Chadra Mezza
1622 Park Place
Near Southside
Mon-Sat: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
http://www.chadramezza.com/

Chadra is a long-time favorite in the Near Southside, and serves up a variety of Lebanese and Italian dishes in a festive atmosphere on Park Place just off 8th Avenue. Many dishes are either vegetarian or can be made so upon request. Greek Salad, Spaghettini, Fettucini Alfredo, Penne a la Vodka, Shawarma, the Mezza, Garlic Knots, Hummus, Manakish, Babaganouj, Balila, Tabouli, Falafel Wrap, Vegetarian Pizza, Eggplant Parmigiana, Tortellini Alfredo, and more – there’s always something vegetarian at Chadra.

Sidewalk or patio dining: Yes
Pedestrian Access: Nearby 8th Avenue is high-traffic, and sidewalks on Park Place are small, but usually not a problem
Bicycle Access: Sharrowed & signed bike route to the rear, no dedicated bike racks.
Transit access: The T bus route #6
Car access: Parking on-street and in back.

Posted in Restaurants at July 20th, 2009.

Spiral Diner
1314 W. Magnolia
Near Southside
Tue-Sat: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Sun: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
http://www.spiraldiner.com

The only all-vegan restaurant in Fort Worth, Spiral Diner is a vegan’s nirvana. Featuring a wide range of all-vegan dishes, with ever-changing monthly specials. Sunday mornings bring an all-vegan, all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast.

Sidewalk or patio dining: Yes
Pedestrian Access: Excellent
Bicycle Access: Excellent – plenty of bike racks, on-street bike lanes
Transit access: The T bus route #4
Car access: Parking on-street and in back

Posted in Restaurants at July 12th, 2009.