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Country cuisine deep-fried and served with a smile
is still hot at some area restaurants, where diet trends
don't stand a chance against years of tasty tradition.
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' At Verna's Cafe on Euless Boulevard,Verna Kight rushes Atkins-defying lunches to folks who are obviously not counting
carbs.One specialty is a double-patty cheeseburger smothered in chili and served with french fries.
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whether you want one or two
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diners where waitresses buzz over to
your table,whip out the order pad and
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In a world gone mad for the Atkins
and South Beach diets, some restaurants Kight tends to regulars Foster McMillan, right, and Jim Sem-
mens during a recent lunch rush. "People only stay on those
in Northeast Tarrant County resolutely diets for so long. And when they fall off the wagon, this is
where they come,"Kight says.
continue to serve the chicken- History shows that chang- Hence the smothered pork
fried steak,mashed potatoes ing eating habits is a daunting chops and the James Smith
and biscuits with gravy that task,said Susan Tucker, Special,named for a retired
propelled them to local fame. archivist with the Culinary Euless fireman.It's a double-
And they're thriving. Collection at Tulane Universi- patty,open-faced cheeseburg-
"I really don't offer any of ty in New Orleans.The collet- er smothered in chili and
that"carb counting,says tion includes hundreds of served with french fries.
cheery Verna Kight,owner of cookbooks and culinary histo- Over. at Joe's Coffee Shop in
Verna's Cafe in Euless,which ry books. Watauga,carb consciousness
has done a brisk business for "You can try moderation, ;
28 years."Now people can do but there's no way people in isn't a high priority,said Eddie
their own carb diet—eat all New Orleans are going to stop Lavender,who owns the
the meat,cheese and eggs they eating rice,"she said."It's just -year-old restaurant.While it
want,and we can sub those for like in the late 1890s to 1900s, offers chopped sirloin with
when it was thought tomatoes cottage cheese and tomatoes
hash browns. g ,
"But people only stay on were very unhealthy.There and grilled chicken as well as
those diets for so long.And was this campaign to get Ital- fried,.it's hard to resist the
when they fall off the wagon, ian inunigrants to give them allure of Joe's mashed potatoes
this is where they come." up•" and macaroni and cheese.
At Babe's Chicken Dinner The effort failed,and the And the appeal of such
House in Roanoke,"it's very, tomato was eventually eateries isn't merely a matter
very basic,"owner Paul Vm- absolved of its reputation,she of raw carrots versus fried
yard said."Fried chicken, said. okra.Fans cite the down-home
mashed potatoes,biscuits and Retiree Charlie DeMarque, customer service,let-your-
grandma's corn,which is right -70,of Granbury says Northeast hair-down ambience and tradi-
off the cob." Tarrant County restaurants tion.
Willhoite's on Main Street that cling to hometown cook- Verna's regular Carroll
in Grapevine recently began ing fill a niche. Ford,73,a Euless retiree,gives
putting"Atkins-friendly"labels Verna's is"the working Verna's waitress Jean Robin-
on a few of its buffet items.But man's cafe,with a lot of carbs son of Euless high marks.
the emphasis at the 23-year- to keep your energy up,"he "Jean's one of those typical
old restaurant is still on such said. old-style waitresses.She'll slap
standards as meatloaf,corn- you with her order pad if you
bread and mashed potatoes don't do it right,"he said.
with gravy,manager John
Mayfield said.
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At Babe's,in business for JI ien there's the decor. "Now that's return,"she
nearly 10 years,"we treat At Joe's,children's crayon said."I've been very blessed."
everybody that comes in like drawings are posted near the At Babe's,there's no dessert
' long-lost kinfolk,"Vinyard cash register.But the real work menu,but customers can
said."We don't beat our brains of art is the revolving four- nonetheless appease a sweet
out on whether you place the shelf,see-through pie case, ; tooth by resorting to an old
drinks on the right side or left-, with cherry,banana,pecan and custom.
' we just keep your drink full" chocolate pies.Some boast "We put sorghum and hon-
At Willhoite's,servers know nut-sprinkled meringue deep- ey and butter on the table,and
many of their customers.well er than any snowdrift in Texas we just keep these biscuits-
enough to look at them and history. coming,"Vmyard said."A lot
say,"You're an iced tea"or Babe's has a different sort of of people—.particularly coun-
"You're.a Diet Coke." atmosphere.Vinyard flaunts try folks—are used to taking
Jennifer Rampley,26,of his collection of chicken those three things to biscuits
Euless continues a long tradi- hooks,reminiscent of the days and making a dessert out of it.
' tion of trekking to Willhoite's when his grandma would send "We think there will be a
almost daily,despite recently him out to snare a hapless bird place for these kinds of things
beginning the South Beach for dinner. for a long time."
Diet.These days,she chooses Another priceless element Terry Lee Goodrich,(817)685-3812
a chicken breast and cottage of these restaurants is tradi- tgoodrich@star-teiegram.com
cheese,but she still delights in tion.
Willhoite's down-home ser- Kight uses her grandmoth-
' vice. er's recipes for from-scratch
"You never feel overdressed meringue and cream pies:
or underdressed,and I know coconut,pineapple,banana,
' all the.waitresses,"she said chocolate and lemon.And
these days,grandkids of some
of her fust customers are com-
ing in to try dishes that have
' gained a reputation.
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ThreeDo" Night toperformat Daze
By TERRY LEE GOODRICH Parks & Community Services tarist Nick Colionne,jazz band benefit festival pproduction. '
STAR TELEGRAM STAFF WRITER director. Emerald City and Mulberry The nonalcoholic fest fea-
EULESS — The popular The annual event, which Lane, four-singer-songwriter tures tree giveaways and plant
1970s band Three Dog Night, usually attracts more than sisters. , sales. Grounds are north
pop singer-songwriter Cyndi 200,000 people, runs April 23 Three Dog Night, known Airport Freeway and west of
Lauper and singer Davy Jones, to 25 and features oldies, jazz for its song Mama Told Me Bear Creek Parkway. The
formerly of The Monkees,will and pop music. (Not to Come), has been a event is free, but passes are
headline the Arbor Daze festi- Also booked are 1960s soul headliner at the festival four required to enter the main
val in April, city officials band The Boxtops, jazz saxo- times, and Jones performed in stage. Parking is $5; free for
announced Saturday. phonist Dave Koz, pop singer 2000,McDonald said. Euless residents. Call (817)'
"It's an interesting lineup— Taylor Dayne, Sam the Sham Announcements were made 685-1666 for passes.
pretty much spans the globe," (of Woolly Bully fame), vari- at the Conference Centre at Terry Lee Goodrich,(817)685-3812
said Ray McDonald, the city's ety band Crawfish, jazz gui- Texas Star during an auction to terry@star-telegram.com
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By ELLEN SCHROEDER Two cities get the proposed change would Key e4eetion dates '
and J'-'HN KIRSCH
the go-ahead give residents more choices U April 28- First day of ear-
STAR•TELEGRAMSTAFF WRITERS and boost economic growth.for elections in May. A g ly voting for May 15 elections
Tarrant County commis- Euless group plans to begin "Each community is going n May 11-Last day of early '
sioners set alcohol-sales elec- gathering signatures to look out for their own,"said voting
tions for May 15 in Haltom seeking a wine election in Alex Horton, chairman of the ®May 15-Election day
City and North Richland Hills September Euless Wine Sales Committee.
after officials verified enough p "We simply feel in Euless that
signatures on residents' peti- sales for off-premises con- it's a benefit to our retailers Residents in Haltom City '
tions. sumption. and it's e benefit to our resi- and North Richland Hills
Haltom City voters will The growing interest in eas- dents t:;have it" launched petition drives last
decide whether to allow ing alcohol restrictions was Trophy Club voters year seeking alcohol-sales t
mixed-drink sales in restau- underscored Tuesday when a approved alcohol sales Feb. 7. elections.Tarrant County offi-
rants and beer and wine sales Euless residents group Haslet, Northlake, Richland cials will administer the elec-
for off-premises consumption. announced plans to campaign Hills, Southlake, Watauga and tions, but the cities will bear '
North Richland Hills will for a September wine-sales Westlake have also legalized the cost.
decide whether to allow wine election.A group member said alcohol sales in recent years. Haltom City will pay about
$10,000 for its election, to be ness of the May 15 election.
held the same day as the City North Richland Hills Citi- '
Council election. zens for Economic Growth
Supporters say alcohol sales raised$42,050 in contributions
could help attract businesses and loans between Oct.31 and
and increase tax revenues. Dec. 31, according to a cam- '
"We're looking forward to paign fmance report.
it,and I'm confident the voters The biggest donor was
will pass it," said David Harp- North Hills Mall, which made
er,a petition-drive organizer. a $10,000 contribution and a '
North Richland Hills' elec- $15,000 loan,the report says.
tion will cost$9,100. ONLINE:www.haltomcitytx.com
Mike Madar, chairman of www.nrhtx.com
the group working for wine Ellen Schroeder,(817)685-3815 ,
sales in North Richland Hills, eschroeder@star-telegram.com
said backers will meet soon to John Kirsch,(817)685-3805
discuss raising public aware- jkirsch@star-telegram.com
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By KATHY A.GOOLSBY doesn't cost an arm and a leg,"said 23; 9 a.m. to midnight April 24; vendors and entertainment.Main
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Staff writer Mindy Herring, program coordi- and 10 a.m.to 7 p.m.April 25 Stage will feature Sam the Sam.
Recent warm weather and an nator for the 16th annual Arbor Where:Follow signs to the fes- Crawfish, The Box Tops, Davy
bundance of coming outdoor ac- Daze festival in Euless. - tival grounds northwest of state Jones of The Monkees and Three
ivities in northeast Tarrant Coun- From huge festivals to small highways 360 and 183. Dog Night on April 23; Mulberry
ty are giving residents plenty of gatherings,from music and art to Details: Carnival preview Lane, Taylor Dane and Cyndi
reasons to get out and enjoy wine and trains,there's something night April 22 features unlimited Lauper on April 24;and Emerald
springtime. for every taste this spring. carnival rides for $12 advance or City Band, Nick Colionne and
Many events are family-orient- $15 on site. Dave Koz on April'25.
ed and affordable. FESU :LLS From April 23 to 25,the festival Cost:Admission and concerts
1h "We want to promote some- What:.Arbor Daze in Euless features free Kidz Zone, arts and
ing for the family to go to that When:Noon to midnight April crafts,business expo booths,food
e free,but tickets are required to
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the stage area Parking is$5
r nonresidents,free to residents
with an advance parking pass.
Contact: For information or
advance parking or concert passes,
sit Midway Recreation Center at
300 W.Midway Drive or call 817-
�85-1666.
What: Art in the Square in
Southlake Town Square
kitists
When: 4 to 11 p.m. April 23 ' I `�N
close at 9 p.m.);10 am.to � 1'
p.m.April 24(artists close at 9 t r ,t t _f
m.);11 am.to 6 p.m.April 25 *
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Northeast corner of
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Details: The art festival fea-
res more than 120 local and na-
onal artists,entertainment, mu- -
sic on two stages, children's.Pi
vities and food vendors. New
is year is a youth music show-
e at 1 p.m. April 25 featuring ,` ,,,i —wi, ��� �' `: �r'> �' •�
student musicians from the Car- r '
11 and Grapevine-Cofleyville
hoot districts. FILE 2000/Staff photo
Cost:Free Like previous Arbor Daze festivals,this year's event in Euless will feature carnival rides.
Contact: For information,call Carnival preview night April 22 features unlimited rides for$12 advance or 015 on site.
�17-421-6792.
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What: 20th annual Main Singer (Beatles music)on June 11.
Street Days Festival in Grapevine Candi Cost:Free
When:6 to 11:30 p.m.May 14; Lauper is Contact: For information,ca'
10 a.m.to 11:30 p.m.May 15;and
11 a.m.to 6 p.m.May 16 • ' scheduled 817-427-6600.
to perform
Where:Downtown Grapevine April 2.4 at What:Third annual Concert'
Details: The event features the Arbor the Park in Hurst
arts and crafts,street dances,car-
Daze When:7 to 8 p.m.Apri123
nival rides, short runs on the ° " When:
in Where: Chisholm Park, 220
Grapevine Vintage Railroad, the Euless. Norwood Drive
Grapevine Heritage Gunfighters, Details: The concert featur�
American Indians and food,bev- the Northeast Orchestra with
erages and Texas wine. Concerts z Richard Thomas.
include the Bellamy Brothers ons} °
Cost:Free
May 14.A new railroad switching Contact: For information,
tower and statue of farmer Mayor Cal
817-788-7320.
B.R.Wall will be dedicated.
Cost: Admission is $6 for JOHANNES EISELE/Agence France-Presse i Ly STT IIA 11ME
adults,$3 for ages 62 and older,$2 What:Stories Under the Star
for ages 6 to 12 and free for ages 5 When:7 p.m.Thursdays,April Contact: For information,call in Hurst
and younger with a maximum 1 to May 27 817-952-2128. When:7:30 to 9 p.m.May 7
charge of$15 per family.A week- Where:On the lawn of the Old Where: Hurst Recreatiol�
end pass is$10,or$15 for a metal Bedford School, 2400 School What:A Lotta Night Music in Center,700 Mary Drive
souvenir badge pass. Lane North Richland Hills Details: The evening of tales
Contact: For information or Details: Scheduled perfor- When: 7 to 9 p.m. April 2 to features the Tarrant Area Guild o�
advance tickets,call 817-410-3185 mantes are Emerald City Band June 11. Storytellers and is for all ages.
or visit the Convention&Visitors (variety)on April 1, University of Where: Green Valley Park, Cost:Free
Bureau at 1 Liberty Park Plaza North Texas Jazz Repertory En- 7701 Smithfield Road Contact: For information,call
near Main and Texas streets, or semble on April 8, The Rankins Details: Scheduled perfor- 817-788-7320. '
visit wwwgrapevinetexasusa.com. ('50s music) on April 15, Cuvee mances are The Duffin Family
CONCERTS Pockets
on April 22, Empty (bluegrass and gospel)on April 2, E-mail kgoolsby@dallasnews.com
Pockets (country-western) on Me and Pooch(pop favorites of the or call 817-865-4959
What: 'Twilight Thursdays in April 29,Mariachi Alteno(maria- last 50 years) on April 16, King '
Bedford chi)on May 6,American Chamber Creole(classic party rock)on April
Brass on May 13,Zack King(rock 30,Crazy bout Patsy(a tribute to
'n'roll)on May 20,and Brothers 3 Patsy Cline)on May,14,W.C.Clark
(Celtic music)on May 27. (blues, rhythm and groove) on '
Cost:Free May 28,and Me and My Monkey
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People
Banking & finance
Gary Green has been named presi-
dent of the new Summit Bank in
Euless. He had been with SouthTrust.
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