at 251 S.W. Wilshire, #126 (Wilshire & Newton) 817-295-9972, in Keller at 1004 Keller Pkwy. (Keller Pkwy. & Rufe Snow) 817-431-3888, in Cedar Hill at 140 West FM 1382 (FM 1382 & Uptown Rd.) 972-293-9959, in Grand Prairie at 2045 N. Hwy. 360 (360 & Green Oaks) 817-649-3000 & 4146 S. Carrier Pkwy. (I-20 & S. Carrier) 972-263-6969, in N. Richland Hills at 9101 Blvd. 26 (Precinct Line & 26) 817-281-8887, www.chappscafe.com.

EDDIE V’S PRIME SEAFOOD - Seafood, steaks and rhythm. Eddie V’s Prime Seafood was inspired by the great classic seafood restaurants of New Orleans, San Francisco and Boston. Eddie V’s offers the freshest seafood, right off the docks and USDA prime, center-cut, steaks - aged 28 days and broiled to perfection. The atmosphere is warm and inviting. Get in rhythm in the V-Lounge with dining and live music nightly. Open daily at 4 p.m. Eddie V’s Museum Place, 3100 W. 7th St., 817-336-8000, www.eddiev.com.

FRED’S TEXAS CAFE - The burgers at Terry Chandler’s funky little Fort Worth joint have snagged arm loads of awards and even earned national attention, most recently from the Food Network and Guy Fieri’s Diners, Drive-ins and Dives. Authentic, mile-high hamburgers made from 100% pure Texas raised ground beef are Fred’s claim to fame. Try the Fredburger, the Big Fred, or the Diablo burger with hand cut french fries. Chicken fried steaks, quail, sandwiches, tacos, quesadillas, and salads are also served. Established in 1978, Fred’s offers visitors a taste of what the Fort Worth locals have enjoyed for over 30 years. Tue.-Sat. 10:30 a.m.-midnight, Sun. 10:30 a.m.-9 p.m., closed Mondays. 915 Currie St., 817-332-0083, www.fredstexascafe.com.

GRACE delivers a dining experience like no other in Fort Worth. Adam Jones, known as the city’s host for the unparalleled level of hospitality and service in his restaurants, invites you to enjoy Modern American Classic fare, created by award winning Chef Blaine Staniford. In a comfortable modern setting that embodies the city’s energy, guests can enjoy the outdoor terrace on Main Street and a spectacular bar featuring unique seasonal cocktails with a separate menu for bar snacks. Glass-enclosed temperature controlled wine cellars house a selection of Old and New World wines. For private events four private dining rooms with multimedia capabilities seat 12 to 60 guests. Appetizers include crab cake, oysters, sashimi, and steak tartare. From the dinner menu, choices are prime rib, beef, lamb, pork, chicken, fish, pasta, soups and salads. Mon.-Thu. 5:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m., Fri. & Sat. 5:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m. 777 Main St., 817-877-3388, www.gracefortworth.com.

THE GREAT OUTDOORS - Options for breakfast (served anytime of day), include a breakfast sub, white or whole wheat, toasted and buttered or croissants filled with eggs, ham or pastrami and cheddar, Swiss or cream cheese. For lunch choose from roast beef, turkey, ham or The Outdoor BBQ™. The Great Special™ or The Outdoorsman™. Cheese, mushrooms & black olives may all be added to these subs. Add either a salad from the Shades ‘o Green menu or cheese broccoli or chicken noodle soup. Dessert can be cheesecake with a a special topping or the Great Outdoors all natural ice cream. (Cookies & white & whole wheat sub rolls are baked fresh daily, on location, with no preservatives.) Drinks range from assorted sodas to fresh lemonade to IBC Root Beer. Giant party subs and meat & cheese platters for home or office gatherings are also available with 24 hrs. notice. Mon.-Sat. 9 a.m.-9 p.m. & Sun. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. 3204 Camp Bowie Blvd. at University. 817-877-4400.

HOFFBRAU STEAKS - True rustic atmosphere with good ole Texas hospitality. Hoffbrau is famous for their chargrilled steaks, cut fresh daily at their own USDA meat plant. They serve up chicken, pork chops, seafood and more. Great lunch specials and a large variety of award winning beers. GREAT STEAKS - NO BULL. Full service bar. Hoffbrau is open 7 days a week. In Fort Worth, 1712 S. University Dr., 817-870-1952, Arlington, Arlington Highlands, NE Corner of Matlock and I-20, 817-417-7184, and in Haltom City, 4613 Denton Hwy. (Hwy. 377) 817-498-1212, www.HoffbrauSteaks.com.

J. GILLIGAN’S BAR & GRILL - has been an Arlington tradition since 1979. Sample the famous Irish Nachos recently featured on the Travel Channel. Located in the heart of Downtown Arlington, near the Entertainment District, between UTA and the new Cowboys Stadium. This energetic Irish pub makes it feel like St. Patrick’s Day everyday! Open 7 days a week for lunch, dinner, or a fun place to unwind with friends after work. Enjoy cooked-to-order burgers, sandwiches, salads, grilled chicken, steaks including chicken fried steak. Private event rooms for small and large groups, Internet jukebox, live entertainment Fri. & Sat., Happy Hour daily 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Lunch specials Mon.-Fri. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. 400 E. Abrams, 817-274-8561, www.jgilligans.com.

OLENJACK'S GRILLE FINE FOODS & SPIRITS - Olenjack’s Grille is the creation of Executive Chef Brian Olenjack. Olenjack’s recipes produce contemporary food with a Texas emphasis. His signature dinner dishes include Baby Back Ribs with espresso glaze, grits & veggie slaw, Beef Tenderloin with wild mushroom hash & tomato demi, Halibut with tomato risotto & black pepper balsamic butter sauce, Boneless Half-Chicken on creamy grits topped with oven dried tomatoes, capers, garlic, broccoli & asparagus, and the Kitchen Sink burger. No matter which entree you choose, top it off with a serving of Olenjack’s Roasted Creamed Corn or his White Cheddar Grits. Of course, there are soups, salads & small plates. The lunch menu list of Sandwiches & Burgers includes the Half-Pound Burger, Turkey Burger or Bison Burger. Sandwiches can be Grilled Chicken, the Ultimate Cheese Sandwich or Pulled Pork. Wine selections come from the categories of Champagne, Chardonnays, Sauvignon Blanc, White or Red Varietals, Syrah/Shiraz, Merlots, & Pinot Noirs. Sweet Endings choices include Key Lime Tart, Apple Pie, Not Your Momma’s Chocolate Cake & my favorite the Crème Brulee Trio. Olenjack’s Grille is in Lincoln Square near the Rangers Ballpark and the new Cowboys Football Stadium. 770 Road to Six Flags East, 817-226-2600 or www.olenjacksgrille.com.

RISCKY’S BAR B Q - Celebrating 82-years in Ft. Worth. Seated at tables topped with red & white checkered cloths set in restored livestock barns is the perfect place to enjoy Bar B Q steaks, brisket, ribs & turkey. Charbroiled burgers, smoked Chicken and Catfish are also on the menu. Or eat outside on the patio at picnic tables with fans overhead & old bricks under your feet. Mon.-Thu. 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Fri. & Sat. 11 a.m.-midnight & Sun. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. In the Stockyards at 140 E. Exchange Ave., 817-626-7777, in Sundance Square at 300 Main St., 817-877-3306 & 6701 Camp Bowie Blvd. 817-989-1800, www.risckys.com.

RISCKY’S STEAK HOUSE - Want a good steak? Visit Riscky’s Steak House. Order the “Stockyards Special”- a mesquite smoked sirloin strip covered with mushrooms & onions sauteed in a red wine sauce. Complementing the entree can be shrimp, calf fries (this original Western dish can also be ordered as an entree), or onions. Chicken can be fried or grilled. Riscky’s Pork Ribs come as an appetizer & Center Cut Pork Chops are charbroiled for a full meal. Kapusta, a sauerkraut soup recipe, brought from Poland by Mary & Joe Riscky in the 1920s, is served by the cup or bowl. A lunch menu includes sandwiches & burgers or a bacon-wrapped filet. Beverages are coffee, tea, beers & wines, and pecan pie is on the dessert menu. Sun.-Mon. 11 a.m.-9 p.m., Tue.-Thu. 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 11 a.m.-11 p.m. 120 E. Exchange Ave., 817-624-4800, www.risckys.com.

SHULA'S 347 GRILL - Located in the recently renovated Sheraton Fort Worth Hotel and Spa, is named for the Hall of Fame coach Don Shula, who with 347 wins tops all other football coaches in the game. The Fort Worth Shula’s 347 Grill fits into 5,385 square feet of space with the lounge seating 59 guests, the dining room 178, and a private dining space for 24 people. The menu includes gourmet salads, fish, chicken, premium Black Angus Beef burgers and the famous “the Shula Cut steaks.” Shula Cut Steaks include an 8 oz. filet mignon, a 14 oz. New York Strip and a 16 oz. Cowboy Steak. Sides choices are fries, tomatoes, coleslaw, iron skillet beans, seasonal vegetables and potatoes either baked or smashed. Desserts include cakes, pies, cobbler, a brownie sundae and ice cream or sorbet. Serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Across the street from the Fort Worth Water Gardens and the Convention Center. Sun.-Thurs. 6 a.m.-10 p.m. and Fri. & Sat. 6 a.m.-11 p.m. 1701 Commerce St., 817-870-2700, www.shulas.com.

TRAILBOSS BURGERS - Burgers & Catfish-Texas Style! Amid fishing gear on the walls and western memorabilia scattered about, this is the place to have an Old Fashioned Hamburger that will be remembered. Select our single patty, Boss Burger, or go to the double patty-Straw Boss made our way, but the way you want it. Come and try something different-an American Buffalo Burger or our one-of-a-kind Texas Turkey Sandwiches with Fire Roasted Green Chiles and Avocado. Or try our golden fried catfish or shrimp along with a salad or some of the other available side orders. Beverages include soft drinks, tea, coffee, a variety of beers & Texas Wines. Happy hour Mon.-Fri. 3 p.m.-7 p.m. Outdoor patio dining, weather permitting. In the Stockyards at 140 E. Exchange Ave., 817-625-1070, www.risckys.com.

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