Bailey's Prime Steakhouse and Patrizio Pasta

"Bailey's Prime Steakhouse and Patrizio Pasta coming to West 7th."

That is the headline at DFW.com and the Star-Telegram website. The Star-Telegram article is little more than an announcement. I have never been to the Bailey's Steakhouse in Dallas, so I did a little research. The steakhouse was reviewed by the The Dallas Morning News restaurant critic -- but not favorably. As a matter of fact, he pretty much trashed it. http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontentl

I have to admit to having mixed feelings on the mega-steakhouses in general, at least from the view of a personal dining choice. The cost to build and build-out one of these places is anywhere from 2 -- 10 million dollars. The Del Friscos in Philly cost around 7 million, I hear. The prospective clientele for these restaurants is not the local diner but the business diner. We need them in the city but when the wife and I are going out for a special dinner, I want the money going into good food and not faux-velvet wall paper. But that's me.

Patrizio Pasta looks like a nice medium priced Italian restaurant. Again, I have never been to any of their Dallas-area locations.

Let's hope for the best in both restaurants, anyone with a comment on Bailey's or Patrizios please weigh in. Thanks.

Fort Worth Downtown Review

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The premier issue of the Fort Worth Downtown Review is out and on the newstands. Well, actually in the restaurants and hotels of Downtown-South.

Look for a copy --- or go to http://www.fwdowntownreview.com and click on "Pages."

Many Fort Worth food and Fort Worth news weblogs were included in the "Lists" section. The magazine is oriented to Fort Worth visitors as a guide to enjoying our fair city.

Please make comments and suggestions to rsmith@fwsummit.com. She would love to hear from you.

Fort Worth's Best Beer

Fort Worth has its fair share of establishments where a cold pint can be enjoyed in the summertime.

Flying Saucer, Houston Street Patio, Ginger Man, Bull and the Bush, Paddy Red's, to name just a few, are all places that highlight the enjoyment of a fresh draught. The Ginger Man even has the occasional event, such as next week's, " Beer Tasting, Summer Sippers." (August 1, $30, for more information: gingermanpub.com)

The Star Telegram, July 22, ran a good article on the best summer selections for beer drinkers. Included: our very own Rahr Brewery, Summertime Wheat, and Shiner's Smoakhaus.

http://www.star-telegram.com

Have a little known favorite? Please pass it on.