Lonesome Dove: Elegant Eating in Texas

Fort Worth ain't just cowboys. There is an elegant restaurant with the essence of western vogue in Fort Worth that is located in an unlikely section of town. It's located in the Stockyards where you traditionally go for real Texas food. People go there for barbecue or steak and potatoes-hearty western food. Located on Main Street in the Stockyards is a restaurant that challenges you to try to locate something better in any of the neighborhoods to the east. This fine establishment is Lonesome Dove.

Lonesome Dove is a diamond in the rough. Its menu can be a little intimating with kangaroo, yes I said kangaroo, rattlesnake and even wild boar, but don't let that stop you from enjoying everything starting with the atmosphere, wine and then the food.

I began with an appetizer of Surf and Turf of Cinnamon Braised Wild Boar and Dayboat Scallop on Whipped Parsnip. I'm not a fan of scallops because they always seem to taste like nothing, but this was the safest thing on the menu and it was good. The scallop had a wonderful buttery taste that went very well with the well seasoned wild boar which to those not from Fort Worth is wild pig.

For my second course I decided to try the Spicy Yellow Squash Soup which came with a creamy star of Texas in the center. For squash soup it was tasty especially after adding a dash of freshly ground pepper.

The main course I chose was the Rainbow Trout with Smoked Langostino Hash and Citrus Micro Green Salad. The Langostino Hash made this dish. I've saved the best for last-the dessert. I shared Warm Ancho Chile Chocolate Cake with Tomatillo Anglaise. It is a chocolate cake with pepper. The warmth of the cake and the hotness of the pepper with a glass of wine or a cup of coffee made this the end to a flawless eating experience.

Lonesome Dove is not a "let's grab a bite to eat" kind of place. It is more of an experience when you have the time to sit, talk, eat and enjoy. The dress code is a little bit of denim and diamonds. If you are looking for something that truly shows the essence of Fort Worth, I recommend Lonesome Dove.

Lonesome Dove is located at 2406 North Main Street in the Stockyards. Lunch and dinner are served. Reservations are highly recommended call 817.740.8810 or go on-line at www.lonesomedovebistro.com.
Bon appetite y'all.