Joe Jonas Visits Swanky New Fort Worth Spot This Week

Denton native and celebrity chef Tim Love has opened his 14th hospitality concept on Fort Worth's Trinity Trail, Stewart's Croquet & Cocktails, along White Settlement Road.

The concept's inspiration was drawn from English country clubs with a decadent Gatsby-era feel, but unlike other country clubs, everyone is invited to "Come Have A Rich Day" at Stewart's by chef Love. It's officially open as of May 12, and Joe Jonas paid a visit last night at the restaurant's opening party.

Tim Love is best known for his urban western cuisine, which is featured at many of his other restaurants in Fort Worth: White Elephant Saloon, the Love Shack, the Woodshed Smokehouse and his flagship restaurant, Lonesome Dove Western Bistro in the historic Fort Worth Stockyards.

His vision behind Stewart's was to create a luxurious yet approachable atmosphere that extends beyond food and drinks. He seeks to foster community, relaxation and sophisticated fun in an inclusive environment, but by far the most intriguing thing about the concept is how it will introduce croquet to a new generation.

In addition to the 28-seat interior with sound-absorbing ceiling panels and all custom glassware, there is a 15,000-square-foot lawn with two croquet courts that accommodate up to 12 players per court. In a traditional game of croquet, you use a mallet to hit balls through six hoops in a strategic sequence to win.
Stop in for a leisurely experience playing croquet on the lawn or a brief luxurious respite. Either way, the menu accommodates.

Elevated bar food and decadent bites are the overarching theme with highlights like the Silver Fin (Royal Ossetra caviar served with six chilled Grey Goose shots), Texas Blue crab cakes, lobster rolls, Stewart's flat bun burger and fried cheese bites.

They'll also serve a variety of salads, sandwiches and entrees like steak frites and fish and chips.
The venue's signature Martini Cart is the center of its bar program. Verbatim from the menu reads, "Stirred (or shaken) with a house-made blend of dry vermouth, your personal selection of bitters and finished with olives or a twist." A brief selection of vodka and gin spirits is listed below for you to have your base preference.

One drink from the bar cart will set you back $29, but they have plenty of other house cocktails and martinis that average in the $18 range: Stewart's Standard, made with Seagram's VO whiskey, lemon-lime oleo, Earl Grey and citrus liqueur foam. Plus, the refreshing "Croquet Cup" with rosé, Lillet, raspberry coulis, lemon, and mint.

Stewart's Croquet & Cocktails, 4424 White Settlement Road, Monday–Thursday: 4 p.m.–10 p.m.; Friday–Saturday: 10 a.m.–11 p.m.; Sunday: 10 a.m. –10 p.m.