Posted By Russell Kirkpatrick on 2013 Jun 12 - 10:13am
Dallas. Growing up in Lockhart, the BBQ capital of the world, the only things I thought of when I heard the word were the Cowboys and the intro to the TV show. I’ll admit that when I moved to Fort Worth I bought into the rivalry between the two cities. As I’ve gotten older, I’ve...
Posted By Russell Kirkpatrick on 2013 Jun 6 - 12:40pm
Well the last week has come and gone like an absolute whirlwind. Twenty at the Tower is off to an amazing start. Chef Blaine Staniford of GRACE dazzled diners for two consecutive nights that left everyone in attendance buzzing for days afterwards. Make sure to visit www.fortworthfoodandwinefestival...
Posted By JudieB on 2013 May 30 - 11:13am
Yield: 4 drinks
For a refreshing and interesting drink, try our Watermelon Mimosas. As promised in the June Cooking article, Watermelon Madness, here's the recipe: 4 cups seedless watermelon cubes juice of 1 lemon Champagne or sparkling white wine to taste Place watermelon and lemon juice in...
Posted By Russell Kirkpatrick on 2013 May 29 - 2:58pm
Local Bloggers Who Inspire Culinary Curiosity
I’m not a blogger by trade. Sometimes I wonder whether I qualify as a writer. My guess is there aren’t too many people who deem blogging as their exclusive occupation. Most of the really good ones maintain a 9 to 5 job to pay the bills, allowing their blog to fuel their passions. Fort...
Posted By Anonymous on 2013 May 28 - 4:14pm
Nominations close June 1
For years, Fort Worth, Texas magazine’s annual Top Chef challenge has brought together master chefs to compete for the coveted title of Top Chef. In front of a live audience, four finalists from Fort Worth and surrounding areas must cook, cut and taste their way through a multitude of...
Posted By Russell Kirkpatrick on 2013 May 23 - 5:29pm
Cookbook Giveaway
When I was growing up, my family rarely celebrated Memorial Day. My father owned his own company, which meant he worked most holidays. For the last several years, Jen and I have established a family tradition of loading up the car and driving to Hubbard with our son, Cooper. I have a buddy from...
Posted By Russell Kirkpatrick on 2013 May 15 - 4:39pm
Planning Fort Worth's First Pop-Up
We are less than three weeks away from opening Fort Worth’s first pop-up restaurant. This marks a great milestone for the 2014 Fort Worth Food + Wine Festival. During Twenty at the Tower, we will serve as many as 1,000 guests. I hope you’re one of them. After considering the success of...
Posted By Russell Kirkpatrick on 2013 May 8 - 5:20pm
A Pop-Up Dining Experience
In March of 2000, I wasn’t anywhere near Fort Worth. I had actually only visited once to see some friends that attended TCU. I was working at the Gruene Mansion Restaurant outside of New Braunfels, which has since closed and reopened as another concept. I had never heard of the Bank One Tower...
Posted By Alison Rich on 2013 May 6 - 11:01am
Got your attention, huh? Well, let me assure you: This week’s blog isn’t as salacious as it sounds. (But still quite an arresting title, I agree!) The “naked meal” I’m referring to in this case is salmon. Yes, salmon! And when you procure a piece that’s...
Posted By JudieB on 2013 May 2 - 11:48am
Yield: 10, 4-ounce servings
1, 12-ounce can frozen pink lemonade concentrate, thawed 4 cups white cranberry juice* 1 quart club soda, chilled Garnish, fresh mint sprigs In a large pitcher, stir together lemonade concentrate and cranberry juice. Cover and chill at...
