FOOD: Woodshed Smokehouse
ACTIVITY: Kimbell Art Museum
It finally felt like Fall today. Crisp, cool air combined with warm, radiant sunshine. What a better way to spend a perfect fall day than taking a short road trip and eating BBQ outside on a patio. Today Jack and I decided it would be fun and different to make the 45 minute drive to Fort Worth, have lunch, and walk through the Kimbell Art Museum. We got a few recommendations from TCU friends and decided to eat at Woodshed Smokehouse, a Tim Love restaurant. It was the perfect choice for a day like today. We sat outside where we were able to enjoy the cool weather and hear the live guitar music. The Woodshed attracts an eclectic crowd - TCU students, couples, biker gangs, and families all enjoy the casual environment and delicious grub together at picnic tables.
The entire menu sounds delicious, but we went directly with our waiter's recommendations. We started with the hummus dip. This dip was not your ordinary hummus. It was served warm and had a creamy texture and smooth smoked garlic flavor. The hummus was paired with homemade crispy tortilla chips and soft "camp bread." The camp bread was the second star on the plate. It was like a soft, more flavorful, version of naan. The chips and the bread paired perfectly with the warm hummus.
Our main courses came out very fast and overall the service was excellent. Jack ordered the beef brisket and 1/2 a rack of pork ribs. Both were delicious but the brisket was the better of the two. It was tender, juicy and cooked perfectly. The ribs had a dry rub on them that locked in flavor but they were a little dry. Sauce was served on the side that had an overall sweetness to it that was cut by an acidic undertone. The ribs were definitely better dipped in the BBQ sauce. I ordered the beef tacos. I was a little nervous about ordering the waiter's recommendation because he described them as spicy and similar to a Mongolian beef, but he promised they were the best. I couldn't agree more. The Asian flavors were surprising at a BBQ joint, but the beef was so tender and flavorful that I wouldn't care what type of restaurant they came from. The white corn tortillas were soft and the ideal vehicle for devouring the supple beef. I would absolutely order those tacos again.
Despite the strong desire to take a nap after our large lunch, we headed to the Kimbell Art Museum to see the recently opened Picasso and Matisse exhibit. It happened to be Family Day at the Museum so the exhibit was free, but it was packed. It really is a great collection of art with interesting pieces. It is hard to think of a better way to spend the perfect fall afternoon.
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