Fort Worth’s best fried chicken of all is back, but it’s takeout only
Drew’s Place restaurant open in Fort Worth
Hey, Bud! You wrote about the best fried chicken in Fort Worth. But you didn’t mention Drew’s Place?
—Lots of readers
Drew’s, in its 35th year at 5701 Curzon Ave., took a break in October but has reopened to serve Fort Worth’s favorite takeout chicken. It’s open for lunch Tuesdays through Saturdays, carryout only. It’s two blocks south of Camp Bowie Boulevard.
Mary’s Cafe in Strawn known for chicken-fried steak
Hey, Bud! You wrote about the best chicken-fried steak. What about Mary’s Cafe in Strawn?
—Bart, Euless
There is no other chicken-fried steak anywhere like the one at Mary’s, 119 Grant Ave, in Strawn, but that’s also an 80-mile drive from downtown Fort Worth.
Steakhouses first to fill for Valentine’s Day
Hey, Bud! Who’s got space for Valentine’s Day?
—Planning ahead
Fort Worth still considers beef romantic, so the prime steakhouses are booking up. Pick a French or Italian favorite. (More soon in this space.)
This story was originally published January 27, 2022 at 5:45 AM.
