Laurie James
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Laurie James

Laurie James has written about food, people, music, and the arts for multiple publications in Fort Worth and across Texas since 2006.

Under-the-Radar Barbecue in Fort Worth

In Fort Worth, we love our barbecue, no doubt.Railhead Smokehouse, Heim Barbecue and Angelo’s BBQ (open since 1958) are hometown faves and media darlings, and for good reason. Here are 13 restaurants, holes-in-the-wall and mom-and-pop places begging to be discovered. …

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Shopping Guide: WestBend

Come to WestBendfor some self-care; stay for the boutique shopping and dining experience. The development south of Interstate 30 on University Drive is a great base to launch a trip to the Fort Worth Zoo or the Cultural District. …

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Dining Near Local Sporting Complexes

Fort Worth is home to seemingly unlimited opportunities for the athlete in your family –– whether the sport is soccer, track, dance, rodeoor roping. If you’re in town for a competition or game, here are some dining opportunities near six local sports complexes…

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Neighborhood Guide: Waterside

The Waterside development, owned by Trademark Property Co., occupies a63-acre property that was once part of the Lockheed Martin Recreation Area (LMRA) on Bryant Irvin Road. As the name suggest, Waterside sits near the banks of the Trinity River and has easy access to the Trinity Trails. Stroll through The Grove, a relaxing space nestled behind the Whole Foods. Waterside also has games, a giant oversized Adirondack chair and art pieces that are eminently Instagram-able. Here are the options to play, shop and eat. …

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New Dining in Fort Worth

It takes a certain amount of chutzpah to open an eatery or a cocktail establishment during a pandemic. But these seven restaurants and bars are banking that 2021 will be their year…

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The Ultimate Fort Worth Burger Guide

Fort Worth is known as Cowtown and our standards are high when it comes to beef. So where’s the best place to get a burger? Saddle up for this guide to Fort Worth's burger scene. B&B Butchers The beef in all three of their burgers, including the Truffle burger with house-made three onion jam and…

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Tasty Tacos in Fort Worth

There are more taco restaurants in Fort Worth than can reasonably be listed in the space of one blog. Some are in trailers, converted housesor shacks. Some have nice patios and extensive bar service. …

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Mardi Gras in Fort Worth

Mardi Gras celebrations havegone virtual this year to help stop the spread of COVID-19. Here are a few creative ways to keep yourself entertained from a distance. …

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