Our second night in Ft. Wort took us several minutes west of downtown
to a spanking new neighborhood full of upscale stores, dining and
offices that were nowhere to be seen on my last visit a year ago.
Hidden a block off West 7th Street is TILLMAN's ROADHOUSE
(www.tillmansroadhouse.com 2933 Crockett Street), a branch of the
Dallas location, but with it's own amazing and wondrous character.
Full of blond woods, booths and sadly more still not so comfy wooden
chairs is a huge spacious set of rooms, one with is huge central two-
story bar made from slices of cork and logs. Dripping crystal
chandeliers, knickknacks abound and a wall full of animal head, but
here made from wood instead of stuffed, make this one of the hottest
new, yet casual, destination to dine.
Again, the kid's menu amazes and Samuel had a $6 plate of superb
CHICKEN FINGERS & Fries with housemade ketchup and ranch dressing dip
(he would have none of the latter). As we sat down two huge pewter-
like ladles were set before us, one filled with house roasted peanuts
and the other with divine Truffle Butter Peppered Popcorn (we took
refills on this as well as a small box to go!) which we all gobbled up
fast. The water served was filtered NATURA for free and comes in
sparkling or still!
Our server Kelly was kind, friendly, casual and helpful describing
everything we were unsure of and helping us to choose. Will had the
LAUGHING BIRD SHRIMP (Caribbean) CEVICHE with Salsa Roja, Corn
Poblanos and Tortilla Chips. This was a less traditional ceviche (not
limey or vinegary), yet tasty with cumin-dusted chips to boot. My
FARMER's SALAD made up of oh so many local wonderful ingredients was a
treat: Tassione Farms Arugula, Mr. Lembey's Blackberries (tasty wild
morsels), Pickled Fennel, Grilled Cooper Farm's Peaches, Smoked Almond
slices in a Sherry Vinaigrette with two of Paula's Goat Cheese
croquettes on the side that just melted in my mouth.
For main courses Will could not resist the novelty of the VENISON
FRITO PIE with White Cheddar Cheese, Sour Cream and Scallion Greens, a
variation on the ground beef frito pie and served with an extra bag of
Frito's on the side in case you go for more crunch. My LANDY BURGER
was an excellent Sirloin & Foie Gras Burger with Madeira Aioli,
Tassioni Farm Pea Tendrills and Goat Milk Gouda Tater Tots on the
side. The huge burger had to be cut in quarters and each bite was
simply and explosion of divine flavors in my mouth.
Samuel's blueberry ice cream was not a hit, but we were so full, we
left without even thinking of dessert.
We wanted to go back today for lunch, but they are closed for the
holiday!
