![]() “I used to come here as a kid in the ’70s, and I want to bring the blues back to my neighborhood. The updated sign and new blue paint job already are raising interest, and the goal is to soon welcome a new generation of patrons. The business partners engaged local resident Osborne Mack, known to his friends as “Bubba,” to breathe new life into the building and reopen it as The Bluebird, Como Alumni Sports Bar. The club sat vacant for a number of years until lawyer Gaylen Groce and restaurateur Donatella Trotti, both longtime Fort Worthians, purchased the building. (At some point, it was renamed the New Blue Bird Nite Club.) For over a decade, the Bluebird provided a stage for Texas talent. While Como’s Bluebird opened on Horne Street in the late ’30s, many music fans have fond memories of when bluesman Robert Ealey co-owned it from 1977 to 1989. The Bluebird gets a new look and a new purpose (between Vickery Boulevard and the I-30 access road just east of Montgomery Street). A bonus for early birds: It opens at 5 a.m.ģ501 Locke Ave. And if you ride with pups, note that they have canine-friendly whipped treats, too. Fans love the Oregon company’s Nitro cold brew, fruit smoothies, blended coffees, Rebel energy drinks and iced brews. The pioneering bar was at one time a funky spot filled with unusual memorabilia and decor and served as a hot spot for not only cigars, but wine and live entertainment on weekends.Ĭoffee talk Dutch Bros continues its push into Tarrant County, with the Locke Avenue drive-thru location opening in early March. An early tenant of the West 7th entertainment district (before it was known as such), Pop’s Safari Room closed its humidors. on University Drive also is closed, with the property now up for lease. ![]() Other recent exits include the food hall and The Blue Fish sushi spot (no relation to Blue Sushi Sake Grill, which is still going strong in the Museum Place district). Longtime Crockett Row resident Fireside Pies closed its doors in late February after 12 years as a go-to spot for wood-fired pizzas and cocktails. For dessert, you can’t miss with either the mountainous wedge of Hummingbird Cake or a Bread Pudding topped with bourbon caramel sauce and Henry’s decadent butter pecan ice cream.Ĭlosing time There have been several farewells in the restaurant world of late. Sided with a wedge salad, it made for a substantial lunch. Our Louisiana Crawfish Roll was stuffed with the little crustaceans and topped with tangy lemon aioli. The Crab Cake Salad doesn’t skimp on the seafood or greens and is topped with a Creole honey mustard dressing. Soups, sandwiches and salads are big enough to share. Or opt for a feast of appetizers: the Lobster Corn Dog, Grilled Gulf Oysters and The Best Hush Puppies with a zesty remoulade for dipping. ![]() Midday service started in early March (weekend brunch will roll out at some point) with chef/owner Ben Merritt’s seafood-centric menu offering a few of the dinner items, including the Grilled Shrimp Pasta. While dinnertime typically means the hustle and bustle that comes with a full house, Ridglea’s newest restaurant offers a place to linger at lunch.
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