OT: Best of Fort Worth

[Bob]

I'll play from memory:

Hole in the wall Mexican restaurant - not a hole but always liked Benitos.
Kid friendly restaurant - Chucky
Live music venue - White Elephant
Water park - Eagle Mtn Lake
Playground for kids - South Freeway
Thai food restaurant - Thai Sticks are Thailands only redeeming product.
Southern food restaurant - Damian's in Arlington
Gym - Fieldhouse
Beer bar - Angelos or White Elephant
Craft cocktail bar - Mustang Park and a bottle of Bushmills
Cheap golf course - Seminary
Date night restaurant - Room service at the Worthington
Fun place for kids - Frog Alley
Movie theater - none
Grocery store - King's Liquor
Dentist - none
Wings - Gus's
Pizza - Blaze
Breakfast restaurant - Paris or West Side Cafe
Sandwich shop - Carshons
Tittie bar - Baby Doll's on 157

 

[Atom]

Not sure where it fits in the list, maybe sandwich, but Swiss Pastry Shop is putting out some quality food.

 

[Frog-in-law1995]

S. Collins - just north of Arkansas or south of Pioneer. East side of Collins St.

Watching them slice the meats and cheeses to order is the best appetizer I know... I am newer to Arlington cuisine and cannot promise it's the same place as the one that closed, but I think they are because the shop has all sorts of stuff that looks like they've had it for a couple decades. Also have some local food critic write ups hanging.

Huh, that's right on the edge for me...I love Arlington but I'm not real familiar with anything that's south of 303 and east of about Matlock. As for Arlington "cuisine," now that Cacharel closed, I'm not sure they have any good original spots left. Tai Pan and Khaki's down on Green Oaks were great BITD, but they're long gone. Same with Capt. Billy's on Park Row. Mama's on Fielder is still good, I guess. Al's maybe. Man, that's depressing. Arlington needs some new food options.

 

[satis1103]

Huh, that's right on the edge for me...I love Arlington but I'm not real familiar with anything that's south of 303 and east of about Matlock. As for Arlington "cuisine," now that Cacharel closed, I'm not sure they have any good original spots left. Tai Pan and Khaki's down on Green Oaks were great BITD, but they're long gone. Same with Capt. Billy's on Park Row. Mama's on Fielder is still good, I guess. Al's maybe. Man, that's depressing. Arlington needs some new food options.

Arlington is still solid. Nizza Pizza, Gyro House, Dino's, etc. There are newer places too. Sushi Cafe off Cooper is stellar.

 

[TCUdirtbag]

For all you denizens of the Fort. What is the best:

Hole in the wall Mexican restaurant
I'm choosing to ignore most of this and answer in parts. Tacos: Taco Heads. Other: Joe T's (I admit I used to hate it but it's just so chill and the margaritas so good)

Kid friendly restaurant
Step 1: kids to in-laws. Step 2: Cannon Chinese

Water park
Ew. But kids love the splash park at the zoo

Thai food restaurant
Spice and Happy Bowl

Southern food restaurant
I don't know what counts but Fixture has great chicken and waffles

Gym
FWC if that's your thing. If not, the place on 8th by MacCool's is solid

Beer bar
Bearded Lady, burgers are good too

Craft cocktail bar
Thompson's, I guess. Bird Cafe makes some good cocktails too

Date night restaurant
Elerbe's, Lili's, Nona Tata, Reata rooftop

Fun place for kids
FW Science Museum

Movie theater
Netflix and chill, dude

Wings
Buffalo Bros

Pizza (hint: it's not fancy pizza I'm looking for here - fruit and/or green vegetables don't belong on pizza)
Cane Rooso, order the Honey B!tch

Breakfast restaurant
Montgomery Street Cafe

Sandwich shop
Planet Sub

I am apprehensive of the responses I can expect to get here.

Answers in bold

 

[Bob]

It doesn't fit in any category, but J&Js is always a must stop for me when I am in town.

Can also add the Celebrity Room at the Stockyards Hotel for Date Night. And, I like the bar and restaurant there when it is not date night.

And, finally, where does the Good Luck Drive-In fit in? Yum!

 

[Horny4TCU]

Yep......but it ain't cheap.

I would argue the view is worth every penny.

 

[Horny4TCU]

Best Barber is hands down Aaron's on 7th.

Not that this is a great judge of the place... but I've seen Victor Boschini in there...

I ask for Kyle every time... and he can do a killer fade. -Not shown in the above photo-

 

[Volare]

Dammit Boy. Do you know what the NRH in NRH20 stands for? Not Fort Worth, that's what!

 

[Peacefrog]

Best coffee shop? I swear I will donkey punch anyone that says Starbucks.

 

[PurplFrawg]

Best coffee shop? I swear I will donkey punch anyone that says Starbucks.

Paris Coffee Shop, with Montgomery Street Cafe a close second.

 

[Frog-in-law1995]

Best coffee shop? I swear I will donkey punch anyone that says Starbucks.

If Whataburger coffee isn't good enough for you then you should probably rethink things. Until then, try Cafe Brazil.

 

[Peacefrog]

If Whataburger coffee isn't good enough for you then you should probably rethink things. Until then, try Cafe Brazil.

Whata burger has decent inexpensive coffee. Starbucks has expensive shippy coffee.

 

[Bob Sugar]

Hole in the wall Mexican restaurant - Asadero
Kid friendly restaurant - Press cafe
Live music venue - Woodshed
Water park - NRH20
Playground for kids - Trinity Park
Thai food restaurant -Thailicious
Southern food restaurant - Buttons
Gym - FW Club
Beer bar - Flying Saucer
Craft cocktail bar - Usual
Cheap golf course - Pecan Valley
Date night restaurant - Ellerbe
Fun place for kids - FW Zoo
Movie theater - Movie Tavern on 7th
Grocery store - Central Market and Trader Joes
Dentist - Kostohryz
Wings - Hooters
Pizza - Campisis
Breakfast restaurant - Yogis
Sandwich shop - Potbelly
Dive bar - Freds on Bluebonnet

 

[Land Frog]

Dammit Boy. Do you know what the NRH in NRH20 stands for? Not Fort Worth, that's what!

This sounded like Foghorn Leghorn voice in my mind.