More Than A Street

Is An ExperienceWest 7th

Just minutes west of downtown Fort Worth at the gateway to the architectural marvels of the Cultural District, visitors will discover West 7th, an eclectic collection of entertain-ment venues, restaurants and specialty boutiques, along with trendy residences and contemporary offices. You

see, in Fort Worth, West 7th isn’t simply a street. It’s an experi-ence. But please know that just because you are on West 7th Street doesn’t mean you’re at West 7th. There’s a difference … and the difference is FUN!

An equal mix of entertainment, fashion and dining, West 7th is a destination unlike any of the traditional shopping centers in Fort Worth or beyond. Featuring an array of unique shops and dining establishments, a visit to Fort Worth isn’t complete without a stop at West 7th.

When it comes to dining, West 7th boasts a one-of-a-kind restau-rant featuring Casey Thompson, finalist on Bravo TV’s “Top Chef” Season 3, and now Executive Chef at Brownstone. Serving South-ern-inspired cuisine, Brownstone’s menu features small plates, heavier fare and a selection of sides that capture the essence of the south’s unique culinary flair with dishes comprised of the freshest regional ingredients ranging from familiar and classic to modern interpretations.

Similarly, Tillman’s Roadhouse is a place for really good food, drinks and music in a fun, casual, come-as-you-are environment. An update on the classic Texas roadhouse, Tillman’s features re-gional menu favorites, familiar tunes and unparalleled hospitality … all energized with a modern take. Start with one of the many easy-to-order appetizers, such as the Trio of Fries, which includes par-mesan black pepper Kennebec, chili-dusted purple Peruvian and smoked salt sweet potato fries. Enjoy a Prickly Pear Margarita with dinner and top it all off with Tableside S’mores, a sweet concoction of orange, maple and coffee marshmallows with cinnamon gra-hams and dark chocolate bark.

FORT WORTH’SFavorite Hot Spot

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And speaking of dessert, how do two cookies baked fresh from scratch with a scoop of your favorite Blue Bell® Ice Cream sandwiched in the middle sound? More importantly, what’s that called? That treat is known as a Sweet Sammie, and it is available at, where else … Sweet Sammies. Guests select from a dozen varieties of cookies, including chocolate chip and peanut butter, as well as from about a dozen ice cream flavors such as cookie dough, mint chocolate chip and buttered pe-can, to create their own custom masterpiece. The combina-tions are nearly endless.

But West 7th is also known for fashion. In addition to Flirt Bou-tique, showcasing trendy women’s apparel and accessories, discerning fashionistas may also sample a taste of European fashion at FIG Designers, an exclusive designer clothing shop-ping experience unlike any other. FIG sells only made-to-mea-sure designer clothing created when you order it. That means that not only is the garment unique, but it’s unique to you. With hundreds of cutting edge looks to choose from, it’s easy to find that European design that’s uniquely you. FIG’s design-ers don’t make fashions for everyone. They make fashions for you. From London to Paris – Milan to Thessaloniki and Nicosia, FIG’s designers show their collections all over Europe. FIG is committed to putting women in beautiful, customized designer clothing that meets the demands of today’s fast-paced world – everywhere from the boardroom and soccer practice to red carpet soirees.

The fashion lineup at West 7th also includes the best in west-ern wear, but be forewarned … this isn’t your grandpa’s western gear. For contemporary denim, boots and accessories, check out Teskey’s Uptown. The operators lovingly refer to their West 7th location as “where Rock ‘n Roll meets Cowboy Soul.” The shop is loaded with vivid color boots and trendy jeans such as True Religion and 7 For All Mankind. Popular boot brands include Lucchese, Rios of Mercedes, Old Gringo and Corral. Dress for a visit to the stockyards or for the local club scene!

If elegant custom bling is also of interest, a stop in Reads Jew-elers is a must. Browse a collection of braided rings and hand-engraved wedding bands available in 14k yellow, rose or white gold. You’ll also discover Bohlin watches and belt buckles, plus diamond collections by Catherine Ryder. The Kurtulan line, which originates in Turkey, features oxidized sterling silver and 24k gold. A few other popular collections available include Heather Moore, Saundra Messenger, Ila & I, as well as custom pieces created by owner Jackie Read. Be sure to ask to see the new line of ancient ship wreck coins that date back to B.C., which are accompanied by an authentication certificate plus information about the coin and its lineage.

And if you’re in the mood for a thoroughly diverse night life ex-perience, try Lucky Strike Lanes, West 7th’s newest entertain-ment destination where you may eat, drink and knock down pins. The Fort Worth lounge marks the company’s 20th lo-cation, inspired by the notion of bringing people together in a high-energy, fashionable environment … a paradigm-breaking entertainment venue featuring bowling as its primary social draw. The combination of warm tones, leather sofas, original artwork, intimate bar and private party space makes this ven-ue unique, dramatic and inviting.

SHOP DINEPLAY

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Enhancing the experience is the food. The exciting menu was created exclusively for Lucky Strike Lanes by celebrated Corpo-rate Executive chef, Bill Starbuck, Vice President of Hollywood ca-terers, “Along Came Mary,” well-known as the caterer of choice for such prestigious events as the Emmys, the Grammys and many of Hollywood’s A-list movie premiers. Whether attending an event, having drinks and hors d’oeuvres, dining with a few friends, lunching with co-workers or entertaining clients, the Lucky Strike Lanes menu continues to surprise and delight mil-lions of guests.

And if food appears to be an underlying theme for life at West 7th, the movie-watching experience is no exception. Movie Tav-ern combines the enjoyment of movies with an in-theatre dining experience. A menu of Classic American favorites is served to Movie Tavern guests while they enjoy first-run films in state-of-the-art auditoriums. The premier West 7th location features tiered or stadium seating in all auditoriums, including executive high-back leather rocker chairs, plus a menu consisting of dozens of chef-prepared chicken, chopped salads, appetizers, hand-tossed piz-zas, signature sandwiches, black angus burgers and delectable desserts. Guests will find tables in front of all theatre seats and your food and drink orders are taken and delivered to your seat in each auditorium. There’s no need to miss a minute of the film to get refreshments. Simply press a button to summon a server to your seat. It’s as easy as 1-2-3!

Although the number to remember is 7 … West 7th, to be exact!

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