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Fort Worth’s Angelo's Bar-B-Que was selected as one of the Top 40 Cheap Eats in the U.S. in our 2010 Restaurant Issue. Check out the rest of the newsletter for the Top 40 Restaurants in the U.S. and more!



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RESTAURANT NEWS


Openings

Cat City Grill has opened on the south side of Fort Worth. On offer are globally inspired appetizers like bahn mi crepes, pita nachos and waffle fried topped with Gorgonzola; steaks; and seafood. Desserts include shoofly pie, a traditional Pennsylvania Dutch walnut and molasses pie topped with whipped cream and streusel. Cat City Grill, 1208 W. Magnolia Ave., Fort Worth, TX 76104, 817-916-5333.
 
Ed Bailey recently opened the über upscale Bailey's Prime Plus in the lively Park Lane development, located at Central Expressway and Park Lane. The 12,000-square-foot steakhouse is the picture of opulence with marble flooring, a fine art collection and reflection pool in the middle of the dining room. The twenty-five-foot glass wine cellar stretches to the ceiling and houses 5,000 bottles of wine from the finest regions all over the world. Meats are supplied by Allen Brothers and represent all Prime center cuts. Main dishes feature steaks, seafood, lobster and lamb. A lair-style lounge, hued in deep, rich colors of red and black, features live entertainment. Bailey's Prime Plus, 8160 Park Lane, Dallas, TX 75231, 214-750-8100.
 

News Bytes

Cowtown Diner Debuts Full o' Bull Platter
The Cowtown Diner has introduced the Full o' Bull Platter, which weighs in with 64 oz. of chicken fried steak, 6 pounds of mashed potatoes and 10 slices of Texas toast. This mega-meal must be ordered a day in advance and costs $70---but it's free if a solo diner manages to finish it. Cowtown Diner, 305 Main St., Fort Worth, TX 76102, 817-332-9555.
 
A Taste of the Mansion
The Mansion Restaurant at Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek offers a Taste of the Mansion lunch for $29 Sunday through Wednesday. The three-course menu offers an appetizer, main dish and dessert and might feature dishes like pork tenderloin, white cheddar grits, wild mushrooms and peas. The Mansion Restaurant at Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek, Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek, 2821 Turtle Creek Blvd., Dallas, TX 75219, 214-559-2100.
 


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Chef Shuffle

Chris Hughes is now chef de cuisine at Tre Amici Prime Steakhouse & Seafood. New additions to the menu include Maytag blue cheese stuffed filet and herb crusted haddock with risotto. Tre Amici Prime Steakhouse & Seafood, 18020 N. Dallas Pkwy., Dallas, TX 75287, 972-250-4400.
 

Closings

Avanti Euro Bistro, located in Addison Circle, has closed, allegedly due to repossession. The upscale Mediterranean and European eatery was nestled in the cafe-lined streets of Addison's restaurant row. Two locations still remain open in Dallas, at Fountain Square and McKinney. Avanti Euro Bistro, 5001 Addison Circle, Addison, TX 75001, no phone.
 

CULINARY EVENTS
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RESTAURANT AWARDS

Just published! Our annual restaurant issue features the Best Cheap Eats and our Top 40 U.S. selections, including including Corton in New York and more!

DINING ON A BUDGET

Splurging at top-rated restaurants is fun for special events, but where can you go for a good quality meal that won't break the bank? Gather the change out of your piggy bank and sofa cushions and take it to one of our selections for the best cheap eats in your area. Also, check out our picks for the Top 40 Cheap Eats in the U.S.