Fort Worth
Performance Hall
July 29, 2007
Texas in July is not a good idea in case you're considering it.
Fort Worth was founded as a stop along the old route west from Dallas; one day's
trip west by carriage. Today, however much of the town has been taken over by the
growing city of Dallas; Fort Worth only retains its western outpost town feel if
you have a very vivid imagination and strictly stay in the downtown area or the
nearby stockyards.
Being my first time in Texas, I immediately headed across the street to an authentic-looking
barbeque restaurant called Risky's. The sign had a longhorn steer's skull
on it and the tables were covered with red and white plaid tablecloths; I knew it
had to be good. Every table had a few containers of homemade barbeque sauce and
a roll of paper towels to serve as napkins. The waitress recommended a sampler plate
and I was hungry so ordered it. After being served I noticed everyone eating with
their hands, so joined in, soon losing the crowd beyond my plate, which took priority...
and for good reason.
Most of my time in Fort Worth was consumed with meetings, however when I did manage
to get out, realized a weird culture which consisted of seemingly confused people
thinking they are modern-day cowboys, businesspeople, and a small group of extreme
wealthy driving incredible cars, including one restaurant which had a Lamborghini
on its curb, which hardly stood out parked beside the other clientele's cars.
Courthouse