Best Of Dine and Drink

BRUNCH SPOT Max's Wine Dive
Lots of votes for this relatively new place in town and lots of reasons for those votes on the menu. But we also like the fact that there are a number of gluten-free options - including the BAD ASS Gluten Free Fried Chicken. That's hard to find. Nation's Restaurant News named the concept in its Top 50 Trending Tables in 2013.
2421 W. 7th St., Ste. 109, Fort Worth, Texas 76107, 817.870.1100,
maxswinedive.com/fort-worth-west-7th-st

HAPPY HOUR DESTINATION Bar Louie
Happy hour destination, yes, but also a meeting destination for businesses both profit and non-profit. Couple the atmosphere, a street corner view of West 7th Street and a rooftop patio, and you have the perfect location for meeting, visiting and getting things done.
2973 W. 7th St., Fort Worth, Texas 76107, 817.566.9933 • 4001 Bagpiper Way, Arlington, Texas 76018, 817.617.4300, barlouieamerica.com

BEER PUB WITHGOOD GRUB The Bearded Lady
This West Magnolia joint in a restored Craftsman bungalow fits right in to the urban personality of this rapidly expanding inner city scene. And the reviewers are flattering. It bills itself as a "gastropub," but the Star-Telegram's Bud Kennedy warns that "if the food stays this good, customers will mistake it for a restaurant." Fort Worth, Texas reviewer Jessica Llanes found the environment eclectic, the crowd diverse, the food excellent and the beer list extensive.
1229 7th Ave., Fort Worth, Texas 76104, 817.349.9832

LOCAL AND FRESH Parker County Farmers Market
Fresh produce, flowers and other plants and just about anything else you could desire at a farmers market.
215 Fort Worth St., Weatherford, Texas 76086, 817.599.4080

MOST MISSEDRESTAURANT Ray's Prime Steak & Seafood
3206 Winthrop Ave.
Fort Worth, Texas 76116

NEIGHBORHOODDINER Old Neighborhood Grill
The gathering place on the Southside for comfort food and good conversation. The staff knows most people by name and also their favorite dishes.
1633 Park Place Ave., Fort Worth, Texas 76110, 817.923.2282

DINING AL FRESCO Joe T.'s
There simply is no better setting available within driving distance. Whether you are on a date, have a group or a party for a hundred people, this classic garden can handle your needs.
2201 N. Commerce St., Fort Worth, Texas 76164, 817.626.4356, joets.com

SLICE OF PIE (PIZZA) Mama's Pizza
Pizza joints come and go. Some add fancy stuff to the toppings. Some give their pizzas exotic names. And then there's Mama's.Unchanging. Unbeaten.
Multiple locations
mamaspizzas.net

USE OF BACON Fire Oak Grill
House Cured and SmokedMolasses Bacon
They do the work themselves and use the bacon in many dishes. We particularly like the House Cured and Smoked Molasses Bacon Eau de Cologne and After Shave. Just kidding, but we wish …
114 Austin Ave., Weatherford, Texas 76086, 817.598.0400, fireoakgrill.com

MEAL ON WHEELS Good Karma Kitchen
The idea here is to serve a market that traditionally has been underserved by providing gourmet gluten-free vegetarian food products that emphasize taste and quality.
817.995.9801, thegoodkarmakitchen.com

DRINK WORTH TOASTING

FRESHEST CATCH Eddie V's Prime Seafood
The ambiance is elegant, the steaks and seafood fresh, the wine outstanding and there's even live jazz in the V Lounge. This is a perennial favorite in our readers" poll.
3100 W. 7th St., Fort Worth, Texas 76107, 817.336.8000, eddiev.com

BITES AFTER MIDNIGHT Ol" South Pancake House
Whole generations of Fort Worth residents have grown up having breakfast at all hours from this old favorite. It's also a late-night hangout for TCU students cramming for an exam. But it's not just pancakes - there's a full menu of other choices.
1509 S. University Drive, Fort Worth, Texas 76107, 817.336.0311, olsouthpancakehouse.com

CRAFTY BREWER/DISTILLER Rahr & Sons Brewing Co.
We like the location, what the company did to revitalize an area of South Fort Worth, the community involvement with not-for-profit organizations, the Mid-week Tasting, the emphasis on being green and the special events that Rahr stages. Oh, and we also like the beer.
701 Galveston Ave., Fort Worth, Texas 76104, 817.810.9266, rahrbrewing.com

WINE SELECTION Del Frisco's DoubleEagle Steak House
The wine cellar is extensive - and interesting, if you can con your server into a tour. And there's always a sommelier around to help you pair the wine with your meal.
812 Main St., Fort Worth, Texas 76102, 817.877.3999, delfriscos.com/fort-worth

MEAL WORTH A DRIVE The Grille at Hill Country Harbor
The food by Executive Chef Steve Mitchell is reason enough to make the drive, but the added attraction is the beautiful lakeside dining on Possum Kingdom Lake. And you can arrive by car or boat. We'd suggest by car if you are traveling from Fort Worth. Might be interesting to try a boat, however.
3415 Point Road, Graford, Texas 76449, 940.779.7600, harborliving.com/amenities/the-grill

SWEET INDULGENCE The Wild Mushroom
Cheesecake
Since The Wild Mushroom's Jerrett Joslin once owned Randall's Gourmet Cheesecake, this place knows from cheesecake. Lots of other reasons to dine here as well, but save a little room for this special treat.
1917 Martin Drive, Weatherford, Texas 76086, 817.599.4935, thewildmushroomrestaurant.com

COFFEE ANDCONVERSATION Avoca Coffee
Owners Jimmy Story and Garold LaRue are dedicated - and their dedication is rewarded by equally dedicated fans of this Southside meeting spot. LaRue's family has been in the coffee business for five generations. They roast on-site, and the smell is delicious in and of itself. But that pales to the taste.
1311 W. Magnolia Ave.,Fort Worth, Texas 76104, 682.233.0957,avocacoffee.com

DINE "N" DASH Campisi's "Take & Bake" Pizzas
To guard against that craving for your favorite Campisi's pizza after hours, you can take one of the restaurant's freshly made pizzas home to bake at your leisure.
6150 Camp Bowie Blvd., Fort Worth, Texas 76116, 817.916.4561, campisis.us/#!fort-worth/cws2