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The Look Back: Eat up these North Texas foods stories from August 2025

Stories by Fort Worth Star-Telegram journalists, with AI summarization

This set of Star-Telegram stories highlights North Texas' vibrant dining scene, capturing both established favorites and emerging gems.

Read the stories below.

In this file photo from 2021, jalapeno-cheese sausage scrambler and banana split pie at Our Place Restaurant in Burleson. By Bud Kennedy

JUST SOUTH OF FORT WORTH, A FAVORITE HOMESTYLE BREAKFAST SPOT FOR DECADES

Each week, we’re sharing Fort Worth-area restaurant recommendations that come from our very own Star-Telegram readers. | Published August 8, 2025 | Read Full Story by Jayla Webb

The Mont is a new fine-dining restaurant in west Fort Worth outside of the Montserrat neighborhood. It’s grand opening is Thursday, Aug. 7 at 5 p.m. By Samantha Marie

WE TOOK A TOUR OF A NEW 1950S-INSPIRED FINE DINING RESTAURANT IN WEST FORT WORTH

An evening at The Mont feels modern, yet timeless, with its contemporary atmosphere, 1950s-inspired decor, glamorous views and rhythmic service. | Published August 8, 2025 | Read Full Story by Ella Gonzales

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A POPULAR PIZZA PARLOR NEAR FORT WORTH IS CLOSING. BUT HOPE IS NOT LOST.

The Pizza Bistro has closed a location in Eagle Mountain, and residents will have to check if they’re still in the restaurant’s delivery zone. | Published August 11, 2025 | Read Full Story by Ella Gonzales

Buddha's Feast at Tang's Pacific Bistro in Fort Worth. By Special to DFW.com/Joseph Daniel

FANS RAVE ABOUT THIS FORT WORTH CHINESE SPOT’S AUTHENTIC FLAVORS

Each week, we’re sharing Fort Worth-area restaurant recommendations that come from our very own Star-Telegram readers. | Published August 18, 2025 | Read Full Story by Jayla Webb

A shrimp-and-fish combo wirh hand-cut okra, french fries, hush puppies and gumbo at Zeke’s Fish & Chips in Fort Worth, Texas, seen Aug. 12, 2025. By Bud Kennedy

A FAVORITE FORT WORTH FISH-AND-CHIPS RESTAURANT IS OPEN AGAIN

When Zeke’s Fish Chips opened in 1971 in west Fort Worth, humans were still going to the moon, teenagers were cruising Camp Bowie Boulevard in their Fords, and a generation moved to rock music from Woodstock. | Published August 13, 2025 | Read Full Story by Bud Kennedy

The Original Mexican Eats Cafe has been voted by readers to have the best queso in Fort Worth. The restaurant has a variety of quesos for guests to choose from including Ana's Deluxe Dip, right, that features seasoned ground beef, guacamole and pico de gallo. By Amanda McCoy

OUR READERS SAY FORT WORTH’S OLDEST TEX-MEX RESTAURANT ALSO HAS THE BEST QUESO

After we asked Star-Telegram readers to nominate and vote on who has the best queso in Fort Worth, they declared The Original Mexican Eats Cafe as the winner.Across three rounds of voting and more than 250 votes, the oldest Tex-Mex restaurant in Fort Worth prevailed. | Published August 25, 2025 | Read Full Story by Ella Gonzales

The old location of Zeno’s on the Square, which moved across the Parker County courthouse square, will become a new Teddy Wongs Dumplings and Wine. The space is seen here in its Zeno’s days July 2, 2018. By Bud Kennedy

A NEW TEDDY WONGS RESTAURANT IS COMING. THIS ONE IS WEST OF FORT WORTH

Teddy Wongs Dumplings and Wine, a “Chinese cowboy” restaurant that is booked almost solid daily for dumplings and stir-fry dishes in a contemporary atmosphere, will open its second location on the Weatherford square, partner Kevin Cates said. | Published August 19, 2025 | Read Full Story by Bud Kennedy

A bacon-chicken-and-spinach Alfredo “Paradise Pie” with thin crust, seen along with fried mushrooms and salad Aug. 23, 2025 at Hideaway Pizza in Fort Worth, Texas. By Bud Kennedy

CHECK OUT A TWO-STORY HIDEAWAY PIZZA RESTAURANT IN FORT WORTH

Fort Worth has grown north. | Published August 25, 2025 | Read Full Story by Bud Kennedy

Owner Drew Thomas holds up a fried chicken plate at Drew’s Place on Horne Street in Fort Worth. By Yffy Yossifor

THIS FORT WORTH SOUL FOOD RESTAURANT IS NOW A NATIONAL CULINARY LANDMARK

Drew’s Place Restaurant has been a fixture in Fort Worth’s Como neighborhood since 1991. | Published August 25, 2025 | Read Full Story by Kamal Morgan

The exterior of Fort Worth’s first-ever Zaxby’s, which will open at 5384 Sycamore School Road in southwest Fort Worth on Sept. 1, 2025.

FORT WORTH IS GETTING ITS FIRST ZAXBY’S. HERE’S WHERE AND WHEN IT’LL OPEN

Zaxby’s, a Southern fast food staple, is opening its first Fort Worth location in September. | Published August 28, 2025 | Read Full Story by Ella Gonzales

The summary above was drafted with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists in our News division. All stories listed were reported, written and edited by McClatchy journalists.