Carla Jimenez
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Why does JPS have a McDonalds? A physicians group wants the hospital to get rid of it
The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine filed the complaint with the Tarrant County Public Health Department, saying fast food consumption is often linked to heart disease and diabetes risks. → Read More
New ‘eatertainment’ place in West 7th is like trendy restaurant meets Dave & Buster’s
The restaurant, bar and game venue is coming to the West 7th neighborhood of Fort Worth. The grand opening party is July 27, with tickets costing $20 each. All proceeds will go to PFLAG Fort Worth. → Read More
New family-friendly brewery and restaurant builds a menu and beer around picnic theme
The new restaurant in the Near Southside neighborhood brews craft beers and pairs them with a picnic-inspired food menu of sandwiches, salads, appetizers and desserts in a cafeteria environment. → Read More
Decor galore: Discounted merchandise available at new Arlington Pottery Barn Outlet
The new location is in the former Gander Mountain location off Center Street and Interstate 20. It’s the second location in Texas, after the first in San Marcos, and it’s trying to reach the north Texas market. → Read More
A new downtown eatery wants to redefine the classic deli offerings in Fort Worth
The Houston-based restaurant company is opening its first DFW location in Burnett Plaza in downtown. High Tower Cafe serves breakfast and lunch in a menu with sandwiches, salads, bowls and burgers. → Read More
Texas developer announces massive 600-acre land acquisition in Alliance area
The land is part of Hillwood’s plans to bring more industrial, manufacturing and transportation development to the area. The strategic location is near Alliance Airport and the BNSF Railway Intermodal Facility. → Read More
Fort Worth Billiards Superstore is taking its business to Vickery Boulevard
The store bought the garage that used to house Jobob’s Automotive Service and renovated it into a 10,000 square-foot space. The new store will feature a variety of games like shuffleboard and foosball. → Read More
This new karaoke lounge coming to Crockett Row eliminates the wait to sing your song
The Oregon-based entertainment company will be coming to Crockett Row on West 7th, offering private karaoke lounges and more than 71,000 songs. There are four other locations in Portland, Denver and Boise. → Read More
Is eating healthy too time consuming? Snap Kitchen wants to make it easier for you
The Austin-based company will start shipping its healthy meals to 15 states and metro areas in the South and along the East Coast. Snap Kitchen caters to different lifestyles including paleo, vegetarian & keto. → Read More
Connecticut-based company buys Del Frisco’s restaurants for $650 million
The Connecticut-based company bought all the brands under the Del Frisco’s umbrella, including Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse, Del Frisco’s Grille, Barcelona Wine Bar and bartaco for $650 million. → Read More
Buon Giorno Coffeehouse is moving closer to its downtown clientele this year
The coffeehouse is leaving its current location on Florence Street to the former First National Bank building at 500 W. Seventh. It’s the second tenant to move in, following Neighbor’s House Grocery. → Read More
The coming hotel on TCU’s campus will have a rooftop bar with golfing simulators
Lot 12, a nod to the parking lot on campus, will include two Topgolf Swing Suite simulators, for patrons to play virtual rounds of golf. Construction has begun on Berry Street. It will open September 2020. → Read More
This Fort Worth chain is building a nationwide empire one Fuzzy Taco at a time
The Fort Worth-based franchise has come a long way since the first location on Berry Street. This year, there are nearly 150 locations nationwide. Company officials want to see 200 Fuzzy’s Taco Shops by 2021. → Read More
Fort Worth gets its first movie theater focusing on art house and indie films
Located in the Foundry District in Fort Worth TX, the single-screen theater will feature movies from independent film studios. The grand opening will be July 6, featuring short films from local filmmakers. → Read More
A new bookstore is opening up in Fort Worth — but only for a year
After one experimental year, the Oklahoma City-based bookstore company will decide if it wants the store to stay at the WestBend development in Fort Worth on a long-term basis. The grand opening is Saturday. → Read More
Fort Worth is getting a new axe throwing joint, and you don’t have to bring your own beer
The Canadian-based axe throwing chain will open an 8,000 square-foot location on Lancaster Avenue. → Read More
The cost of dollar stores: Why one southeast Fort Worth community says enough
The Rolling Hills Neighborhood is fighting the development of a Family Dollar store at the corner of South Riverside and Campus drives in southeast Fort Worth, Texas. It’s part of a larger fight by the city. → Read More
Remember that 18-story apartment building for downtown? It’s not happening after all
Transwestern Development Company originally planned to have a five-story mid-rise building with a 12-story tower on top of it. But the company couldn’t find the rents to support the tower. → Read More
A long-awaited restaurant is moving into the recently-closed Bread Winners Cafe space
The Dallas-based eatery is looking to open its seventh restaurant location in Fort Worth at University Park Village, in the space formerly occupied by Bread Winners Cafe and Bakery. → Read More
The new American Airlines headquarters will have a 600-room hotel at the heart of its campus
The hotel will be called the American Airlines Hospitality Complex, and it will include a tavern, a fitness center, dining options and an in-house clinic, all to support its massive workforce. → Read More