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July 2006

Another nice week in Texas. Bass Hall was just lovely, although sound was a little bit of an issue at this venue. The Sundance Square area around the Hall had loads of restaurants and shops. Try to take some time to explore there. Our housing was not downtown, so I didn't spend as much time looking around as I would have liked. It was also really hot again, and the last place I wanted to be was outside.

So, that being said, I don't have a ton of stuff to post for Fort Worth. But my castmates have come through with several recommendations.

Pop culture lookout! The 70's sci-fi fave "Logan's Run" was filmed around Fort Worth. The water gardens which are used in the film are in the Downtown area - although they are currently closed for renovation. And the Hulen mall is where some of the city interior scenes were filmed.

Bars/Clubs

   

Flying Saucer
111 E 4th St
Fort Worth, TX 76102
Phone: 817-336-7468

Right across from Bass Hall. Several kinds of beer. Awesome atmosphere. A great place to chill out after the show. Live music!
~Enrico, Mamma Mia!

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Pete's Dueling Piano Bar
621 Houston St.
Fort Worth, TX
(next to the library)
Phone: 817-335-PETE (7383)
Wed-Sat, 7:00 PM-2:00 AM

So, so, so, so much fun for great music and you can sing along! Great crowd as well!
~Enrico, Mamma Mia!

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Hotels

   

Homestead Studio Suites Hotel
1601 River Run
(Off of University)
Fort Worth, TX 76107
Phone: 817-338-4808
www.homesteadhotels.com

A bit lower end than many Homestead Suites/Extended Stay America. Mostly small rooms, although I lucked out and got one at an end of the hallway. This one is a two-story, motel-type with exterior entry only and no elevators to the second floor. The rooms do have kitchenettes with burners, but they are not well stocked. All I had at first was one small pot. The location was OK, near the zoo and the museum district, but it was so hot, who wanted to go to the zoo? There is a decent shopping center across the street and a couple of restaurants within walking distance. It did have a good-sized laundry room, but unless you really just want a cheap week, I wouldn't stay here again.
~Laura, Mamma Mia!

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Restaurants

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Fuzzy's Taco Shop
2917 W. Berry
(at University)
Fort Worth, Texas
Phone: 817-924-7943

Great, cheap, late night eats. We found it to be a more healthy alternative to fast food. All burritos and tacos are freshly made, and there are fish and vegetarian options as well. Open after the show until 2:00 AM.
~Julia, Mamma Mia!

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Joe T Garcia's Mexican Restaurant
2201 N. Commerce St.
Fort Worth, TX 76106
Cross Street: 23rd Street
Phone: 817-626-4356

Unbelievable homestyle Mexican. In an old house and if it's cool enough the outdoor patio is beautiful with a pool in the middle. Two items on the menu: fajitas and enchiladas. Both the chicken and beef fajitas were wonderful. Magaritas. . . unreal.
~Ann & Colin, Mamma Mia!

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Ol' South Pancake House
1509 S. University Drive
Fort Worth, TX 76107-9571
Phone: 817-336-0311

Located within walking of the Homestead Suites. Their motto is "Sho' good eatin'; cain't be beaten." Good country breakfasts; great spiced apple pancakes. Decent prices; cheaper than IHOP.
~Milo, Mamma Mia!

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Piranha Killer Sushi
335 W 3rd St
Fort Worth, Texas 76102
Phone: 817-348-0200
http://www.piranhakillersushi.com/

Located a few blocks from Bass Hall, this sushi restaurant had good sushi at reasonable prices. The night we were there they were out of a lot sushi/sashimi but all the rolls we had were delicious and served very attractively. The tempura was a little heavy on the batter. The place was busy on a Monday night, which is a good sign. They had polite and efficient service. Lesley (one of our company managers) went back again and they were booked solid but they found her a table anyway because they had remembered her from before (and she was on crutches)
~Ian, Mamma Mia!

Good menu, good sushi. Really close to Bass Hall.
~Cast Member, Mamma Mia!

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Massage
   

STARS Physical Therapy
Tracie Graves, Massage Therapist
1555 Merrimac Circle
Suite 200
Fort Worth, TX 76107
Phone: 817-870-4949
Fax: 817-338-2940

Located next door to the Homestead Suites, behind the Denny's on University. Tracie was very good. She charged a dollar an hour. She was much more of an aggressive, therapeutic massage than a foo-foo one. No amenities or atmosphere if that's what you like, but a good solid massage including stretching where needed. I came out of this energized and ready to work, rather than relaxed and ready to nap.
~Laura, Mamma Mia!

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If you have any great Fort Worth suggestions, please submit them