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09/24/2026

I love a spot that gives me Mexico City vibes and this one delivers on the drama, the details AND the flavor. ✨

Named for the posh Mexico City neighborhood, Polanco Fine Cuisine feels like an occasion from the minute you head upstairs. The dining room is spacious and elegant, and one surprise I wasn’t expecting: really great views of downtown Fort Worth from this mid-rise perch.

The night we visited, the room was full of celebrations birthdays, couples out for dinner, families and it immediately made sense. It’s the kind of place that immediately feels worthy of a celebration.

The drama starts with the drinks. The Catrina Margarita arrives in a large ceramic skull with plumes of dry-ice smoke, made with Ilegal Joven Mezcal, strawberry and hibiscus. A very fun way to start dinner.

Then the details keep coming.

We started with Fuego Esquite, roasted corn, queso fresco, parmesan, spicy chips and morita mayo, plus the refreshing Polanco Ceviche, mixed tableside and spooned onto crisp corn tostadas.

Because I can’t pass up trying a new taco, we also ordered the Tacos Costa Azul with shrimp, bacon, Oaxaca cheese crust, avocado and Costera sauce. Easily something I’d order again.

For the mains, we went big with the Arrachera Antara and Ojo de Ribeye. The ribeye came sizzling out of the kitchen, followed by another tableside moment as our server squeezed roasted garlic over the perfectly cooked meat.

And somehow we saved room for dessert. The house-made flan with burnt dulce de leche, pistachio and cream cheese was the sweetest ending to a really memorable meal.

One of those downtown Fort Worth spots I don’t hear people talking about nearly enough and exactly the kind of place for nights when the occasion feels special and the details, plus a little drama, matter.

📍 Polanco 570 Throckmorton St. | Downtown Fort Worth *Business casual

09/07/2026

Coffee + focaccia? You have my attention. 👀☕️

Nativo Cafe y Bodega has quickly become one of those Fort Worth spots I keep going back to.

I fully intended to work my way through the specialty coffee menu, but I’m stuck on two: Nuez de Tejas, with pecan and maple, and Abuelita’s Matcha, a guava matcha inspired by the owner’s abuelita’s guava tree. Both are excellent and beautifully crafted.

And come hungry. The focaccia sandos are hefty, with pillowy bread, crisp edges and seriously good fillings. I tried El Nativo with smoked ham, garlic aioli, chiltepin honey, mustard, habanero-pickled onions and sharp cheddar.

The warm, plant-filled space is worth lingering in, too. And before you leave, check out Nativo Gardens next door for native Texas plants. 🌿

This one is absolutely worth making a destination.

📍 Nativo Cafe y Bodega + Nativo Gardens
1701 White Settlement Rd | Fort Worth

Save this for your next Fort Worth coffee run.☕️💃🏻

09/04/2026

What happens when you combine Texas plants, a coffee shop and a real sense of place? 🌿☕️

What started as founder Karla Orta-Labrosse selling plants from her backyard grew into a space at her family’s Northside restaurant, El Bayo. Now it’s grown again into Nativo Café y Bodega + Nativo Gardens | Texas Native Plant Shop , with a home of its own on White Settlement Road.

Maybe it’s the plants thoughtfully placed throughout the space or the warm tones, but Nativo has the ease of a cozy visit with a friend. It’s usually bustling, yet there are always pockets of quiet and conversation. It already feels like a place people have made their own.

And there’s something especially fitting about its location, remarkably close to where Fort Worth itself began near the junction of the Clear and West forks of the Trinity River. Whether by design or happenstance, a business so rooted in plants, family and place feels right here.

And I haven’t even gotten to the coffee. ☕️

I intended to work my way through the specialty coffee menu, but I keep locking into two: Nuez de Tejas, with pecan and maple, and Abuelita’s Matcha, a guava matcha inspired by the owner’s abuelita’s guava tree. Both are excellent and beautifully crafted.

The focaccia sandwiches are hefty and tell their own story. El Bayito Sando, with beef birria, nods to the family’s El Bayo restaurant. I ordered the El Nativo Sando with smoked ham, garlic aioli, chiltepin honey, mustard, habanero-pickled onions and sharp cheddar. The focaccia is pillowy inside, lightly crisp outside and absolutely the star. And yes, it’s shareable. Or save-half-for-later-able.

And between the coffee, food and atmosphere, Nativo is absolutely destination-worthy.

Some of my favorite Fort Worth places are built on a story. Nativo has one worth telling, and I’m looking forward to watching what grows from here. 🌱

📍 Nativo Cafe y Bodega + Nativo Gardens
1701 White Settlement Rd | Fort Worth

08/21/2026

If you want dinner to feel like an occasion, this is the kind of place you book. ✨
Decadent, a little over-the-top, moody and glamorous with incredible food and the kind of details that make the whole night feel special.

And then a silver cowboy hat filled with caviar arrives at your table. 🤠🥂

We’ve celebrated our anniversary here three years in a row, and there’s a reason we keep coming back.

📍 Bricks & Horses inside Bowie House bricksandhorses Bowie House, Auberge Collection
3700 Camp Bowie Blvd, Fort Worth, TX 7610

➡️Save this for your next anniversary, birthday, girls’ night or Fort Worth bachelorette.

04/14/2022

🤫Foodie Confession time. I’ve never been to Hatsuyaki Hand Roll until recently. I FINALLY bumped it to the top of the list. And oh my, I’m so glad I did.

✨As soon as you walk into , it’s a vibe. Firstly, there’s no table seating. The sushi chefs take center stage and there’s a U-shaped bar seating surrounding the action. Minimal wood accents define the spaces. Once seated you’re given your sushi menu and pencil where you make your menu choices.

🍣If you haven’t figured out already they specialize in Hand Rolls. The sushi chef presents them to you as soon as they are made, which really makes for a nice flow. There’s lots of options but we went the Combo Menu that included bay scallops, crab, lobster and salmon and yellow tail. Watching your sushi chef in action is a unique part of the experience. Once again the sushi takes center stage, the hand rolls are simply prepared with sushi and rice enveloped in a just crispy enough seaweed wrapper (nori). No cream cheese or avocado bells and whistles here, they aren’t needed. Each bite was decadent and delicious and we didn’t want the meal to end. Each roll had its own story and flavors and it was hard to decide on our favorite. Jiro can dream is sushi, I’ll dream of Hatsuyski✨.

💫Here’s what you need to know if you are a first-timer. They do not take reservations and there can be a wait during their busy times. Please don’t let this stop you, it’s worth the wait! We wandered around and had a pre-dinner drink. 📍907 Foch Street

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12/23/2021

🎄It’s the Holiday Season and we could all use a cup of holiday cheer! Here’s 6 Festive spots that will make your spirits bright!

🤠 The is the perfect spot to experience a Cowtown Christmas!
☑️ Huge Tree
☑️ Festive Lobby
☑️ Bonus Points for a Fireplace
Stroll the grounds and try one of their holiday cocktails, on my last visit I enjoyed a classic Old-Fashioned. Take in the tree or cozy up next to the fireplace.

🍹 On a recent trip to I unexpectedly felt like I was having a very Mele Kalikimaka Christmas. A tropical drink in hand, a very piratey Christmas tree, cozy seating and the low-key cool yet moody tropical atmosphere filled a gap I didn’t even know was missing. Cheers to their High Priestess of Funk drink that hit the spot!

🎅 There’s a “Miracle” happening at . Everything that isn’t nailed down is festooned in Christmas regalia and it’s a fun and popular spot. Their snowball Old Fashioned is just one of the many Christmas-themed drinks on their pop-up menu.

🌷 You’ll find a FREE show tonight with local favorite . Their seasonal cocktails include the Persimmon Sour with Woodford Rye, House Persimmon Simple, Lemon Juice and Bitters. With the weather warming up over the holidays, their patio is the best spot to enjoy cocktails and conversations.

🥃 Cool cocktails and a Fort Worth-chic lounge make this a worthy spot to unwind from the busy-nesss of the holidays. Visit on a day when serve their stellar smash burgers. I was excited to see my buddy Jonathan Arguello working the grill at his burger pop-up recently. It paired nicely with an Old-Fashioned!

☕ I’ve been frequenting for their Cafe de Olla and Mexican cookies and pastries. They are serving up a Coquito Latte just in time for the Holidays. It’s a bright space and their Christmas tree filled with festive Mexican ornaments never fails to make me smile. Kudos to the brilliant mind that adorned the tree with mini Mercado bags.
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