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Fort Worth hits 1 million residents to become 11th biggest city in US

1 day ago | fortworth.culturemap.com | Amber Heckler

Fort Worth weather is due to heat up, and the SPCA has tips on what steps pet owners should take. Animals get hit hard by the heat, especially in Texas: A report by Veterinarians.org found that Texas was No. 1 on the list of states with heat-related pet deaths. Based on data they compiled from 2018-2022, Texa had 40 reported heat-related pet deaths — more than six times the national five-year average.
Playa Bowls rolls into Southlake with healthy bowls and smoothies

1 day ago | fortworth.culturemap.com | Raven Jordan

A bowls restaurant chain from New Jersey is coming to North Texas: Called Playa Bowls, it's opening its first location in the DFW area in Southlake, at 1151 E. Southlake Blvd. #370, replacing another bowls place called Rush Bowls. According to a release, it opens May 17. Playa Bowls was founded in 2014 by a pair of surfers who'd loved the healthy acai and pitaya bowls they had on surfing trips to Hawaii. It's affectionately dubbed "Pineappleland," and features a pineapple in its logo.
Restaurant with a thing for loaded baked potatoes debuts in Burleson

2 days ago | fortworth.culturemap.com | Raven Jordan

An acclaimed ramen restaurant is headed for Keller: Wabi House, the chef-led Asian restaurant, is opening in charming Old Town Keller, in a cute building at 111 W. Vine St. that used to be home to Station Patio Ice House, where it's slated to open in the fall. Wabi House is the popular Asian concept from chefs Dien Nguyen and Kenzo Tran, who worked together on other concepts such as Piranha Killer Sushi and Piranha Killer Ramen; Tran also owns Pho District in Fort Worth.
Documentary on late singer Selena Quintanilla-Perez to air on Netflix

2 days ago | fortworth.culturemap.com | Amber Heckler

A documentary about late Tejano singer Selena Quintanilla-Pérez that made a splash at SXSW in Austin is coming to Netflix this winter, the streaming service has confirmed. Selena y Los Dinos premiered at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival, and had its Texas debut at SXSW in March. The film racked up awards at both film festivals, including the 2025 SXSW Audience Award in the 24 Beats Per Second category, which focused on musical stories.
Fort Worth ranked a top-10 U.S. summer travel destination - CultureMap Fort Worth

2 days ago | fortworth.culturemap.com | Amber Heckler

The Dallas-Fort Worth metro has climbed into the No. 10 spot on the personal finance website's list of the "Best Summer Travel Destinations" in 2025.
Buzzy ramen restaurant Wabi House to open in charming Old Town Keller

3 days ago | fortworth.culturemap.com | Raven Jordan

An acclaimed ramen restaurant is headed for Keller: Wabi House, the chef-led Asian restaurant, is opening in charming Old Town Keller, in a cute building at 111 W. Vine St. that used to be home to Station Patio Ice House, where it's slated to open in the fall. Wabi House is the popular Asian concept from chefs Dien Nguyen and Kenzo Tran, who worked together on other concepts such as Piranha Killer Sushi and Piranha Killer Ramen; Tran also owns Pho District in Fort Worth.
Where to shop in Fort Worth right now: 8 new shops and events for May

4 days ago | fortworth.culturemap.com | Stephanie Allmon Merry |Raven Jordan

Fort Worth likes to sparkle and shine, and there's a lot of it on shopping scene this month, with the opening of a new diamond store and a couple of jewelry releases and trunk shows. The Cliburn comes to town, and so does its fun gift shop. A Southlake "shopportunity" includes champagne. There are also new boots and new denim to try on for size.
Taco fest tops 6 best food and drink events in Fort Worth this week

4 days ago | fortworth.culturemap.com | Celestina Blok

This week's food events in Fort Worth include a major chef dinner celebrating an exciting new Fort Worth-themed cookbook. There's also a wine tasting at Fitzgerald, a whiskey dinner at a fancy Arlington hotel, and a sushi class. Save room for tacos and tequila paired with hip hop music at a fun festival this weekend. Wednesday, May 14Left Coast Wine Tasting at Fitzgerald Chef Ben Merritt’s Camp Bowie Blvd.
Try croquet, cocktails, & caviar at luxe new bar from Fort Worth chef

4 days ago | fortworth.culturemap.com | Teresa Gubbins

Fort Worth loves a cheesesteak and that's good news for Kudu Food and Grill, a new fast-casual restaurant that just celebrated its grand opening in a former florist shop at 6631 Meadowbrook Dr., on the east side of Fort Worth, just east of 820. The restaurant comes from owner Jimmy Abdul, who got his start working in Greek restaurants in Ohio before moving to Texas in 1994. Diligent and focused, he started out operating restaurants in gas stations before graduating to his own space.
New teen comedy Summer of 69 is more tame than titillating

1 week ago | fortworth.culturemap.com | Alex Bentley

This weekend across Fort Worth brings events that are almost all different from each other. Choices include a Smurf experience, comedy from a rapper-turned-comedian, a rodeo competition, a new art exhibition, a concert from a huge star (complete with pre-game party), screenings of a new film, a new local theater production, two country concerts, and a concert blending symphony music with art. Below are the best ways to spend your free time this weekend.