Fort Worth’s food scene blends tradition with innovation, offering a dynamic mix of Texas flavors and diverse culinary experiences.
Known for its barbecue, Tex-Mex, and Southern comfort food, the city boasts iconic spots like Joe T. Garcia’s and Heim Barbecue. However, its food landscape has expanded to include upscale dining, farm-to-table restaurants, and international cuisine, reflecting the city’s growing cultural diversity.
The revitalized Near Southside and West 7th districts are hubs for craft breweries, food trucks, and trendy eateries, making Fort Worth a vibrant destination for food lovers seeking both classic and contemporary tastes.
Now, two brands are coming together to offer local foodies something to get excited about on the catering end of things.
Here is some of what NBC 5 DFW reported on the joint venture:
Two favorites in the Fort Worth restaurant announced a new partnership that builds and grows on culinary traditions each can trace back to their childhoods.
Gigi Howell and Juan Rodriguez met working at Reata resturant in 2007. He was a sous chef who would go on to become the restaurant’s executive chef. She oversaw guest services.
“She was crazy. But she was fun and very warm,” Rodriguez said about the early days with Howell. “I knew that she was a person I can rely on.”
“Obviously the first thing you see is the smile. So you’re drawn in immediately. And then the fact that he is also very warm, very kind, very silly. And I think that we can relate on all those levels,” said Howell. “In the restaurant industry, you go through it together, you’re in the trenches, you know. And so you have to be able to trust everyone around you, you have to, guess you don’t really have to like them. We’ve been fortunate enough that we love each other and our great friends.”
The friendship that started and stuck included talks about their dreams of going on their own.
“My favorite thing is to serve people and I love food as well. So those two together kind of formed the perfect stage for me,” Howell said.