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[george84]

I remember hearing about this, glad to have it back

[Stadtplan]

The former location of Fixture (401 W. Magnolia) now has signage on windows for the announced Asian restaurant "Easy Monkey". 

https://dallas.cultu...f-andrew-dilda/

 

Record AD23-00115: 

Alcohol Distance Check

Record Status: Approved

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

 

Permit Address

401 W MAGNOLIA AVE

 

Project Description:

EAZY MONKEY

FB- Food and Beverage Certificate MB- Mixed Beverage

 

[Stadtplan]

Two new Fort Worth eateries to open near TCU serving Asian street food & Japanese cuisine (S-T Bud Kennedy):
https://www.star-tel...e277287973.html

[TLA]

Inside of Walloons (Magnolia/Hemphill) from my morning bike ride. Looks just about ready to start hiring and prepping to open. The interior work does great justice to the historic building. 

 

 

 

[Jeriat]

Inside of Walloons (Magnolia/Hemphill) from my morning bike ride. Looks just about ready to start hiring and prepping to open. The interior work does great justice to the historic building. 

 

 

 

 

Gorgeous. 

Looks to be a great addition to Magnolia... hope to see more, further east.

[Jeriat]

 

 

Record UDC-2023-071: 

Urban Design Commission

Record Status: Pending

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

 

Work Location

3113 S UNIVERSITY DR

 

Project Description:

Megu Restaurant

Install Signage

Manufacture and install 60"x6.3"x .080 aluminum sign with vinyl text - "MEGU French Japanese Cuisine" and Manufacture and install Double Sided Box sign with Lexan face and vinyl text " MEGU"

 

Bold prediction:  It won't last 6 months.

 

I'm predicting that just because of its location. 

Also, "French Japanese"... this is the first thing that comes to mind:

 

[Stadtplan]

What is the longest anything has lasted in that location? I think theres been two coffee shops in as many years.

[Stadtplan]

 

Here's a new place that sells diabetes in a jar:

 

Commercial Remodel Building Permit:

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

 

Project Description:

JARS SWEETS AND THINGS

 

https://jarsbyfabiov...i.com/menu.html

 

 

 

 

https://www.tdlr.tex.../TABS2023023968

 

PROJECT

Project Name: JARS SWEETS AND THINGS BY FABIO VIVIANI

Project Number: TABS2023023968

Facility Name: JARS SWEETS AND THINGS BY FABIO VIVIANI

Location Address: 3000 S HULEN STREET #150

Fort Worth, TX 76109

Location County: Tarrant

Start Date: 7/31/2023

Completion Date: 9/1/2023

Estimated Cost: $300,000

Type of Work: Renovation/Alteration

Type of Funds: This project is privately funded, on private land for private use.

Scope of Work: INTERIOR BUILD-OUT FOR A NEW JARS SWEETS & THINGS CONFECTIONERY IN A VACATED SPACE. WORK INCLUDES NEW WALLS, FINISHES, EQUIPMENT, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND HVAC DISCIPLINES.

Square Footage: 2,330 ft 2

[TLA]

According to their Instagram, Brix BBQ has their soft lunch opening tomorrow at 11am.

[roverone]

Walloons had a friends and family event and I think they will open tomorrow.

[Stadtplan]

 

Former Pizza Snob location to become Bahn Shop: https://banhshop.com/

Sign me up!!

 

Record PS23-01417: 

Sign Permit

Record Status: Plan Review

 

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

 

Permit Address

3051 S UNIVERSITY DR

https://goo.gl/maps/6vzHrVAcCWDawjHo6

 

 

 

 

 

https://www.tdlr.tex.../TABS2023024134

 

PROJECT

Project Name: Banh Shop at TCU

Project Number: TABS2023024134

Facility Name: MR & RW LLC

Location Address: 3051 S University Dr. 5209 Rancho Verde Pkwy Crowley, TX 76036

Fort Worth, TX 75240

Location County: Tarrant

Start Date: 7/21/2023

Completion Date: 9/30/2023

Estimated Cost: $180,000

Type of Work: Renovation/Alteration

Type of Funds: This project is privately funded, on private land for private use.

Scope of Work: Interior refresh and rebrand of an existing restaurant.

Square Footage: 1,697 ft 2

 

OWNER

Owner Name:

Anderson Cowand Enterprises LLC

Owner Address:

400 Industrial Blvd. Suite 112

mansfield, Texas 76063

 

TENANT

Tenant Name:

Derek Missimo

 

DESIGN FIRM

Design Firm Name:

Texture Design Studio, PLLC

Design Firm Address: 8111 Lyndon B Johnson Frwy. #678

Dallas, Texas 75251

[Stadtplan]

Walloons had a friends and family event and I think they will open tomorrow.

 

People gathering:

[Stadtplan]

Record PO23-02737: 

Occupancy Existing Ordinance

Record Status: Pending

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

 

Permit Address

3522 BLUEBONNET CIR

 

Project Description:

VIDA CAFE

ITALIAN COFFEE SHOP/RESTAURANT

 

Tenant information

BELENTYS LOVE VEGAN MEXICAN RESTAURANT

3516 Bluebonnet circle

 

[Doohickie]

 

Record PO23-02737: 

Occupancy Existing Ordinance

Record Status: Pending

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

 

Permit Address

3522 BLUEBONNET CIR

 

Project Description:

VIDA CAFE

ITALIAN COFFEE SHOP/RESTAURANT

 

Tenant information

BELENTYS LOVE VEGAN MEXICAN RESTAURANT

3516 Bluebonnet circle

 

 

Does that mean that Belenty's, or possibly Lettuce Cook (based on the Google map pic) is closing?  Or are they adding a coffee shop?  Or is Belenty's taking over Lettuce Cook?

[Stadtplan]

Based on the street address of 3522, it appears Lettuce Cook is out and Vida Cafe is in and Im not sure if Bentleys is also running Vida or if Bentleys is listed as tenant.

[John T Roberts]

Belenty's is adding an Italian Restaurant and Coffee Bar called Vida Cafe.  It is where Lettuce Cook was located next door.  Here's a link to Bud Kennedy's article in the Star-Telegram:

 

https://www.star-tel...e277580563.html

[Stadtplan]

Belenty's is adding an Italian Restaurant and Coffee Bar called Vida Cafe.  It is where Lettuce Cook was located next door.  Here's a link to But Kennedy's article in the Star-Telegram:

 

https://www.star-tel...e277580563.html

 

I guess I wasn't too far off.  The food sounds interesting.

[rriojas71]

Belenty's is adding an Italian Restaurant and Coffee Bar called Vida Cafe.  It is where Lettuce Cook was located next door.  Here's a link to But Kennedy's article in the Star-Telegram:

 

https://www.star-tel...e277580563.html

Very cool.  I have yet to make it out to Belenty's Love and just added it to my "must try" restaurant list.  

[rriojas71]

I think Concrete Cowboy is no more.  The last couple of time I have driven by it has been dark and I can see chairs stacked up inside the windows.  Not surprised.  Last time I was there it was empty.  The food and service was below average and 2 groups looked like they were about to get into a brawl inside the restaurant.  I quickly paid my bill and left once I noticed something might go down.

[Stadtplan]

I think Concrete Cowboy is no more.  The last couple of time I have driven by it has been dark and I can see chairs stacked up inside the windows.  Not surprised.  Last time I was there it was empty.  The food and service was below average and 2 groups looked like they were about to get into a brawl inside the restaurant.  I quickly paid my bill and left once I noticed something might go down.

 

I didn't see anything for 2901 Crockett yet but there's a new Mexican place called "La Cabrona" supposed to be going in at 2933 a few spaces down from there on that side of the block but across the street from Terra:

 

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

 

Project Description:

La Cabrona

PREVIOUS CO PB17-08712 / RESTAURANT REMODEL TO RESTAURANT / Mexican Full Service Restaurant

 

https://fortworthrep...sses-this-week/

[JBB]

I keep seeing Facebook ads for an equipment liquidation auction for Macaroni Grill on University, so it closed at some point.  I got a catering order for work from there earlier in the year and the food was great.  The dining room was a ghost town shortly before noon on a weekday.

[John T Roberts]

I saw some posting yesterday that it had closed.  Back in the day, that was a fairly regular place for me.

[TLA]

Walloons had a friends and family event and I think they will open tomorrow.

 
People gathering:

The Walloon’s sign lit up at night looks fantastic. I’ll try to take a photo next time I’m by it.

Based on their email newsletter, they are past their soft opening. Now fully open for lunch and dinner.

[John T Roberts]

I drove by at night several days ago, and the sign did look good when it was illuminated.  I'm glad they used parts of the old one.

[roverone]

This week mostly through random chance I went to both Le Margot and Walloons.

 

Le Margo was Monday after an all-day at a new customer and getting some rough news about a beloved neighbor and we were just going to check out the space by visiting the bar area, but ultimately were joined by my co-worker’s wife and her friend and stayed for dinner.

 

Interestingly, they are open for lunch and through the whole day.  The bar was already fairly full, and there were a a great number of staff working.  There was a photographer there also.  Graham Elliot was there clearly working a great deal in the kitchen: cooking, perhaps teaching, coming over to the bar to evaluate cocktails, just keeping very very busy — he was in no way being a “celebrity chef” that was just walking around shaking hands.

 

As soon as you walk in, it feels like you’ve been transported somewhere else.  The design of the space; the sophistication of the staff, the delicious aromas coming from the kitchen.   We had some drinks and a Tarte Flambee (basically a flatbread) clearly made from top-notch ingredients.

 

My co-worker was going to meet his wife for dinner anyway, and managed to somehow get us an early table for dinner even as the place was filling up.  Although French food might not be my personal first choice, the food was excellent and the service was great.

 

What was most interesting to me was how transported I felt being there.  The restaurant and bar are were 100% full; relatively early on a Monday.  And although this is perhaps odd sounding, not only was the space very different, but all of the guests seemed less familiar; as if I was in a different city.  This restaurant is in my neck of the woods, and I didn’t see anyone who looked familiar and really felt like I was in a European city.  Everyone at the tables around us was clearly enjoying the food and the experience.

 

And it was such an unusual experience.  I have only been there once; and I have no idea if it is or always will be this way, but if you could have the experience that I had, and want to take a European vacation in a strip shopping center in SW Fort Worth, it is definitely worth a visit.  Even more if you have an affinity for French cuisine — but there is a cheeseburger on the menu if you prefer (an elevated version).

 

Thursday I started at the bar at Walloons.  It was also very full.  I recognized a lot of folks working there because we frequent Piattello, a sister restaurant.  The bar is a nice U shape.  Things were pretty hectic, but no problems.  It was fascinating to watch this device that could blow smoke into a bubble over some specialty drink.  We had two appetizers and some oysters (they have a full oyster bar on the other side of the room). The food was excellent, with very fresh ingredients in interesting combinations.  I look forward to having a full meal there sometime soon.

 

They have very convenient parking in an adjacent garage that they validate for. I know that some people don’t like the parking thing, but is so nice that there is more on Magnolia these days.

 

The place was full of folks clearly enjoying their time there.  Definitely also worth a visit.

 

It is interesting to contemplate why some restaurants are closing and others are opening and running at capacity even on ordinary weeknights in the middle of summer (I’m sure the newness is a contributor).  It could simply be a consequence of an economic bifurcation and with our increasing population there are enough people to support higher-end places that have pricing that allows good margins, while the operating model of mid-tier doesn’t work as well right now.  In the long run, hopefully we end up with a city that has all kinds of options.

 

Both of these places are great additions to the mosaic of restaurants in our city.  And I am very pleased that we are seeing this kind of investment here.  Both are backed by existing great chefs in our city.  There are 5 or 6 of these prolific chefs.  I wonder what that has to say about what having insider-information about the market and margins here does, compared to what outsiders might think about our city’s market potential and their willingness to invest?

 

Maybe that needs to be model for everything in our city:  to outsiders, we are in the shadow of the other regional cities because they are looking at things on paper.  It might take Fort Worth insiders who understand our city more deeply to actually invest in our city.  E.g. these local chefs; and in a different area and scale, John Goff with Museum Place and promoting the A&M downtown campus.

[johnfwd]

Here's one that's going after many, many years.  I drove by it heading south on Williams Road from Camp Bowie Boulevard.  On the left side, you've probably seen this old former house that became a barbecue sit down and take out.  Then, it went from one pub to another.  Nothing historical here, not like the Berry Theater, but I grew up on this side of town and it was a fixture. My dad used to pick up some barbecue ribs at this place.  About 20 years ago, a guy from Australia named Gilley or Guinness (?) ran a pub there for a brief while.  Lately, a guy named Randy(?) took it over.  It had a nice outdoor wooden patio.  Today it was being demolished.  Sad. I'll miss it a little, but not much.

[Stadtplan]

When Ive run by Effin Egg the last few days, I noticed they were actively working on it. Cant imagine it will take long for it to open.

Theres a newish breakfast taco food truck behind Wabi House, called Cafecito. I havent tried it yet, but heard good things.

Looks like vegan fine-dining restaurant Maiden will open June 1: https://fortworth.cu...l-diner-ps1200/

Cafecito moving by Funkytown Food Hall suite 127
https://aca-prod.acc...ShowInspection=

[TLA]

La Onda has found a new home at Hotel Revel, now that Sugarman’s closed.

Easy Monkey has started delivery and takeout: https://www.papercit...s-andrew-dilda/

[Stadtplan]

I don't know what this is, a tea shop?  Did they mean Maison instead, that sort of makes more sense in my mind.
 
https://www.tdlr.tex.../TABS2022007754
 
PROJECT
Project Name: P'TIT TEA MAIDON
Project Number: TABS2022007754
Facility Name: ALLIANCE TOWN CENTER BUILDING 12
Location Address: 9409 SAGE MEADOW TRAIL #STE. 125
Fort Worth, TX 79177
Location County: Tarrant
Start Date: 1/1/2022
Completion Date: 3/1/2022
Estimated Cost: $120,000
Type of Work: Renovation/Alteration
Type of Funds: This project is privately funded, on private land for private use.
Scope of Work: INTERIOR REMODEL
Square Footage: 2,200 ft 2
Are the private funds provided by the tenant?
Yes
Current Status: Project Registered
 
 
OWNER
Owner Name: ATC INVESTORS LP
Owner Address: 2001 ROSS AVE. #STE. 3400
DALLAS, Texas 75201
 
 
TENANT
Tenant Name: NERISSA N CORP
Tenant Address: 9409 SAGE MEADOW TRAIL #STE. 125
Fort Worth, TX 79177
 
 
DESIGN FIRM
Design Firm Name: NGUYEN DESIGNER & CONSULTING
Design Firm Address: 5815 TWILIGHT DR.
GRAND PRAIRIE , Texas 75052

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

Project Description:
P'TIT TEA MAISON

Permit Address
2600 W 7TH ST

Website: ptitteamaison.com

[Stadtplan]

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

Project Description:
HAWKINS TASTY FOOD

Permit Address
108 ADRIAN DR

More info: https://www.facebook...tyFoodOnTheMove

[Stadtplan]

Record AD23-00171: 

Alcohol Distance Check

Record Status: Accepted

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

 

Permit Address

1000 HOUSTON ST

 

Record Details

Applicant:

MAMBO'S

PARK CENTRAL 20/20 dba MAMBO'S

1000 HOUSTON ST

FORT WORTH, TX, 76102

 

Project Description:

MAMBO'S

REINSTATEMENT / MB MIXED BEVERAGE PERMIT / LB MIXED BEVERAGE LATE HOURS PERMIT / BAR /

 

[ramjet]

 

Record AD23-00171: 

Alcohol Distance Check

Record Status: Accepted

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

 

Permit Address

1000 HOUSTON ST

 

Record Details

Applicant:

MAMBO'S

PARK CENTRAL 20/20 dba MAMBO'S

1000 HOUSTON ST

FORT WORTH, TX, 76102

 

Project Description:

MAMBO'S

REINSTATEMENT / MB MIXED BEVERAGE PERMIT / LB MIXED BEVERAGE LATE HOURS PERMIT / BAR /

 

 

 

Could it be the reincarnation of this:  https://www.yelp.com...tina-fort-worth

 

I noticed the request above is for a reinstatement.  I think the old version was next door to the Flatiron Building in the old Park Central Hotel.

[John T Roberts]

Mambo's old version was inside the Park Central Hotel.  One reason for this address might be that at one time, the Flatiron Building and the Park Central were both owned by George Cravens.  Maybe the address is a holdover. 

[Stadtplan]

Mambo's old version was inside the Park Central Hotel.  One reason for this address might be that at one time, the Flatiron Building and the Park Central were both owned by George Cravens.  Maybe the address is a holdover. 

 

Site Contact information:

GEORGE F CRAVENS

PARK CENTRAL 20/20 dba MAMBO'S

1000 HOUSTON ST

FORT WORTH, TX, 76102

[Stadtplan]

The Sicilian Butcher at ATC
https://www.tdlr.tex.../TABS2023026511

https://www.thesicilianbutcher.com/

Savory Restaurant Fund completes its 10th investment, a majority-interest investment in The Sicilian Butcher based in Scottsdale, Arizona. Created by Chef Joey Maggiore, Cristina Maggiore and Flora Tersigni The Sicilian Butcher is completely unique, exquisitely delicious and the team has created eye-popping average unit volumes. This investment includes ownership in sister company The Sicilian Baker, which is attached to each of the restaurants serving decadent Italian pastries, a build-your-own cannoli bar and specialty gelato.

We are hitting the ground running with locations at lease in Dallas and Houston as well as sites identified in Las Vegas and San Antonio. I cannot wait for everyone to indulge in and enjoy this brand like we have # #restaurants .

[Doohickie]

The Sicilian Butcher at ATC
https://www.tdlr.tex.../TABS2023026511

https://www.thesicilianbutcher.com/

Savory Restaurant Fund completes its 10th investment, a majority-interest investment in The Sicilian Butcher based in Scottsdale, Arizona. Created by Chef Joey Maggiore, Cristina Maggiore and Flora Tersigni The Sicilian Butcher is completely unique, exquisitely delicious and the team has created eye-popping average unit volumes. This investment includes ownership in sister company The Sicilian Baker, which is attached to each of the restaurants serving decadent Italian pastries, a build-your-own cannoli bar and specialty gelato.

We are hitting the ground running with locations at lease in Dallas and Houston as well as sites identified in Las Vegas and San Antonio. I cannot wait for everyone to indulge in and enjoy this brand like we have # #restaurants .

Meh.

[Austin55]

Word circulating that Shinjuku Station is closing.

[TLA]

That’s too bad. Their 5 seat bar was a nice taste of Japan.

I’m sure there’s a few restauranteurs who would love that space.

[ramjet]

Word circulating that Shinjuku Station is closing.

 

They were cited by the Health Department on August 12th for unsanitary conditions:

 

https://www.star-tel...e278406024.html

[ramjet]

That’s too bad. Their 5 seat bar was a nice taste of Japan.

I’m sure there’s a few restauranteurs who would love that space.

 

The dumpling place next door, Pantry on Magnolia, is really good and could definitely use some more space.

[george84]

Pantry is awesome! Sad to hear Shinjuku is closing though.

[Stadtplan]

https://www.tdlr.tex.../TABS2023027177

Project Name: Crystal Springs Hideaway
Project Number: TABS2023027177
Facility Name: Crystal Springs Hideaway
Location Address:
113 Roberts Cutoff Road
Fort Worth, TX 76114
Scope of Work: Renovation of house and garage for use as a restaurant.

[Austin55]

Interesting owner name on that one 👀

[Stadtplan]

Interesting owner name on that one 👀

Is this somehow tied to the Octoberfest beer TRWD permitting thing?

[Doohickie]

Womp womp.  We see you, J.D.

 

[Stadtplan]

When Ive run by Effin Egg the last few days, I noticed they were actively working on it. Cant imagine it will take long for it to open.

Theres a newish breakfast taco food truck behind Wabi House, called Cafecito. I havent tried it yet, but heard good things.

Looks like vegan fine-dining restaurant Maiden will open June 1: https://fortworth.cu...l-diner-ps1200/

Cafecito moving by Funkytown Food Hall suite 127
https://aca-prod.acc...ShowInspection=

Bud Kennedy reports on Cafecito moving into Funkytown Food Hall. Their food looks really good.
https://www.star-tel...e278906514.html

[elpingüino]

Cafecito moving by Funkytown Food Hall suite 127
https://aca-prod.acc...ShowInspection=

Bud Kennedy reports on Cafecito moving into Funkytown Food Hall. Their food looks really good.
https://www.star-tel...e278906514.html

Bud Kennedy isn't exaggerating when he refers to "the little-known Funky Town Food Hall" ... It's difficult if not impossible to find on Google and the main search result is a convenience store in another part of town.

[Stadtplan]

Cafecito moving by Funkytown Food Hall suite 127
https://aca-prod.acc...ShowInspection=

Bud Kennedy reports on Cafecito moving into Funkytown Food Hall. Their food looks really good.
https://www.star-tel...e278906514.html

Bud Kennedy isn't exaggerating when he refers to "the little-known Funky Town Food Hall" ... It's difficult if not impossible to find on Google and the main search result is a convenience store in another part of town.

My Google maps search yielded the same result. It is nice to see Cafecito updated their own Google business address in maps. Pretty good reviews too:
https://maps.app.goo...dwGVoe8?g_st=ic

[Stadtplan]

More Tarrant County Portillo's:

 

Mansfield: 410 US 287

https://www.tdlr.tex.../TABS2024000166

https://www.bizjourn...-mansfield.html

 

Arlington: I-20, located on South Cooper

https://www.portillos.com/arlingtontx/

[txbornviking]

Interesting owner name on that one

 

The Star T took notice too

 

https://www.star-tel...e279016519.html

 

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