We asked you for your suggestions in a variety of new and returning categories, and you responded as you always do. In fact, the response this year was greater than usual with 15,451 votes. Our decisions for the winners were mostly based on votes, but in a few categories, the staff made the final call. Here are the highly anticipated results pertaining to the area's quickly evolving dining and entertainment scene, shopping and services, as well as the best places to play.
by Celestina Blok
Carb Overload
Mama's Pizza
Maybe it's the garlic butter-brushed crust that makes Mama's doughy pies so awfully addictive. (One whiff and we proclaim, "Paleo-schmaleo.") The longtime Fort Worth-based pizza chain recently added thin and gluten-free pizza crust options, but it's the browned-just-right East Coast-style dough that makes Mama's a continual winner in this category.
Multiple locations
mamaspizza.net
Nonna Tata
1400 W. Magnolia Ave.
Fort Worth, Texas 76104
817.332.0250
Fireside Pies
2949 Crockett St.
Fort Worth, Texas 76107
817.769.3590
firesidepies.com
After Church With the Kids
Babe's Chicken Dinner House
Communal dining is encouraged at Babe's, where platters and sides are served family-style and plates are passed around the table for helpings, just like lazy Sunday afternoon dinners at home. The food's comfortable too, with juicy fried chicken serving as the star and hefty chicken fried steak coming in a close second. Buttermilk biscuits are served with honey, the corn is creamed and the gravy thick and peppery. Don't be afraid to reach for seconds.
Multiple locations
babeschicken.com
Guys" Night Out
Frankie's
Let's be honest – guys don't go out for drinks with their buddies to indulge in deep conversation. They want food, beer and sports. Frankie's offers all three in a flat-screen TV paradise, where no big game, tournament, race or match can be missed. The clever sports-themed menu (including TO's wings with jerk sauce) adds to the fun.
425 W. 3rd St.
Fort Worth, Texas 76102
817.870.9092
frankiesbar.com
Wild Mushroom
1917 Martin Drive
Weatherford, Texas 76086
817.599.4935
thewildmushroomrestaurant.com
Pop's Safari Cigars, Wine and Bistro
2929 Morton St.
Fort Worth, Texas 76107
817.334.0559
popssafari.com
Late Night Bite
Fuzzy's Taco Shop
Readers chose this winner based on the Berry St. original, as it's the only area Fuzzy's location open clear to 3 a.m. on Friday and Saturday nights. The Fort Worth-based chain has added dozens of franchised outlets across the nation over the past decade, making it the Starbucks of fish taco joints.
2917 W. Berry St.
Fort Worth, Texas 76109
817.924.7943
fuzzystacoshop.com
