{"id":277673,"date":"2026-05-04T00:58:45","date_gmt":"2026-05-04T00:58:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/277673\/"},"modified":"2026-05-04T00:58:45","modified_gmt":"2026-05-04T00:58:45","slug":"fort-worth-restaurant-news-from-april-heres-what-youve-missed-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/277673\/","title":{"rendered":"Fort Worth restaurant news from April. Here\u2019s what you\u2019ve missed"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">In April, we heard about a wave of new openings and milestones across the Fort Worth dining scene.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">We got to attend the <a data-yga=\"{\" ylinkelement=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.star-telegram.com\/news\/local\/fort-worth\/article315373765.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"elm:link;elmt:article_link;slk:Fort Worth Food and Wine Festival\u2019s Main Event;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Fort Worth Food and Wine Festival\u2019s Main Event<\/a> where reporter Ella Gonzales shared her top five bites.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Longtime Fort Worth chef Jon Bonnell is now cancer-free and spoke with Bud Kennedy on the importance of <a data-yga=\"{\" ylinkelement=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.star-telegram.com\/entertainment\/restaurants\/eats-beat\/article315381635.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"elm:link;elmt:article_link;slk:HPV vaccinations;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">HPV vaccinations<\/a> after his head and neck cancer treatment.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">And in case you don\u2019t have Mother\u2019s Day plans yet, Bud Kennedy shared <a data-yga=\"{\" ylinkelement=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.star-telegram.com\/entertainment\/restaurants\/eats-beat\/article315544508.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"elm:link;elmt:article_link;slk:which restaurants still have reservations;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">which restaurants still have reservations<\/a> and which are the most booked already.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Here\u2019s what else you may have missed.<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"The 32-ounce bone-in porterhouse steak is served with a green peppercorn sauce, herb butter and is carved table-side at Theodore\u2019s Steak and Seafood.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/1777856324_928_eba5086c6acc8be6a3f45642c1e1b7a1.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>The 32-ounce bone-in porterhouse steak is served with a green peppercorn sauce, herb butter and is carved table-side at Theodore\u2019s Steak and Seafood.<\/p>\n<p>Where we ate in April<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">A presidential-themed steakhouse, <a data-yga=\"{\" ylinkelement=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.star-telegram.com\/entertainment\/restaurants\/article315371016.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"elm:link;elmt:article_link;slk:Th\u00e9odore\u2019s Steak &amp; Seafood;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Th\u00e9odore\u2019s Steak &amp; Seafood<\/a>, opened in Dalworthington Gardens, replacing the longtime Campo Verde. We take you on an Inside Look of the renovated place and new schmancy menu.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">A north Fort Worth food truck, <a data-yga=\"{\" ylinkelement=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.star-telegram.com\/entertainment\/restaurants\/article315274540.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"elm:link;elmt:article_link;slk:Super Taco;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Super Taco<\/a>, drew attention for $1 Taco Tuesdays in Ella Gonzales\u2019 On a Budget.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Fort Worth\u2019s <a data-yga=\"{\" ylinkelement=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.star-telegram.com\/entertainment\/restaurants\/eats-beat\/article315303703.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"elm:link;elmt:article_link;slk:Mediterranean scene boomed;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Mediterranean scene boomed<\/a> with Tim Love\u2019s new Greek spot Meraki and Turkish restaurant Beren Meze &amp; Grill.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><a data-yga=\"{\" ylinkelement=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.star-telegram.com\/entertainment\/restaurants\/eats-beat\/article315334291.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"elm:link;elmt:article_link;slk:Bricks and Horses;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Bricks and Horses<\/a> at the Bowie House debuted broader new menus and reopened their back patio. Bud Kennedy says it\u2019s all around better with a prime burger or crab cakes for lunch and creme brulee french toast for brunch.<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"An enchilada special with a cheese enchilada and a green chicken enchilada at Anita\u2019s Kitchen, seen April 9, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"720\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/1777856324_894_a2cb303eb78310d6b4fc56ae457168c0.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>An enchilada special with a cheese enchilada and a green chicken enchilada at Anita\u2019s Kitchen, seen April 9, 2026.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><a data-yga=\"{\" ylinkelement=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.star-telegram.com\/entertainment\/restaurants\/eats-beat\/article315381602.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"elm:link;elmt:article_link;slk:Anita\u2019s Kitchen;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Anita\u2019s Kitchen<\/a> comes from the Lemkelde family, who used to own CW\u2019s Authentic Tex-Mex Cuisine near Joshua, which was featured on \u201cRestaurant: Impossible\u201d episode. Anita\u2019s on Farm Road 1187 draws customers for their $9 enchilada special.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><a data-yga=\"{\" ylinkelement=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.star-telegram.com\/entertainment\/restaurants\/eats-beat\/article315544497.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"elm:link;elmt:article_link;slk:B4 Barbeque;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">B4 Barbeque<\/a>, a Top 50 East Texas stand, opened a new restaurant in Rhome. The wagyu brisket is the \u201csuperstar,\u201d according to Bud Kennedy.<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"Kincaid\u2019s Hamburgers, a Fort Worth tradition since 1964 from a grocery that opened in 1946, will serve quarter-pound burgers at the annual Charles Schwab Challenge golf tournament May 25-31 at Colonial Country Club.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/1777856325_993_95a680e713b0a2509df8d52336e0b285.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Kincaid\u2019s Hamburgers, a Fort Worth tradition since 1964 from a grocery that opened in 1946, will serve quarter-pound burgers at the annual Charles Schwab Challenge golf tournament May 25-31 at Colonial Country Club.<\/p>\n<p>Fort Worth restaurant updates<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Michelin-recommended <a data-yga=\"{\" ylinkelement=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.star-telegram.com\/entertainment\/restaurants\/article315433827.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"elm:link;elmt:article_link;slk:Birrieria Y Taqueria Cortez;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Birrieria Y Taqueria Cortez<\/a> announced a sister seafood restaurant, Mariscos Cortez, which will open across the street from the taqueria at 2108 E Rosedale St. They hope to open before summer.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><a data-yga=\"{\" ylinkelement=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.star-telegram.com\/entertainment\/restaurants\/eats-beat\/article315439247.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"elm:link;elmt:article_link;slk:Carshon\u2019s Deli;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Carshon\u2019s Deli<\/a>, open since 1925, finally started accepting credit cards.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><a data-yga=\"{\" ylinkelement=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.star-telegram.com\/entertainment\/restaurants\/article315473404.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"elm:link;elmt:article_link;slk:The Magnolia wine bar;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">The Magnolia wine bar<\/a>, known for its giant magnolia flower mural, live music and bottomless popcorn, announced it will close May 16.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><a data-yga=\"{\" ylinkelement=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.star-telegram.com\/entertainment\/restaurants\/eats-beat\/article315438208.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"elm:link;elmt:article_link;slk:Thai Terrace rebranded as Thai Zen;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Thai Terrace rebranded as Thai Zen<\/a> with hopes to expand the menu with more Japanese inspire cuisine. But don\u2019t worry, chef and co-founder Prapaporn Kojsonk is still cooking.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><a data-yga=\"{\" ylinkelement=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.star-telegram.com\/entertainment\/restaurants\/article315486644.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"elm:link;elmt:article_link;slk:Nativo Cafe y Bodega;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Nativo Cafe y Bodega<\/a> opened on White Settlement Road with Texas-Mexican inspired lattes. On May 16, they will start selling housemade focaccia sandwiches too.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><a data-yga=\"{\" ylinkelement=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.star-telegram.com\/entertainment\/restaurants\/eats-beat\/article315578282.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"elm:link;elmt:article_link;slk:Kincaid\u2019s Hamburgers;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Kincaid\u2019s Hamburgers<\/a> announced it will mark its 80th year at the Charles Schwab Challenge in collaboration with Colonial Country Club, who is also turning 80.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Stop 6 will gain <a data-yga=\"{\" ylinkelement=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.star-telegram.com\/entertainment\/restaurants\/article315409461.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"elm:link;elmt:article_link;slk:at least five new dining options;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">at least five new dining options<\/a> with the soon-to-be Fort Worth Mobile Food Court. It will open by the end of summer at 3419 E. Berry St.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><a data-yga=\"{\" ylinkelement=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.star-telegram.com\/entertainment\/restaurants\/eats-beat\/article315594634.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"elm:link;elmt:article_link;slk:Crescent Hotel in Fort Worth hired a new chef;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Crescent Hotel in Fort Worth hired a new chef<\/a>, Toni Robertson, a prominent New York, Chicago and Singapore hotel chef. She plans to refresh the menus.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The summary points above were compiled with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists. 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