White Elephant Saloon

The White Elephant Saloon lay dormant in Fort Worth’s Hells Half Acre. It had been there since the 1890s. Needing a change of scenery, the venue moved into the Historic Stockyards in the 1970s and has been a hot attraction for locals and tourists alike ever since. There’s some lore behind the venue. The original […]

White Rock Brewing Co.

White Rock Ale House has expanded to West Dallas with White Rock Brewing Co. This large working brewery has a large kitchen along with its award winning beers on tap. Happy hour runs Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and includes $10 pizzas most days; Mondays are half off wine and salads.

Whole Foods Market Arlington

Founded in 1980 in Austin, this peddler of all-natural and organic produce and products features a wide range of Texas-grown foods, but if imported French butter is your thing, Whole Foods has that too. Each department’s staff is knowledgeable, chipper and willing to hold your hand when indecision strikes. For example, the cheesemongers will take […]

Woody’s Tavern

Located in the same strip center as The Horseman Club, Woody’s spacious interior sports a wall of big screen TVs, shuffleboard, darts, and an easy on the eyes clientele. Live country and rock bands play on the weekends and occasional weekdays, but the real draw is the eye candy, large bar and plentiful seating.

Written By the Seasons

Written By the Seasons is a beautiful restaurant in the center of the Bishop Arts District serving a seasonally adjusted menu focused on farm fresh fare, with an emphasis on vegetables. When the weather is nice, the dining room doors open to a large patio dotted with tables. The full bar has a carefully selected […]

Zavala’s Barbecue

Texas barbecue gets influenced by Mexican heritage at Zavala’s, and the results are deeply satisfying. Every Friday is taco night, but every barbecue tray can be converted into a taco plate if you ask for tortillas. This might be a hot take, but tortillas are a better barbecue accompaniment than white bread. A slice of […]