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Quince's double-sided fireplace was custom-made in the original restaurant's hometown, San Miguel, Mexico.
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The subject matter of the restaurant's wall art is exclusively women painted by women.
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Quince's entrance is directly across from HG Supply Co., in WestBend.
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There’s a place in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico — Travel + Leisure’s best city in the world for three years running — that’s home to the greatest rooftop dining experience in the world. And this distinction isn’t merely some vague platitude; the restaurant has some hardware to back it up.
Quince, the restaurant we’re talking about, has received this honor from numerous publications, including Robb Report Magazine and, more recently, Rooftop Guide (who we can only assume know their rooftops). And most reviews applaud the food as much as the view. Their menu, described as global collective, serves up eclectic fare that includes Aneka, a Peruvian Japanese sushi, alongside steaks, pasta, risotto, and almost anything you can imagine. “It’s a diversified menu but not Bennigan’s-style,” owner and local Fort Worthian Brian Sneed says. “Everything is a crave-worthy dish in our minds.” And you chow down on all of this delicious global grub among centuries-old buildings and a view of rolling hills dotted with colorful homes and lush greenery. To put it plainly: It’s worth the trip.
Well, come March, Fort Worthians won’t have to make their ways south of the border for such an experience. Instead, it will require a quick drive to WestBend.
TCU grad and CEO of Rooftop Ventures, Sneed, is bringing this internationally-renowned concept to his home town, Fort Worth. And it’s not just the name, Sneed is replicating the menu, the vibe (described as hip and elegant), and is even attempting to replicate the amazing view — save for being surrounded by ornate cathedrals and baroque architecture. Occupying the space across from HG Supply Co. that was once home to bartaco, Sneed will be adding a large balcony on the east end of the restaurant that is sure to provide a stunning view of the Trinity River. Hell, you might even catch a glimpse of the Fort Worth Zoo (no guarantees you’ll see Baby Brazos or Bruno the gorilla), which lies just across the river.
Sneed was kind enough to give us a tour of the 5,500-square-foot space, which incorporates plenty of distinct touches, including a fireplace that was custom made and delivered from San Miguel and original wall art of women painted by women — there were a few pieces that have yet to arrive, but the wall art is one design characteristic of which Sneed is extremely proud.
According to Sneed, the restaurant will begin hosting events in January, with a soft opening in February followed by a grand opening in March. In the meantime, you can click through the above photo gallery to get an idea of what’s in store.
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