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Posted 15 January 2025 - 09:15 PM

Any news on Taco Deli Tanglewood?

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Posted 16 January 2025 - 12:00 AM

I went to the Tacodeli that's by Park Lane in Dallas once. It's okay, to be honest those places suffer from having high prices for not a ton of food.

 

Torchy's does good by having good queso and street corn that comes in a kind of big cup with a lot of chips, at least.



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Posted 16 January 2025 - 12:04 AM

I went to the Tacodeli that's by Park Lane in Dallas once. It's okay, to be honest those places suffer from having high prices for not a ton of food.

 

Torchy's does good by having good queso and street corn that comes in a kind of big cup with a lot of chips, at least.

 

I like Torchy's but I always feel like I just ate a bowl of concrete afterwards, it's so heavy for some reason but the the flavors hit right.



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Posted 16 January 2025 - 09:12 PM

I too am wondering about tacodeli. I have had it and think its decent, but am interested due to proximity to my house. They havent done a single bit of work so I wonder if it fell through.

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Posted 16 January 2025 - 09:42 PM

My memories of TacoDeli in Austin were of hipsters with screaming, ill-behaved children, pricey tacos, ok food, and disinterested Gen Z workers.  Perhaps it would be different in Fort Worth.  Give me some of the taco dives on the Northside or Southside over TacoDeli any day.  No great loss if this fell through from my perspective.



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Posted 16 January 2025 - 09:51 PM

"hipsters with screaming, ill-behaved children, pricey tacos, ok food, and disinterested Gen Z workers"

 

So you're saying it's Torchy's?



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Posted 16 January 2025 - 09:55 PM

"hipsters with screaming, ill-behaved children, pricey tacos, ok food, and disinterested Gen Z workers"

 

So you're saying it's Torchy's?

 

That makes me laugh out loud.  I do like Torchy's queso, though.



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Posted 16 January 2025 - 09:56 PM

I would say that Torchy's food is a little better than ok, but your description of the atmosphere is spot on.  The only thing you missed is every table getting cleaned maybe twice a day at best.



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Posted 16 January 2025 - 11:53 PM


Minnesota-based coffee chain expanding in North Texas.  I think they have / had a location at DFW too but this would be likely a first of its kind as a stand-alone shop, replacing the recently-opened (2023) but now closed Scooter's Coffee Shop here: https://maps.app.goo...LNmK1xwYcZKnqW8
 
https://www.tdlr.tex.../TABS2025007656
PROJECT
Project Name: Caribou Coffee - Watauga, TX Renovation
Project Number: TABS2025007656
Facility Name: Caribou Coffee
Location Address: 5955 Rufe Snow Drive
Watauga, TX 76148
Location County: Tarrant
Start Date: 2/12/2025
Completion Date: 4/4/2025
Estimated Cost: $115,000
Type of Work: Renovation/Alteration
Type of Funds: This project is privately funded, on private land for private use.
Scope of Work: Replacement of equipment for a former coffee shop for new brand. Work will include the addition of a patio space and walk-up window on the north side of the building.
Square Footage: 664 ft 2
 
OWNER
Owner Name:
The Westover Group
Owner Address:
556 8th Avenue
Fort Worth, Texas 76104
 
DESIGN FIRM
Design Firm Name:
Reprise Design, Inc.
Design Firm Address:
12400 Portland Ave S, Suite 100
Burnsville, Minnesota 55337
 
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Another Caribou, this one on Basswood:

https://www.tdlr.tex.../TABS2025009771

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Posted 17 January 2025 - 08:57 AM

Well, I guess we know who's going in the old Vickery Cafe spot on Vickery:
 
Record PO25-00126: 
Occupancy Existing Ordinance
Record Status: Pending
 
Project Description:
Blue Mound Cafe - Vickery
Applying for a certificate of occupancy as a new restaurant Tennant
 
Permit Address
4120 W VICKERY BLVD
 
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Posted 17 January 2025 - 09:14 AM

It's a typical greasy spoon similar to Vickery Cafe.  Breakfast all day, open for dinner during the week.  I've been to the Rufe Snow location once and it was good.



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Posted 17 January 2025 - 09:17 AM

We'll have to see who ends up in Si Tapas' spot, they're getting it ready for a clean-and-show:
 
Record TP25-00020: 
Electrical Temporary Power
Record Status: Issued
 
ELECTRICAL STANDALONE
Clean and Show: Yes
 
Project Description:
YOUNG PARTNERS
TEMP POWER
 
Permit Address
2949 CROCKETT ST
 
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Posted 18 January 2025 - 12:01 PM

Rex's on University is open.



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Posted 23 January 2025 - 09:01 AM

https://www.tdlr.tex.../TABS2025010032

 

PROJECT
Project Name: Yohichi
Project Number: TABS2025010032
Facility Name: Yohichi
Location Address: 711 W Magnolia Ave
Fort Worth, TX 76104
Location County: Tarrant
Start Date: 3/1/2015
Completion Date: 6/24/2025
Estimated Cost: $150,000
Type of Work: Renovation/Alteration
Type of Funds: This project is privately funded, on private land for private use.
Scope of Work: interior remodeling by tenant
Square Footage: 1,475 ft 2
 
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Posted 23 January 2025 - 03:04 PM

Record PO25-00201: 
Occupancy Existing Ordinance
Record Status: Pending
 
Permit Address
401 BRYAN AVE
 
Total Square Footage: 2,300
 
 
Project Description:
Ichiro Izakaya Diner and Bar
401 Bryan Avenue, Suite 109 Certificate of Occupancy/Space is not changing use from exisiting Permit/CO# PO22-03049
 
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Posted 23 January 2025 - 03:30 PM

 

12/11/2024
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Commercial Remodel Building Permit
Mister O1 Pizza
2828 N TARRANT PKWY, Fort Worth TX 76177 United States
 
 
 
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Sign Permits filed for this already!  I would actually go out of my way to give this a try.

 

Permit Address

628 HARROLD ST

 

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Posted 24 January 2025 - 06:57 AM

Pearl Snap Kolaches closes next week. https://www.star-tel...e299048440.html

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Posted 24 January 2025 - 05:42 PM

Had Fort Redemption last night off camp bowie.

 

Their menu was two steak dishes, a salmon dish, a burger and a salad with Ahi Tuna. That's it except for maybe a special or two on occasion.

 

Decor is nice as compared to the old mexican place. Food was okay. 

 

I would be shocked if they last a year with the limited menu selection.



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Posted 25 January 2025 - 09:13 PM

I wish we had 10 Indian options. Or even one really good one for that matter. The only thing I miss about commuting to Coppell daily is the Indian food.


An Indian restaurant named Tabla is opening a location in Fort Worth tomorrow,
https://fortworth.tablacuisine.com/
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Posted 26 January 2025 - 02:10 PM

Looks great, I wish it were closer in town.

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Posted 28 January 2025 - 10:09 AM

 

Two Portillo's in the same zip code....people must like this place:

 

https://www.tdlr.tex.../TABS2025002431

 

PROJECT
Project Name: PHD24049 Ft Worth - Tanger - ROTF
Project Number: TABS2025002431
Facility Name: Portillo's
Location Address: 15865 N. Fwy
Fort Worth, TX 76177
Location County: Tarrant
Start Date: 1/8/2025
Completion Date: 6/9/2025
Estimated Cost: $4,500,000
Type of Work: New Construction
Type of Funds: This project is privately funded, on private land for private use.
Scope of Work: New CMU core construction building with continuous insulation and Nichiha Facade. Building to be quick-service restaurant with Drive-thru, kitchen, interior walk-in cooler/freezer, dining area with fixed and movable seating, multi-occupant RR
Square Footage: 6,160 ft 2
 
OWNER
Owner Name:
A K 123 HWY 249 GRAND PARKWAY LP
Owner Address:
8827 West Sam Houston Parkway North, Suite 200
Houston, Texas 77045
 
TENANT
Tenant Name:
Portillo's Hot Dogs, LLC
 
DESIGN FIRM
Design Firm Name:
PM Design Group Inc.
Design Firm Address:
1101 Central Expwy S., suite 100
Allen, Texas 75013

 

 

UDC filing

 

Project Description:
Certificate of Appropriateness
Proposed Portillos Restaurant with drive-through service in existing parking lot
The project is a proposed Portillos restaurant with drive-through service and associated vehicular parking and landscape areas. The approximately 6,250 SF building has a 500 SF outdoor seating.
 
 
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Posted 28 January 2025 - 10:54 AM

Pearl Snap Kolaches closes next week. https://www.star-tel...e299048440.html

I think that was mentioned upthread?  Anyway, went there for one last time on Saturday.  They were already out of a lot of things (I couldn't get one last Cowboy Eggs Benedict cuz they were out of the sauce).  Everything there is for sale; complete liquidation.  You want a napkin holder?  They got 'em.


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Posted 28 January 2025 - 01:25 PM

New painted wall and signage at 1010 W. Magnolia for “Bread and Better Life Cafe”. Former location of Beast & Co. Didn’t find anything online what this business is. Perhaps a cafe with light bites and coffee. Just a block from Kawah, the latest coffee shop.

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Posted 28 January 2025 - 02:18 PM

New painted wall and signage at 1010 W. Magnolia for “Bread and Better Life Cafe”. Former location of Beast & Co. Didn’t find anything online what this business is. Perhaps a cafe with light bites and coffee. Just a block from Kawah, the latest coffee shop.

 

I remember when this first popped up, there was a lack of details online too.  This is former Beast & Co, right? 122 is a pretty good occupancy, I seem to recall they had a little balcony level didn't they?  Beast and Co owners put a lot of sweat equity in fixing up that place from what I recall reading online, hopefully this group lasts a little longer.

https://www.fortwort...c=4561&p=152219



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Posted 28 January 2025 - 02:21 PM

 

New painted wall and signage at 1010 W. Magnolia for “Bread and Better Life Cafe”. Former location of Beast & Co. Didn’t find anything online what this business is. Perhaps a cafe with light bites and coffee. Just a block from Kawah, the latest coffee shop.

 

I remember when this first popped up, there was a lack of details online too.  This is former Beast & Co, right? 122 is a pretty good occupancy, I seem to recall they had a little balcony level didn't they?  Beast and Co owners put a lot of sweat equity in fixing up that place from what I recall reading online, hopefully this group lasts a little longer.

https://www.fortwort...c=4561&p=152219

 

 

Not sure it matters but the filing application for Occ Change of Use lists it as "Bread And Better : Life Cafe"  If you're in the area, please grab a photo, it would be interesting to see their branding.  



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Posted 28 January 2025 - 02:45 PM

 

 

New painted wall and signage at 1010 W. Magnolia for “Bread and Better Life Cafe”. Former location of Beast & Co. Didn’t find anything online what this business is. Perhaps a cafe with light bites and coffee. Just a block from Kawah, the latest coffee shop.

 

I remember when this first popped up, there was a lack of details online too.  This is former Beast & Co, right? 122 is a pretty good occupancy, I seem to recall they had a little balcony level didn't they?  Beast and Co owners put a lot of sweat equity in fixing up that place from what I recall reading online, hopefully this group lasts a little longer.

https://www.fortwort...c=4561&p=152219

 

 

Not sure it matters but the filing application for Occ Change of Use lists it as "Bread And Better : Life Cafe"  If you're in the area, please grab a photo, it would be interesting to see their branding.  

 

 

I noticed the applicant listed SWUC.org on the filing.  Perhaps it is part of a religious outreach program to help feed people?

 

redirects to this website:

https://www.southwesternadventist.org/

 

I'd be willing to bet they are to be closed sundown Friday to sundown Saturday....to each their own.  Chick-fil-A closes on Sundays.

 

The URL really threw me off, I had to look it up our of curiosity.  "Southwestern Union College"

https://catalog.swau...College in 1963.


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Posted 28 January 2025 - 07:29 PM

New painted wall and signage at 1010 W. Magnolia for “Bread and Better Life Cafe”. Former location of Beast & Co. Didn’t find anything online what this business is. Perhaps a cafe with light bites and coffee. Just a block from Kawah, the latest coffee shop.

 
I remember when this first popped up, there was a lack of details online too.  This is former Beast & Co, right? 122 is a pretty good occupancy, I seem to recall they had a little balcony level didn't they?  Beast and Co owners put a lot of sweat equity in fixing up that place from what I recall reading online, hopefully this group lasts a little longer.
https://www.fortwort...c=4561&p=152219

Oh nice! I totally missed that post. Looks like all the chairs were there and it could open any day, but guessing no more bar haha. I’ll try to take a photo next time I’m by there.

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Posted 31 January 2025 - 06:52 PM

Just a tip for those who like Indian food:  We've been disappointed that there didn't seem to be a lot of Indian restaurants in Fort Worth.  In fact, we would take the train to downtown Dallas for Indian food when the mood hit.  But that changed today.

 

We tried Texas Indian Kabab and Grill on Trail Lake Drive in Fort Worth.  Hands down it was the best Indian food I've had here in Texas, including during our time in Austin.  The restaurant is super clean, their service is excellent, and the prices are very reasonable.  And the food tasted like it was from someone's home kitchen. They've been open about 8 months according to our server.  I highly recommend it for any one who likes Indian food. 



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Posted 01 February 2025 - 04:02 PM

Bud Kennedy reports that Mash'D in Artisan Circle has closed.  They stayed longer than most, as they were in that location for 10 years.



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Posted 04 February 2025 - 09:36 AM

Former River Oaks Steakhouse location will become "Adoro."  

 

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Posted 05 February 2025 - 11:22 PM

 

Minnesota-based coffee chain expanding in North Texas.  I think they have / had a location at DFW too but this would be likely a first of its kind as a stand-alone shop, replacing the recently-opened (2023) but now closed Scooter's Coffee Shop here: https://maps.app.goo...LNmK1xwYcZKnqW8
 
https://www.tdlr.tex.../TABS2025007656
PROJECT
Project Name: Caribou Coffee - Watauga, TX Renovation
Project Number: TABS2025007656
Facility Name: Caribou Coffee
Location Address: 5955 Rufe Snow Drive
Watauga, TX 76148
Location County: Tarrant
Start Date: 2/12/2025
Completion Date: 4/4/2025
Estimated Cost: $115,000
Type of Work: Renovation/Alteration
Type of Funds: This project is privately funded, on private land for private use.
Scope of Work: Replacement of equipment for a former coffee shop for new brand. Work will include the addition of a patio space and walk-up window on the north side of the building.
Square Footage: 664 ft 2
 
OWNER
Owner Name:
The Westover Group
Owner Address:
556 8th Avenue
Fort Worth, Texas 76104
 
DESIGN FIRM
Design Firm Name:
Reprise Design, Inc.
Design Firm Address:
12400 Portland Ave S, Suite 100
Burnsville, Minnesota 55337
 
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Another Caribou, this one on Basswood:

https://www.tdlr.tex.../TABS2025009771

 

 

New Caribou Coffee Basswood filings:

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Will require Urban Forestry Review:

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and UDC filing:

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Project Description:
Caribou Coffee Basswood
New drive-thru only coffee shop
This project a new construction of Caribou Coffee Drive-thru only store with patio seating. A new 605 SF building, new trash enclosure, and associated sitework will be built on the vacant lot. A certificate of appropriateness is needed for the I-35 Design Overlay District.
 
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Posted 05 February 2025 - 11:29 PM

 

 

New painted wall and signage at 1010 W. Magnolia for “Bread and Better Life Cafe”. Former location of Beast & Co. Didn’t find anything online what this business is. Perhaps a cafe with light bites and coffee. Just a block from Kawah, the latest coffee shop.

 

I remember when this first popped up, there was a lack of details online too.  This is former Beast & Co, right? 122 is a pretty good occupancy, I seem to recall they had a little balcony level didn't they?  Beast and Co owners put a lot of sweat equity in fixing up that place from what I recall reading online, hopefully this group lasts a little longer.

https://www.fortwort...c=4561&p=152219

 

 

Not sure it matters but the filing application for Occ Change of Use lists it as "Bread And Better : Life Cafe"  If you're in the area, please grab a photo, it would be interesting to see their branding.  

 

 

Blade Sign COA required by HCLC:

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Project Description:
BREAD & BETTER LIFE CAFE
Bread & Better Life Cafe blade sign
Bread & Better Life Cafe Blade sign COA needed


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Posted 05 February 2025 - 11:32 PM

Record UDC-2025-022: 
Urban Design Commission
Record Status: Pending
 
 
Work Location
9800 CHLOE CREEK DR
 
Project Description:
Bojangles
Quick Service Restaurant
Development for a new 2,655 SF quick service restaurant for Bojangles
 
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Posted 06 February 2025 - 11:13 AM

 

Smoothie King to become La La Land Kind Cafe Camp Bowie.  I noticed the Smoothie King on Diaz and Hulen is "Temporarily Closed" too.
 
 
PROJECT
Project Name: La La Land Cafe - Fort Worth, TX
Project Number: TABS2024019616
Facility Name: La La Land Cafe - Fort Worth, TX
Location Address: 5733 Camp Bowie Blvd.
Fort Worth, TX 76107
Location County: Dallas
Start Date: 7/15/2024
Completion Date: 10/15/2024
Estimated Cost: $350,000
Type of Work: Renovation/Alteration
Type of Funds: This project is privately funded, on private land for private use.
Scope of Work: Tenant build out replacing an existing Smoothie King to a new La La Land Cafe, the leased area is to remain the same, kitchen, restrooms and dining area will remain the same and will receive only new finishes.
Square Footage: 1,686 ft 2
Are the private funds provided by the tenant?
Yes
Current Status:
Project Registered

 

Cult-favorite coffee shop La La Land finally has a Fort Worth location
By Ella Gonzales February 05, 2025 3:43 PM
 
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Posted 07 February 2025 - 08:56 AM

 

 

 

New painted wall and signage at 1010 W. Magnolia for “Bread and Better Life Cafeâ€. Former location of Beast & Co. Didn’t find anything online what this business is. Perhaps a cafe with light bites and coffee. Just a block from Kawah, the latest coffee shop.

 

I remember when this first popped up, there was a lack of details online too.  This is former Beast & Co, right? 122 is a pretty good occupancy, I seem to recall they had a little balcony level didn't they?  Beast and Co owners put a lot of sweat equity in fixing up that place from what I recall reading online, hopefully this group lasts a little longer.

https://www.fortwort...c=4561&p=152219

 

 

Not sure it matters but the filing application for Occ Change of Use lists it as "Bread And Better : Life Cafe"  If you're in the area, please grab a photo, it would be interesting to see their branding.  

 

 

Took these yesterday evening. All the tables and chairs are set-up. It looks like it could open at any time.

 

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Looks ready to open.

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Posted 07 February 2025 - 09:08 AM

 

 

 

New painted wall and signage at 1010 W. Magnolia for “Bread and Better Life Cafeâ€. Former location of Beast & Co. Didn’t find anything online what this business is. Perhaps a cafe with light bites and coffee. Just a block from Kawah, the latest coffee shop.

 

I remember when this first popped up, there was a lack of details online too.  This is former Beast & Co, right? 122 is a pretty good occupancy, I seem to recall they had a little balcony level didn't they?  Beast and Co owners put a lot of sweat equity in fixing up that place from what I recall reading online, hopefully this group lasts a little longer.

https://www.fortwort...c=4561&p=152219

 

 

Not sure it matters but the filing application for Occ Change of Use lists it as "Bread And Better : Life Cafe"  If you're in the area, please grab a photo, it would be interesting to see their branding.  

 

 

Took these yesterday evening. All the tables and chairs are set-up. It looks like it could open at any time.

 

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I'm confused, this seems like a lowkey guilt trip.  So "being better" are they referring to eating better or just not being such a bad person?  What's funny is I typically hear people say "I need to eat better" after they've just had a ton of bread and carbs.



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Posted 07 February 2025 - 09:18 AM

The fine print in the windows mentions it being a venture of the Seventh Day Adventists. I'm not too familiar with them, but I know they have unique dietary beliefs. 



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Posted 07 February 2025 - 09:31 AM

The fine print in the windows mentions it being a venture of the Seventh Day Adventists. I'm not too familiar with them, but I know they have unique dietary beliefs. 

 

So this is might actually be around for a while if it is funded by a religious group, assuming they'll be doing ministry outreach, feeding people or some kind of proselytization here.

Some friends who are Seventh Day Adventists said they observe Sabbath from Friday sundown to Saturday sundown meaning they don't work or shop or go out to retail spots to cause others to work during this time and they also don't eat meat, specifically they don't believe in boiling a calf in its mother's milks (ie. no cheeseburgers).



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Posted 07 February 2025 - 10:43 AM

Years back I had Seventh-Day Adventist Church as a client. The night before the morning meeting I had looked up the church to not make a faux pas. I saw many don’t eat meat, but missed other dietary restrictions on no or little sugar. Of course, I brought donuts. The office admin and most the IT guys I met with politely declined the donuts. One guy got raised eyebrows from a colleague for taking one.

When they are open I’ll check it out. But I believe they also shy away from coffee.

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Posted 07 February 2025 - 11:18 AM

Other Magnolia notes

 

Cafecito, which got it start in the Funkytown Food Hall, has opened in it's own home in the old Eazy Monkey/Fixture space. I went earlier this week and it was packed! Food is really good still and they have more options than the food hall space. 

 

In Cafecito's old space in the food hall, Beren Mediterran has opened. I also stopped by for lunch and it's also good. 



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Posted 07 February 2025 - 11:52 AM

Thanks for the update. Need to try both soon.

Can’t remember if I posted this; the Effin Egg space now says for lease. Originally, they had a banner saying they were coming back. They are still franchising around the country. Guessing this was an issue with this one and the franchisees.

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Posted 08 February 2025 - 07:02 PM

 

George's Specialty Foods being converted to Stewart's Croquet
 
Record PB25-00241:
Commercial Remodel Building Permit
Record Status: Incomplete Submittal
 
Permit Address
4424 WHITE SETTLEMENT RD
 
Project Description:
Stewart's Croquet
Remodel for a restaurant
 
Owner:
LOVE STYLE CORPORATION *
713 N MAIN ST
FORT WORTH TX 76106
 
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Tim Love’s new west Fort Worth croquet club and bar: Like ‘an English country club’
By Bud Kennedy February 08, 2025 5:31 AM
 
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Stewart’s Croquet & Cocktails by chef Tim Love will replace a former Greek grocery in the River District. Courtesy Love Management Inc.


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Posted 10 February 2025 - 10:35 AM

 

https://www.tdlr.tex.../TABS2024019203

 

PROJECT
Project Name: Keke's Breakfast Cafe
Project Number: TABS2024019203
Facility Name: Keke's Breakfast Cafe
Location Address: 3000 South Hulen Street Suite 110
Fort Worth, TX 76109
Location County: Tarrant
Start Date: 8/1/2024
Completion Date: 11/22/2024
Estimated Cost: $350,000
Type of Work: New Construction
Type of Funds: This project is privately funded, on private land for private use.
Scope of Work: Interior remodel of an existing space to accommodate a Keke's Breakfast Cafe.
Square Footage: 4,974 ft 2

 

 

This place made front page news (over the super bowl LOL)

 

What’s a Keke’s? It’s a new Fort Worth restaurant from Denny’s, with a diner spirit
By Bud Kennedy February 10, 2025 5:30 AM


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Posted 10 February 2025 - 12:04 PM

What’s a Keke’s? It’s a new Fort Worth restaurant from Denny’s, with a diner spirit
By Bud Kennedy February 10, 2025 5:30 AM
https://www.star-tel...l#storylink=cpy


I tried Keke's.  It was probably the blandest breakfast experience of my life.  The color palette of the restaurant is all pastels.  There's absolutely nothing on the menu you can't get anywhere else.  It was fine, just very, very generic.

 

It wasn't cheap.  I got one of the combo specials and with coffee it came to almost $20 before the tip ($13.99 entree + $3.99 coffee (!) + tax ~= $19.50).  This got me one large pancake, two eggs, and four sausage links.

 

(!) I did the math, and two cups of coffee, original cup plus a refill, totals less than $.25 in materials.  Yes, some labor for brewing, but really...


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Posted 10 February 2025 - 01:49 PM

This sounds like a fun place:

 

https://www.tdlr.tex.../TABS2024025522

PROJECT
Project Name: CAPONE'S HIDEOUT
Project Number: TABS2024025522
Facility Name: CAPONE'S HIDEOUT
Location Address: 136
Burleson, TX 76028
Location County: Johnson
Start Date: 9/1/2024
Completion Date: 7/1/2025
Estimated Cost: $1,000,000
Type of Work: New Construction
Type of Funds: This project is privately funded, on private land for private use.
Scope of Work: NEW WOOD FRAME RESTAURANT/BAR
Square Footage: 2,125 ft 2


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Posted 10 February 2025 - 10:32 PM

 

 

Record PB24-12123:
Commercial New Building Permit
Record Status: Pending
 
Permit Address
 
Project Description:
The Original Mexican Eats Cafe, Inc.
New drive thru
 
There were some specs from TMA CHA Architects attached to the permit for a  "WALK-UP RESTAURANT" 4735 Camp Bowie Boulevard Fort Worth, Texas
TMA CHA Architects
Job Value($):
$300,000.00

 

 

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02/10/2025
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Occupancy Existing Ordinance
The original
4713 CAMP BOWIE BLVD, Fort Worth TX 76107


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Posted 10 February 2025 - 10:35 PM

Bud Kennedy reports that Mash'D in Artisan Circle has closed.  They stayed longer than most, as they were in that location for 10 years.

 

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Project Description:
YOUNGER PARTNERS LLC
TEMP POWER/ CLEAN AND SHOW


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Posted 10 February 2025 - 10:43 PM

It appears that the owner of The Original Mexican Eats Cafe is planning to do a walk-up/drive thru version of the restaurant on the parking lot that he owns.  This would somewhat re-establish his restaurant within a few feet of the space he vacated. 

 

While you are on Street View, go around the corner and take a look at the building where The Original was located.  The owner has subdivided the space back to the point when the building was built.  He also restored the storefront and made the spaces accessible.



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Posted Yesterday, 11:01 PM


 


 
Record PB24-12123:
Commercial New Building Permit
Record Status: Pending
https://aca-prod.acc...ShowInspection=
 
Permit Address
4726 BYERS AVE
 
Project Description:
The Original Mexican Eats Cafe, Inc.
New drive thru
 

There were some specs from TMA CHA Architects attached to the permit for a  "WALK-UP RESTAURANT" 4735 Camp Bowie Boulevard Fort Worth, Texas
TMA CHA Architects
Job Value($):
$300,000.00
 

 
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02/10/2025
25TMP-011623
Occupancy Existing Ordinance
The original
4713 CAMP BOWIE BLVD, Fort Worth TX 76107

https://aca-prod.acc...ShowInspection=

COMMERCIAL
Proposed Use: Assembly
Specific Use: Restaurant

Project Description:
The original
Land use Only

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Posted Today, 11:45 AM

Replacing Zero Degrees location Suite 115:
 
Record PO25-00455: 
Occupancy Existing Ordinance
Record Status: Pending
 
Project Description:
Stoner's Pizza Joint
New CO only, no remodel. Health and grease trap review needed.

 

Permit Address
2401 W 7TH ST - Unit #115
 
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