Yes, Crockett Row in Fort Worth has free parking. Why not use it, especially at lunch?
Crockett Row has free parking
Hey, Bud! I saw where Fireside Pies closed. Why doesn’t Crockett Row fix the parking?
—A bunch of readers who obviously never go to Crockett Row
Fireside Pies had five free parking garages nearby, two alongside the restaurant. The Crockett Row shops and restaurants all offer free parking with validation, and street parking at lunch is free. The problem over there involves surrounding bars that leech up other businesses’ parking.
Candlelite Inn for a club lunch
Hey, Bud! I’m part of a car club looking for restaurants in Tarrant County with seating for 25-30 and parking for 15-20 cars. We went to Los Vaqueros. We have favorites like Angelo’s, Joe T. García’s and Heim but thought you might have ideas.
—Corvette guy
Candlelite Inn, 1202 E. Division St., Arlington, has a great roadside-Americana history, lots of meal choices, plenty of room and plenty of parking.
Qana Cafe closed after 7 years
Hey, Bud! What happened to Qana Cafe?
—Lots of readers in Western Hills
The Chamseddine family has retired after seven years serving fresh, handmade Mediterranean salads, soups and lunches in one of the most precious little family restaurants ever in west Fort Worth.
This story was originally published March 3, 2022 at 5:45 AM.