After 92 years, a tiny barbecue restaurant is still going strong in downtown Fort Worth
Bailey’s Bar-B-Que in Fort Worth is old-school BBQ
Hey, Bud! Did Bailey’s Bar-B-Que downtown ever reopen? Sure hope so.
—Diner at Bluebonnet Cafe in Haltom City
Yes! Bailey’s, 92 years old and operated for 90 years by the Bailey family, only took a week off for roof repairs after the March 2 thunderstorm.
Go by 826 Taylor St. near the federal buildings any weekday lunch or afternoon for sandwiches, brisket, sausage, pulled pork, turkey or chicken.
Be sure to ask for both the spicy sauce and mustard. Bailey’s is 1931 old-school, but it’s as good as ever; 817-335-7469, facebook.com.
Auberge hotel in Fort Worth silent about dining
Hey, Bud! What do you hear about the restaurant in the new Bowie House hotel?
—West sider
The Bowie House, Auberge Resorts Collection, is not ready to announce its dining concept or chef, a spokeswoman said.
The website promises only a “signature restaurant.” It’ll open by winter at 3700 Camp Bowie Blvd.
That’s four blocks west of the soon-to-open Crescent Fort Worth hotel and Emelia’s restaurant.
Au revoir to Copeland’s, howdy to the Henley
Hey, Bud! What about the restaurant in the Southlake Hilton?
—Missing Copeland’s
The only Texas location of Copeland’s of New Orleans closed in June after 16 years.
The new restaurant in the Southlake Town Square hotel is the Henley. It’ll serve a general American menu; 1400 Plaza Place, 817-442-9900.
This story was originally published July 20, 2023 at 5:30 AM.
