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Happy Dorchester Day!
"In the leafy month of June"
by Samuel Taylor Coleridge
The leaves on all our trees and bushes are now out. The rose bushes are full of lush green leaves, with fat buds, ready to burst open when we have a period of warm weather. Back in early June of 1925, the temp reached 100 degrees. Without the good fans and air conditioners of today, I would have been on a boat to Canada that summer until cooler weather prevailed. Check out the pansies outside the Bayside Officer Center on Mount Vernon Street. They are the biggest and most beautiful yellow and purple pansies I have ever seen.
One of the nicest events of the year is the Mayor's Coffee Hour, held in various parts of the city at this time of year. Most of the time, Hubby and I attend the Coffee Hour at the Martin Tot Lot at 95 Myrtlebank Ave. This year, the Tot Lot Coffee Hour is on a morning that I am working (Mon., June 16, from 9:30 to 1030 a.m.), so Hubby and I decided that we would attend the Coffee Hour at Mother's Rest on Washington Street last Friday. There was a large group of people already at Mother's Rest when we arrived. I grabbed a cup of coffee and found a seat. Hubby began walking around the park. It was beautifully maintained. The view from the park, toward the ocean, is magnificent. (Hubby took some photos.) The mayor had not only provided coffee and donuts but also diced fruit, which most people were enjoying. I spoke with the young woman sitting next to me. Her son, who was eating fruit, was named Kallel. He was so well-behaved. We kept glancing skyward because rain clouds were coming over the area.
While I was sitting, I saw a man wearing a Doyle's Pub shirt. When he was alone, I said, "I love your shirt." The man, Charlie Rideout, came over to chat with us. I said that I knew one of his relatives, E.B. Rideout, a weatherman many years ago on Boston radio. He laughed. He knew of E.B. also. I also told him that Hubby grew up very near Doyle's in J.P. I told Charlie that we didn't get over there during the holidays this year to get one of Doyle's terrific calendars. They were all gone when we had time to go. Charlie has a Doyle's calendar in his office and loves to look at it to see what happened on each day. He told me that Gerry Burke Sr. was still working at Doyle's. I asked him to say, "Hi" to Gerry for us. Gerry grew up in J.P., just about the same time as Hubby and I did. We knew many of the same people. We always enjoyed speaking with Gerry when we went to lunch at Doyle's. Charlie, who is a Parks Department superintendent, told us he was in charge of Mother's Rest. He asked if we knew Chris Cook, the new interim parks commissioner, while noting how much the parks personnel like Cook. "I'll introduce you to him." I never thought that the Parks Commissioner would want to meet us. "The commissioner is over there; come on with me." I mentioned that I had really hoped to have my photo taken with Mayor Marty, our friend for so many years. (I am so proud of him.) Hubby's relatives and Marty's relatives are even from the same little town (Rosmuc) in Ireland.
Still, over we went to see Commissioner Cook with Charlie. I was surprised that he knew about and read our paper. He took my e-mail address and said that I could contact him if I ever needed him. Then Charlie took us over to Mayor Marty and, within a minute, I was standing next to His Honor so that Hubby could take our photo. Marty came out terrific; I could stand some work done on my face. It was a thrill to have that photo taken. It was then that I noticed that Charlie Rideout was wearing a baseball cap with the numbers "953" on it. I asked him what the numbers meant. "That was the badge number of slain State Trooper Mark Charbonnier," he said. I told Charlie that my cousins Carolyn and Rock lived next to Mark's brother. It was Rock, a master cabinet maker, who was chosen to make a cabinet to house the awards that were bestowed on Trooper Mark after his death. I believe the cabinet is located in the Norwell State Police barracks. We thanked Superintendent Charlie for being so nice to us and we complimented him on taking such good care of Mother's Rest. We were able to get a plant from the city. I think it is a yellow aster – or a very big marigold.
Just as we started to walk toward our car, Ryan Woods, director of external affairs for the Parks Department, called me over to his table. "Barbara," he said, "would you like the names of the performers and the dates for the Wednesday evening concerts on City Hall Plaza this summer?" "Of course I would," I said. "I would be delighted." I've known Ryan for a few years. His lovely wife Lauren served as the city's liaison to the Dorchester community for several years. Ryan wrote down the names and dates for me. "You're the first to have them," said he. They are listed in the "Notes" section of this paper.
Last week I wrote about the Parade of Seniors luncheon that was held at Florian Hall as part of the Dorchester Day activities. Carol Chaisson, who, with her husband Joe, was in charge of the luncheon for years, sent me a list of the volunteers who made this year's event so successful: Connie Sullivan, Alison Hanrahan, Joe Costa, Eileen Boyle (we worked well together), Peter Sasso, Jill Baker, pal Loretta Philbrick, Ed Geary Jr., Gloria Vieira. Lauren Smith-Woods, Marty and Christine Hogan, and Hubby and I. Paul Nutting and Millie Rooney did a great job learning the ropes of the job of taking over the responsibilities of the luncheon. Our thanks are also sent to the wait staff of Florian Hall. I still smile when I think of the luncheon. It was great.
For those of you who attended State Teachers' College at Boston or Boston State College: I was sorry to read, in the Boston Herald, that our English teacher, Richard "Dick" Tyrell, had passed away on May 10. Mr. T was a brand new teacher when he had our class in the mid- 50's. Over the years, we kept in touch with him and his lovely wife Genevieve. We thought so much of him that we invited Mr. T and his wife to our 50th college reunion at Pier Four. They came and enjoyed themselves as much as we did having them. I'm sure that I send the sympathy of all the members of our Class of 1956 to his wife and children. … I was also sorry to hear of the death of Bertha "Peggy" (Matulaitis) Senuta of South Boston on May 16. Sister Elizabeth had called me to tell us about Peggy's death. Peggy is the mother-in-law of our friend from church, Maureen Senuta. I knew that Maureen loved her mother-in-law a great deal. Even Maureen's mother, Maura Naughton, who lives in Ireland, had a special bond with Peggy. From the photos around Casper's Funeral Home, I could see that Peggy was a fun person. (She loved to polka.) My sympathy is sent to Peggy's children: Bob and his wife Maureen, William, Kimberly, Susan Dorval and her husband Richard, Thomas and his wife Beatrice, and Alan. I can tell she will be sorely missed.
Speaking of Sister Elizabeth, please remember the there is an Irish fundraiser for her school, the Notre Dame Montessori School, at Florian Hall, on Sat. June 7, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. If you just sit in the school hall and hear and see these 25 little children, you can tell how much they are learning from the Montessori School's training. Please come to the fundraiser. Sister Elizabeth would especially like to thank Catherine O'Neill for mentioning the fundraiser on her TV program on Boston Cable's Ch. 9 the other evening. I believe that Sister Elizabeth is going to be honored that evening. It should be a wonderful time. Remember that John Connors and the Irish Express will play for us and the Peggy Woods' School of Irish Dance will have some of its dancers performing that evening. In the Silent Auction portion of the fundraiser, if you are the highest bidder in the Dennis Lehane segment, your name will be used as a character in one of Dennis's future books.
A random thought: I love hearing the voice of Chancellor Keith Motley doing commercials for UMass Boston on WBZ Radio. Bravo, Chancellor!
I do remember the Bellflower Street fire that happened on May 22, 1964. I had put son Paul, almost three years old, and daughter Sue, almost two, into their double stroller and walked down to one of my favorite stores, Bradlee's, on Morrissey Boulevard. As I began to push the stroller home, I could see the smoke from the fire. I listened to WBZ Radio when we arrived home. Then I turned on the TV and saw the frightening scene where so many buildings were involved. We watched the story all afternoon. Thank goodness no one was killed that day.
Dorchester is celebrating its 384th birthday this weekend. Enjoy the festivities!
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Best BC cookbooks
I will be traveling to Vancouver next week. I love to collect cookbooks on my travels - classic or avant garde - just something to refer to for inspirAtion for years to come. Any suggestions?
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I second that. Vij's cookbooks have some truly memorable recipes that you'll want to make more than once. I've also enjoyed all of the cookbooks from Bishop's, particularly Simply Bishop's and Cooking at My House. Rob Feenie's Lumiere cookbook appears to be influenced by French Laundry, but nevertheless does contain some excellent recipes (the panna cotta is always a hit).
Not specifically from BC, but still Canadian is Regan Daley's In the Sweet Kitchen which is chock a block with great desserts, particularly the delicious almond-apricot pound cake which serves 25.
You'll find these at Barbara Jo's (great recommendation, LotusRapper), were you can also pick up BJ's lovely Tin Fish Gourmet. While you're in the neighborhood, take a look next door at Les Amis du Fromage and Patisserie Lebeau, and if you're up for it stroll east two blocks for a coffee at Bica.
Enjoy your trip!
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+1 for In the Sweet Kitchen.
This book on my shelf by Chef Alain Raye (owner/founder of La Regalade in West Vancouver) gets more reads and uses from me than many of my other cookbooks:
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+1 for Chef Alain Raye, La Regalade is one of my favourite restaurant in Vancouver.
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No love for the Re-Bar cookbook? The food may not be gourmet, but there are some great recipes in there (lime-pumpkin seed cookies, for example).
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Total love for the Re-bar!
Also Hollyhock and Moosewood!
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Wonder if anyone still has James Barber (RIP)'s original Urban Peasant cookbook ?? :-D
I was at a used bookstore in Hood River, Oregon a month ago and came across a treasure trove of old cookbooks by Julia Child, Graham Kerr (Galloping Gourmet) and Jeff Smith (The Frugal Gourmet) ...... the staple of Saturday afternoon cooking shows on KCTS/9 in the '70s and '80s !
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I have James Barber's Ginger Tea Makes Friends, the paperback version that came out in 1977 (hard cover came out in 1971). My brother gave it to me for Christmas back in the day as I started to make my way in the world. My first cookbook.
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I have a hardcover copy of "Ginger Tea Makes Friends" that I picked up at the West Broadway Salvation Army store a couple of years ago! I like the recipe for Eight Hour Chicken!
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Still have them still love them! Urban Peasant was my first love for cooking shows!
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I thoroughly agree with you yaneidi regarding Karen Barnaby's "Pacific Passions Cookbook" and also her "Screemingly Good Food" that I use regularly. Her recipe for "Chicken Steamed with Ginger and Sherry" is super! I have made this healthy and tasty chicken recipe at least two
a dozen times....there is nothing more satisfying than "steamed chicken and rice".
Kate Aitken's Canadian Cook Book..circa 1945 (HC)...or The New Kate Aitken Cook Book circa 1953 (PB).
If you can find these at a used book store, I think they are the iconic Candadian Cook Books. I rarely use any other in my kitchen...from apples to bacon, biscuits, berries, jams, jelly, canning,lobster, lake trout, oyster stew, partridge, venison..it's all there!
I love these books.
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Too late for the OP but another nice one is John Bishop's Fresh, which has some lovely anecdotes, great pix and of course tasty recipes. It explains what his 14-year plus relationship with a couple of organic farmers did to his outlook on cooking and his restaurant. Very locavore.
Vij's Elegant and Inspired is another Vancouver cookbook I enjoy. I have had a few problems with proportions (eg) way too much sauce in the odd recipe but it is also a fun read.
And for everyday, it's hard to beat Six O'Clock Solutions and More Six O'Clock Solutions, which are compilations of recipes from the Vancouver Sun test kitchen. Check out page 47 of the latter for the best spaghetti sauce evah! I consider myself in poor shape if I don't have a bunch of this sauce frozen ready for those days I don't feel like cooking but still want to eat well.
A heads up to those who don't have a copy, but Book Warehouse on Broadway at Ash has a bunch of copies of Vancouver Cooks 2 for $12. It's a couple of years old now, so a few chefs and restaurants have moved on, but there are some great recipes in there.
I would definitely second the recommendation for Vij's: Elegant and Inspired Indian .
There's also a great book about the local islands called "An Edible Journey:
Exploring the Islands' Fine Foods, Farms and Vineyards" by Elizabeth Levinson. It's part travelogue part cookbook, because she goes around to food producers all over Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands and writes about them, interviews them and features their recipes. It's a great intro into the food culture of the area and a way to learn about local products and how to use them.
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And along the same lines, a friend of mine has this book:
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Nice one, atraveller! I got that book for the MIL a few years ago, very well done.
i realize this thread started a few months ago but it is interesting to read what everyone has to say ... i like several old genuine BC cookbooks
1. Cooking with Mona (Woodwards - need i say more?)
2. Nuts About Chocolate (Susan Mendelson - remember?)
3. Diane Clement at the Tomato: Recipes and Tales from the Tomato Fresh Food Cafe (when it was on Cambie St - i like the recipe for black bean and corn and rice salad with cilantro)
4. Gov't of Canada - Summerland Research Station recipe books circa 1960 - cherry olives, for one.


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The home invasion evoked painful memories of the fatal October 2009 home invasion in the same town, in which 42-year-old Kimberly Cates was hacked to death by two machete- and knife-wielding men, and her 11-year-old daughter was maimed.
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A loose organization of mages, the Traditions are a collection of mages who embrace the mystical and magical side of the world and seek to open up the masses to a more fluid and dynamic view of the world. Each Tradition is represented within the organization through a seat that represents a Sphere of magic that their Tradition specializes in.
Akashic Brotherhood
Enlightened monks from the Far East, who believe in training the body to serve as a better vessel for the mind and spirit. They are masters of Supernatural Martial Arts, particularly their special technique of Do.
Celestial Chorus
Miracle workers and priests who transcend any single religious faith - as a group, anyway. They believe that all faiths are merely fragments of "The One", and that all humans can achieve transcendence through prayer and faith.
Cult of Ecstasy
Seers who seek to alter their perceptions and see beyond the limitations of their mundane experiences, usually through the use of sex, drugs, and rock and roll.
Tribal shamans who walk the boundaries between dream and reality, and commune with the world of the spirits. They are a collection of eclectic animist traditions, from Native American to African, lumped together upon the formation of the Traditions.
Necromancers and fate-changers devoted to guiding the great wheel of death and rebirth. Their beliefs rose out of Indian beliefs in the cycle of karma and reincarnation, and also include Greek and Celtic death-cults. To the Euthanatos, death is merely a part of life, a part which is sometimes necessary for the greater good.
Order of Hermes
Perhaps the oldest Tradition of them all, or at least the first one to properly define themselves as such, the Order of Hermes was one of the most vital forces behind the creation of the Council in the past. Of the Traditions, they are the closest to the classic fantasy "wizard", their style being based on the practice of Hermetic Magic. Amongst the Traditions they stand out for having the most organized structure of all of them, and their membership is grouped across several houses, each practicing a different type of magic that falls within the paradigm of the Tradition as a whole.
Sons of Ether / Society of Ether
Mad scientists who embrace the weirder and more fantastic side of Science. The original Etherites were members of the Technocracy who defected to the Traditions, feeling constrained by the limits of the Technocracy's regimented form of science. To an Etherite, discovery and imagination are the main scientific goals, and anything is possible.They go from the Sons of Ether to the Society of Ether in the 20th anniversary edition.
Pagan and druidic-inspired witches who use healing and transformation powers.
Virtual Adepts
A relatively young Tradition, the Virtual Adepts are the newest addition to the Council, and therefore the least trusted. Originally one of the Conventions of the Technocracy, the Virtual Adepts were initially known as the Difference Engineers, but as the years went by they became increasingly more discontent with the Technocracy's actions, and eventually defected to the Traditions after the death of renowned Adept Alan Turing by the hands of Technocracy agents. Now a Tradition, the Virtual Adepts are masters of information, the Digital Web and computer wizardry.
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Tracing their origins back to the medieval ages, the Technocracy, then known as the Order of Reason, dedicated themselves to protect humanity from the various supernaturals that stalked mortals in the world, and embraced logic and science as a means to achieve their goals, crushing any and all traces of the supernatural and other mages, specificially the Order of Hermes. In modern nights, they control the masses with near absolute power, and work hard to preserve the status quo of humanity that has been achieved since their founding, for better or for worse, and are willing to eliminate anyone they see as a threat to their ideal world.
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A group of Middle Eastern mystics who believe in the unity of all things with the Divine, seeking to dissolve the barriers between the self and the One through understanding and enlightenment.
Hollow Ones
The Hollow Ones stand somewhere on the border between Orphan, Craft and Tradition, devoting themselves to the cause of Romanticism as they see it - individualism, self-expression, and the championing of romance - with a decidedly eclectic approach to magic.
Orphans are a catch-all term for an independent mage who does not follow a formal Tradition, and has instead created his own unique paradigm. They have no particular strengths in any sphere of magick, but make up for it in flexibility. Efforts to unify them as a single group are repeated but short-lived.
A craft of mages hailing from the Middle East, which uses the ancient Arabian legends of genies, magic carpets, magic lamps and myriad other fantastic things pulled straight out of the Arabian Nights as the basis for their magic. They see Paradox as a badge of honor for imposing their will on the universe and practice magic as blatantly as possible to change the Consensus. And they live lives of opulence and luxury, lavishing feasts and gifts on honored guests while regaling them with tales of bottling djinn or retrieving their assorted Wonders. At least until Paradox blows them up.
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McQueary testified in a grand jury investigation that eventually led to child sex-abuse charges being filed against former defensive coordinator Jerry Sandusky. The ensuing scandal brought down longtime coach Joe Paterno, who was fired by university trustees amid growing criticism that he should have done more to stop the alleged abuse.
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Blizzard is looking into the possibility of adding microtransactions to World of Warcraft, according to senior community representative Jonathan Brown.
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Philippine foreign outposts are reaching out to Filipinos overseas to make sure they have their say on election day.
Philippine foreign outposts are reaching out to Filipinos overseas to make sure they have their say on election day.
More Filipino overseas voters may soon be able to choose their candidates through automated machines as the Commission on Elections (Comelec) seeks to increase the number of countries where automated voting in the coming midterm elections will be implemented.
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Perhaps you have passed Glen Cove Hospital in the past week and seen the new sign proclaiming the facility "Glen Cove Hospital, The Mildred and Frank Feinberg Campus" and wondered about the change.
At a recent dedication ceremony, Mr. and Mrs. Feinberg of Locust Valley were honored by the hospital for their generous donation of $16 million, which will be used to renovate and expand the hospital's critical care units.
The Feinbergs were honored at a special ceremony and reception that included Michael J. Dowling, president and chief executive officer of the North Shore-Long Island Jewish (LIJ) Health System, North Shore-LIJ Trustee Saul Katz of Glen Cove, Glen Cove Mayor Ralph Suozzi and Nassau County Executive Thomas R. Suozzi, who presented the couple with a proclamation from the county.
In his statement, Mr. Suozzi remarked that Mr. Feinberg refers to his being born with a "lucky star." The county executive told Mr. Feinberg, "You can't just credit luck. As my grandfather used to say, 'The harder I work, the luckier I get.'"
Also present and speaking was Gary Head, a Glen Cove resident and former stroke patient at Glen Cove Hospital, who praised the care he received and thanked the nursing staff and others who attended him. "I came in here unable to walk, talk or swallow," he said, "and thanks to the entire staff here, I left walking. In fact, I recently was pitching to my son in the backyard and he hit a pitch and broke his first window. After I had my stroke, I never thought I could be a part of that."
As he walked to the podium to speak, Mr. Feinberg, a wine importer and distributor by trade, received a standing ovation from a packed room of family, friends and hospital personnel. He likened this undertaking to the wine business, saying, "In the wine trade, the culmination of your work is when you taste the wine that has been nurtured for a long time." He said that while one would think it is easy to find a cause worthy of a donation, he learned that finding the right cause was one of the hardest jobs he had encountered. Mr. Feinberg credits his relationship with the hospital in part to Kevin Dwyer of the North Shore LIJ Foundation. "I tell my salesmen that if they want to make the sale, they should make 10 calls to the prospect. I received 30 calls from Kevin, which I found remarkable."
Mr. Feinberg continued, "It is our great joy to know that generations of families will be taken care of in the new, world-class critical care units at Glen Cove Hospital. We are humbled to follow in the footsteps of so many individuals who have preceded us with their generosity and leadership." He specifically cited Mr. and Mrs. Peter O. Crisp and Elsie Wunsch for the generous donations they have contributed to the hospital over the years. The Crisp's benefaction allowed the emergency room services to be improved to state-of-the-art and Ms. Wunsch's magnanimity led to the Wunsch Center for Rehabilitative Therapies, which combines the most advanced physical therapy services in a spa-like setting. Ms. Wunsch was at the dedication, but the Crisps were not able to attend.
The three critical care units to be renovated include intensive care, coronary care and telemetry. These areas serve as the medical infrastructure of the hospital and are vitally important to patients who have had complex surgeries, or for those who are medically unstable and need stabilizing and monitoring, often in life-threatening situations.
Originally built in the 1970s and 1980s, the critical care units are housed on the hospital's second and third floors. Under the new design, the units will be updated with the latest technologies. Additionally, the new units will offer patients and family members more comfort and privacy. Construction is scheduled to begin later this year and will increase the unit's space to 16,475 square feet, a 40 percent expansion.
"North Shore-LIJ doctors and nurses always strive to deliver the highest quality of care possible, but to maintain our high standards, it's vital that we invest in new technologies and infrastructure," said Mr. Dowling. "We are indebted to Mr. and Mrs. Feinberg for their generosity, which will allow Glen Cove Hospital to build a modern, high-tech facility for patients in need of critical care services."
Dennis Connors said, "The hospital has had plans on the drawing board for years to build new critical care units. The Feinbergs' generosity has made this dream a reality and the community will benefit for years to come."
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Success isn't based on "avoiding" failure, but on "facing" it correctly. William A. Ward said, "Failure should be our teacher, not our undertaker. Failure is delay, not defeat. It is a temporary detour, not a dead-end street."Answered by LIPSIKA, 11 Sep '12 06:58 pm
Failures are the Pillars of success. if the failures were final, we would not communicated the way we do. All the scientific inventions including the one which i am using just now, have resulted out of may failures, sometimes lasting for generations. FAILURES IS DEFINITELY NOT A FULL STOP BUT A BEGINING OF A RESTAT WITH AN USEFUL EXPERIENCE WHICH TELLS WHAT NOT TO DO.Answered by Ganadhisha, 12 Sep '12 04:53 am
True, failure is one more ocassion to try, its a stepping stone to success, and not finalAnswered by rajnikant raiyarela, 11 Sep '12 09:07 pm
After failure only bold people try for successAnswered by BINDAS BOL, 11 Sep '12 08:22 pm
Yes as Gabbar singh said .Jo dar gaya wo mar gayaAnswered by babu rao, 11 Sep '12 07:19 pm
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Must-Eats in Ft. Worth
I'll be in Ft. Worth a few nights this week, and am in search of whatever bites of food I simply must have during my visit. I eat anything and everything and my main goal is to avoid leaving without sampling the best of the best must-eats - whether from a dive or an upscale joint. After some research on this board, I am considering those below, but welcome any and all suggestions. Thanks!
Love Shack
Lonesome Dove
Goat Rodeo
I haven't been to most of the places on your list... but for the few I have visited:
I enjoyed Woodshed the one time I visited. The food was good, and reasonably creative in a smoke-oriented sort of way. Nice environment too, especially if the weather is nice enough to sit outside.
As far as fine dining goes, I've been to Ellerbe a couple of times, Grace once, and Lanny's (not on your list, but probably should be) once. I'd repeat Ellerbe and Lanny's... Ellerbe has more of a local/seasonal vibe, and Lanny's has a cool approach of combining Mexican ingredients with more European technique and presentation. Grace was nice, but not as good as the other two.
Also not on your list, but possibly should be is Nonna Tata. I have heard raves about this place - and while I was not as impressed as many others seem to be, the food was quite good, and it's a nice little place. If I lived in the neighborhood, I'd visit regularly - they're not open on Sat/Sun, which is when I usually find my self in FTW. I'm not sure if this is still the case or not, but they used to deliver food to the nearby bar, The Usual.
Actually, if you like cocktails, you should definitely visit The Usual. Fantastic bar with excellent drinks. And, if you're a coffee drinker, AVOCA is a great place - they roast their own beans and make good espresso-based drinks (I haven't tried anything brewed).
If you want a Mexican suggestion, I'd try Hacienda San Miguel. I have not been... but the same owners used to have a restaurant in Dallas (Cafe San Miguel - now closed) that I quite liked.
That's all I've got - I've only been to FTW a handful of times, so perhaps someone more experienced will offer additional suggestions.
Don't forget Nonna Tata for authentic, home made Tuscan style Italian food in a very casual setting including a comfortable outside patio.
I especially enjoy their made from scratch pasta.
And a big plus, they're BYOB!
What area are you coming from? Will you have a car?
Some of the places on your list I would avoid. They are good for Fort Worth but not the best in the Metroplex.
I would knock off Zeke's - Fish and Chips place. It is good and better than Long Johns but I wouldn't seek it out.
Kincaid's is much like Fuzzy's Tacos. People love it in Fort Worth but there are better burgers out there.
Love Shack is better than Kincaid's.
Woodshed was not very favorable on my one and only visit. I would think long and hard about BBQ in FW as it has gotten much more competitive in Dallas these days. If you are in the mood for BBQ the Off The Bone in Forest Hill is your best bet in Tarrant Co.
re: LewisvilleHounder
Thanks for your response. Coming from the DC area. No car.
Would love to know your top picks. Thanks and cheers.
re: John Galt
Although most locals might poo-poo it, being that you're coming from DC, you might really enjoy the old fashioned Tex-Mex cooking at the long established, (July 4, 1935) Joe T. Garcia's. Especially if it's a nice evening and you can enjoy their very pretty, expansive outdoor patio.
Not "gourmet" mind you, but simple, good old fashioned Texas "Tex-Mex" food with a cold Margherita as the drink of choice. Believe me, you won't get this food in DC!
Check out reviews and pictures on Yelp....
Not on your list and should be ... Brewed. Chicken is very good, burger's good, I usually get the candy bar latte. I know the menu pretty well, so let me know if you want to know more.
Nonna Tata, get the chocolate dessert that comes in a cup, and make sure the chef is present when you visit.
Zeke's--I've been many times, but apparently they've had some health violations. Definitely better than Long John Silver's ... avoid the avocado salad, you don't want that, I always got the fried shrimp, which is very good. You're probably already aware that virtually everything they serve is fried.
Love Shack & Lonesome Dove, quite good
Kincaid's--fun because of the historic location, but this is a very old school burger, in terms of just food Love Shack is better
Goat Rodeo, Aguilera's, Ernesto's--don't know these places
Grace--haven't been yet
For Tex-Mex, recommend Mexican Inn on 8th (do not recommend Joe T's for anything but ambience--the margaritas have a good rep). Love the house-made tortillas & chips & salsa. I usually order the queso loco, nachos, taco salad (half meat half beans off menu, no extra charge), or arroz con pollo. Other items at your own risk ;)
Ellerbe's--do not order the Reuben (it will not be what you expected), and do not indicate in even the mildest way that anything was not to your taste
You might try Drew's Place for soul food. The fried chicken is pretty good ... it's a little mom & pop meat & 3 I like to go to sometimes. They close at dusk, I believe 7 pm this time of year, also open for lunch. Keep your street smarts about you if you go, you'll be visiting a slightly interesting neighborhood, but I go there for lunch or dinner.
Oh, there is also a Dude, Sweet Chocolate outpost in FW now, you should check that out. It's in the 7th street restaurant area. You could combine with a visit to any restaurant on Magnolia. You could also visit Fred's in the 7th area, next block over from DSC, for a great burger (blue cheese is great) & possibly an extremely large dose of local culture. Lanny's is also nearby but not walking distance.
re: foiegras
I agree with Brewed as being a place you should probably hit up. Very cozy atmosphere and at least for me a well thought out beer selection. My wife seemed to enjoy the coffee drinks too.
Live Oak is also very nice and right behind Brewed if you want to have live music with a nice selection of about 70 taps (most local). I have not eaten at Live Oak but the burgers looked pretty solid.
The Cafe at the Modern is really nice and one of the best in Fort Worth. Menu is seasonal so always changing it up. The view is spectacular and the museum isn't half bad either, about on par with the Hirshhorn.
If you get tired of steaks, mexican/tex-mex, or burgers there is always Muang Lao in north Fort Worth that is a bit of a cab ride but I still cannot get their Nam Kow dish out of my head. The larb salad is also very nice but beware it is not dumbed down (contains tripe and other bits of offal). Their rendition of larb is also one of the spiciest dishes I have had in a long while. The Lao Jerky was also one of the best versions I have had in the metroplex. I did not get a chance yet to try their Lao sausage. Solid menu but I stuck only to the Lao dishes. I am sure they are pretty solid on their Thai dishes as well.
I have been a few times out to Chubby's Burger Shack and I think it is one of the better affordable burger places, meaning there are high end options but Chubby's keeps it under $15.
If it is tacos in Fort Worth you desire then you should probably check out The Taco Trail for options or even email Jose Ralat-Maldonado for recommendations. I believe your best bet is Revolver (high end) and Taqueria San Luis (street).
Breakfast or lunch you might want to check out Swiss Pastry Shop. I haven't been yet but just the FB posts alone make me want to go. Smoked Ribeye and Hatch Chile Queso cheesesteak sandwiches, Black Forest Cake and4 Berry Strudel. The list is endless. I would check it out
I have heard of Rodeo Goat only because it is owned by the folk who brought us Flying Saucer and Meddlesome Moth two of Dallas's best beer haunts. The food menu looks pretty good and they will have a decent beer selection. I think the selection at Live Oak or the Flying Saucer in Sundance Square will be better.
Isn't much Asian food in Fort Worth but these are probably the best right now, with the exception of Muang Lao.
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Little Lilly - get the pork belly ramen or the duck and oyster okonomiyaki
re: LewisvilleHounder
This is fantastic, LewisvilleHounder. Lots to work with here -- many sound right up my alley. Cheers.
re: foiegras
Yes more info please on what to order at Brewed.
re: John Galt
Sure ...
Fries--regular rather than sweet potato (they fall apart)
Chicken--this is sourced from an Amish farm and is quite good. Fairmount Bird or chicken & waffles.
The eggs are good, bacon is excellent, housemade sausage I'm not into. Pork belly preparations have not impressed.
Burger's good as I mentioned ...
House salad, cookies skippable
Coffee's good ... I haven't had it but they have a very fragrant hot tea that some dining companions raved about, have been meaning to try it (but somehow I always order coffee)
Donut dippers are good, and you can get the blueberry compote on the side with other things (there's basically no fruit on the menu). There's also a veggie mix available that you can order with whatever off-menu
Jalepeno grits, not crazy about them. They use farm eggs of course, they're good
Housemade ice cream is good, as is the salted caramel sauce
The vibe is very laid back here & everyone loves how the place is decorated. I'm not a beer drinker so no comments there ... believe I've had a decent glass of wine here. There's a patio so you can sit outside--perfect weather for it right now.
Enjoy ... let us know how you fare.
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any idea where they get their coffee? Or do they roast their own?
re: gavlist
Sorry, I don't know ... next time I'm in there I'll try to remember to ask.
Just wanted to note it appears they've added a fruit plate ... didn't use to have this.
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Life-changing is not really our thing here in Fort Worth.
I'd go for Love Shack, Lonesome Dove, and the aforementioned dessert at Nonna Tata for life-changing, or as close as we can get. If you like foie gras, the sliders at Lonesome Dove as well as the elk are quite good. I'd also not miss the tortillas, etc. at the Mexican Inn. Lanny's was not life-changing for me, but some people have had really good experiences there, or with Lanny elsewhere (he's part of the Joe T's family & used to have a tasting table inside).
Some of the options on your list are so far from life-changing that I think we're having a tough time comprehending that that is the goal ;) It looked more like you were looking for local color.
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In response and with all due respect to my fellow poster foiegras, I still think my suggestion for Joe T. Garcia's would be an experience unlike anything you'd probably get in DC.
Are there better Mexican or Tex-Mex restaurants in the DFW area? Sure. However, I really think coming from out of town, you'd love the Joe T. Garcia experience and food very much.
re: twinwillow
No, no, if you have the cajones to mention Joe T's in a life-changing food thread, I bow to you ;) And will only say that indeed, perhaps one of the OP's best chances for life-changing may very well be at Joe T's. I would suggest consuming a number of their margaritas, and then taking some action that will change your life, such as proposing to your girlfriend (or boyfriend, as the case may be) of 5 years' standing. I can only hope you have been provident enough to have such a person standing by for this life-changing exercise ;)
Failing that idea, I came back to say that Dude, Sweet Chocolate could perhaps be life-changing. Recommend the hot chocolate mix with house-made marshmallows (you make it stronger than the package instructions for best life-changing effect, I believe by about 2x), and the stingray fudge (hope they've made it nice and strong).
re: foiegras
LOL! Very good! And, a HUGE second for Dude Sweet Chocolate.
re: twinwillow
We go to Joe Ts every few months, but we go for lunch. They have more selections at that time (although I've heard you can get those items at dinner). I like the mini beef chimichangas.
Anyways, life changing? Eh - but it is a great patio and a unique experience.
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I was starting to get that sense, as no one I've asked has tried to grab me by the collar and insist you MUST eat ____ before leaving Ft. Worth. I was thinking of easing in with Love Shack and White Elephant Saloon for my first night, and then I 'll go from there. Thanks for the help.
Lived in Dallas many years, and ate lotsa FW grub. IMO, three places deserve primary consideration. La Piazza, in the museum district, is excellent upscale Italian; owner Vito Ciracci is on the premises, and a master host. His restaurant functions as a clubhouse for the FW rich and famous. Van Cliburn, Rainwater, Bass...seen 'em all there. Out/towners can sometimes feel excluded. So, if you go, tell Vito you are sent there by Dick in Kerrville, Texas, who had his cancer surgery and will be in for dinner soon. That will break the ice. Has website. You could argue, hey, I can get great lasagna in forty places in DC; why go to La Piazza? and so the other two recommendations are Ft. Worth Institutions. Ya meet some guy from Ft. Worth in the Hong Kong airport and he asks eagerly, "Didja go to Joe T's?" Joe T Garcia's has been serving good Tex-Mex for at least 70 yrs. Casual, fun, bustling place. Health dept made em stop bringing customers in through the kitchen. Angelo's is barbecue, and damn good. Mega casual. Both these latter places capture the Essence of FW. The guy at the next table in the jeans, boots and hat may look like a vagrant, but may have millions. Dallas is where the East ends; Ft. Worth is where the West begins. No flash, lotta cash. FW folks made their downtown--led by the Basses- into one of the very best in US; walk around and have a drink; check out the Museum of Western Art or the nearby Louis Kahn-designed museum.
I can't believe no one has mentioned Bonnell's Fine Texas Cuisine!!
Go there, trust me!
Buffalo tenderloins, elk tacos, Texas quail, tres leche creme brulee, and much much more.
You wont be dissapointed.
And I second Twinwillows suggestion on Nonna Tata for authentic homemade pasta/italian food.
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I considered it ... most memorable thing I've had there was the caramelized banana sundae, but I've discovered how good it is depends on exactly who did the caramelizing. It's definitely a good place to find something you've never had before. The chef specializes in wild game, and there are usually lots of specials that you won't find on the menu online. They use sous vide, etc., which is not mentioned on the menu.
re: foiegras
We would be much the poorer without twinwillow's input for DFW. He/she eats out so much I am beginning to believe he/she is one of the Dallas Morning News' food critics! Keep up the good work!
BTW come to Forney and check out Crumbzz Tasting Pavilion for awesome brunch and coffeecake made from an ancient family recipe. Also The Hole Thing for donuts that you never thought existed; Godfather Fritters and Savannah Smiles donuts to name two.
re: randyjl
WOW! Thanks for the compliment. I'm totally, flattered. Thank you!
Personally, I feel that way about LewisvilleHounder. He's the real expert blogger here.
Btw, with my mom-in-law living in Terrell, I just might take you up on your Forney recs.
re: twinwillow
I just want to go on record that I'm 100% certain you and Leslie Brenner are two separate people ;)
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I can gurantee that they are two different people. One because I have met Twin and two becuase I don't think Twin would give a two star rating to TJ's Seafood market.
@Twin - I don't think of it as flattery as more of educating the masses on what good food is an where to find it. I am by no means an expert blogger (haven't seen a dime for any of these reviews and I don't get any invites to press events).
I am now curious about this Crumbzz and The Hole Thing in Forney. I used to work at a bank that was on Beltline and 80 in Mesquite but we also had a location in Forney. Forney was not much of a town back about 10 years ago. I guess it has grown quite a bit it sounds.
re: LewisvilleHounder
Thanks, LH. Like you, I just call em as I see, er, make that, taste them.
LH, I can't think of anyone who possess such a vast repertoire of knowledge of "ethnic" restaurants as much as you do.
re: twinwillow
During my 15 month project in Dallas, tw, fg, and LH were my scarecrow, tin man, and lion. A late thank you to all. I certainly ate better with your guidance.
re: LewisvilleHounder
Thanks to randyjl for mentioning Crumbzz. We always appreciate guests who enjoy our little european bistro. We're located in historic downtown Forney. Our breakfast and lunch cuisine is quite unique with dishes you won't find anywhere else. You can find our menu at www.crumbzz.com. Love to see Chowhound foodies come on out to Forney and visit us.


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We will always get swept away in Saint Laurent, and Stella McCartney never fails to get our blood pumping, but there's something about seeing an Australian designer on the international Fashion Week circuit that gets us particularly excited. Ellery presented at Paris Fashion Week today, showing its international Autumn 2014 line (that's Spring 2014 for us in Australia) in a presentation-style format. It's the second time Kym Ellery has taken to Paris Fashion Week, following the collection's debut last October.
Entitled Patientia Vincit Tandem, the Ellery Autumn 2014 collection is opulent and steeped in rich texture. Paisley is re-interpreted into artful prints and fabrics are decadent with graphic leather, silk satin, de-bossed organza and an accent of hand-sewn ivory sequin gauze. And if you remember Lara Bingle's AACTA's dress (how could you forget?), the seriously full-volume bell-sleeves and fluted hems in this line will feel familiar. Keep scrolling to see every look from the presentation.
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Basic cell phones only place and receive telephone calls. Others add cameras. However, the real growth area lies with the intelligent cell phones that have built-in computer functionality. These are typically called "smartphones." Let's examine these.
Smartphones available today include the Apple iPhone, Android phones, Windows Mobile, Blackberry, and others. Besides serving as telephones, these smartphones allow the user to install and use various programs, such as web browsers, email programs, spreadsheet programs, word processors, genealogy programs, instant messaging programs, GPS navigation, and a wide variety of games. Most smartphones now have a variety of programs to choose from, including some that access and update Facebook and Twitter. In other words, smartphones are computers in the same manner as our desktop systems or laptop computers, only with much smaller display screens and tiny keyboards.
For a smaller group of users, especially in third-world countries, the smartphone may be the only computer the person owns.
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I use a smartphone every day and find that I use the phone's computer functions more than I use its telephone functions. I use my smartphone to read my email daily, surf the web, read new comments posted to newsletter articles, and even occasionally write and upload newsletter articles with it. I often use it to take pictures and occasionally also to upload those photos to the newsletter's web site or to Picasa or Flickr. I find that I make very few phone calls with my smartphone, but I use its computer functionality every day.
Another trend is closely related: many people are now abandoning their traditional landline telephones and are switching to cell phones as their only telephone or, sometimes, to a mix of a cell phone and a VoIP (Voice over IP) computer phone. Two in five American households responding to a survey by the National Center for Health Statistics said they had no landline telephone service and used cell phones as their only means of phone communication. I count myself amongst that crowd. I use a cell phone for most calls although occasionally use a VoIP phone that places calls over the Internet. I disconnected the local telephone company's phone line years ago.
The cost savings is impressive for those who feel they must have the mobility and the emergency service provided by a cell phone. Why have a second, landline phone from the telephone company that costs $30 a month or more when the cell phone alone will suffice?
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In a move that could signal entry of the British retail major TESCO into India, TESCO has decided to set up an Indian subsidiary to buy fresh and processed foods from the country for its global stores.
This was conveyed by the retail major to the Commerce and Industry Minister Anand Sharma during his meeting with TESCO CEO Phillip Andrew Clarke in London on Friday. Mr. Sharma expressed that this move will pave the way for the formal entry of the retailer's entry into India in the multi-brand retail stores. It is learnt that TESCO is in talks with the Tata Group to set the ball rolling in India and is likely to make its debut from Bangalore and Mumbai this year.
TESCO Plc. is a global grocery and general merchandise retailer headquartered in Cheshunt, UK. It is the third-largest retailer in the world measured in terms of revenues after Wal-Mart and Carrefour. The company has 5,380 stores' 4,92,714 employees and a turnover of US $100 billion and over 60 million customers.
Mr. Sharma was informed that UK retailer buy around 7 per cent of its international sourcing from India through its international sourcing offices in New Delhi and Bangalore and this is the first instance that it is opening a dedicated sourcing arm in India. Tesco has announced its plans to source products with a retail value of US $596 million during the 12 months ending February 2013. The move could help Tesco build back-end operations which will be handy when it decides to enter the country.
Earlier, addressing a round table of CEOs and investors in London, Mr. Sharma said India's drive to build infrastructure too will be a growth driven. The country has drawn up plans for US $1 trillion worth of investments during the next five years of which half will come in the shape of private investments. India will be spending US $290 billion in the power sector, US $172 billion in telecommunications, US $178 billion on roads and bridges, US $90 billion in railways infrastructure, US $31 billion in ports, US $14 billion in airports and US $48 billion in non-conventional energy sector.
"The annual foreign direct investment into India grew by 10 fold from US $4.3 billion in 2004-04 to US $46.6 billion in 2011-12. Though we were slow in opening the FDI, we have received FDI in excess of $277 billion, bulk of which has come in the last 5 years,'' he remarked.
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