One of the first commercial breweries in the Parker County, Parker County Brewing Company is somewhat of a local institution amongst beer enthusiasts. Brewing small-batch artisanal beers, its specialties mainly include American Stout, IPAs, and Hefeweizen and attracts beer lovers from surrounding neighborhoods and beyond. Apart from that, it covers a variety of styles such as porter, cream, and peach that collectively satisfy all your beer needs. Their signature Neopolitan pizzas and delicious pub fare complement your brews perfectly and while you are here, take a tour of their onsite brewery and meet the ambitious owners to expand your knowledge about the brewing process.
Covering an area of 6000 square feet (557 square meters), Free Play Ft. Worth is a fun place to visit for gaming enthusiasts. It features two bars that are set on the rooftop and at the entrance. These bars offer a fantastic selection of alcoholic drinks like spirits, wines, ciders and beers. It is filled with a variety of arcade games like Frogger, Double Donkey Kong, Mortal Kombat, Black Knight, Pac Man and many others. This venue also offers space to host events like parties and gatherings.
Abuelo's, which means "grandfather's" in Spanish is located close to the DFW airport. Famous traditional Mexican and Tex-Mex dishes are prepared here in a gourmet style and are elegantly served in generous portions. Delicious entree choices include a huge platter of mesquite-flavored chicken fajita nachos, the enchilada sampler and the pechuga alcaparrada(split breast of chicken stuffed with mushrooms and monterrey jack cheese). The rich desserts such as flan, capirotada-bread pudding with pecans and raisons, and margarita pie rival those at any other gourmet restaurant.
Step into Longhorn Saloon, located in the Historic Fort Worth Stockyards, and you will feel as though you are in an Old West movie. Nostalgic Western memorabilia adorns the walls, and shiny hardwood floors make two steppin' that much easier. A disc jockey plays country music as you whisk your favorite dance partner onto the dance floor. Thursday nights are for college students when Top 40 hits are played all night long. Check website for concert schedule.
Located within the Modern Art Museum, the cuisine at this cafe is about as 'modern' as it comes. Apple wine-braised brisket accompanied by potato pancakes and roasted garlic pudding, or fettucini with roasted shallots and wild mushrooms in a vidalia onion broth are just two of the possible entrees to select. Cafe Modern taps into Asian cuisine too with their tempura Portobello spring rolls, lightly fried and served with a side of soba noodles and vegetables. The jumbo lump crab cake is exquisite and topped with sun-dried tomato. An intriguing dessert is basil-scented crème brûlée served with pomegranate jelly.