2012 Culinary Awards

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We annually ask our readers for their thoughts on the food scene in and around Fort Worth. It's kind of like homework, because the categories are many and varied. But they are up to it. Or at least 406 of our readers were in this last round.

Once we have those votes, the meetings in the office begin. In most cases, the vote totals are clear. The restaurant with the most votes gets first position in the listings and a small write-up. Nos. 2 and 3 are simply listed.

But in instances where there is no clear consensus, the editors of the magazine make a decision based on personal experience, the opinions of other staff members and trusted foodies outside the magazine. It becomes a judgment call.

We modified the rules for inclusion this year, opening the results to allow national businesses without a specific Texas or local connection to be on the final list. Previously, businesses not founded locally were excluded from consideration based on the number of locations in Texas or nationally.