Posts by Janie H Pace

Three mysteries surround the Miraculous Staircase at the Loretto Chapel in Santa Fe: who built it, the engineering behind its construction, and the materials used. History of the Loretto Chapel In 1869, Archbishop Jean-Baptiste Lamy hired two French architects Antoine Mouly and his son Projectus to construct the mother church of the Archdiocese of Santa Fe,…

The Wicked Butcher in the new Sinclair Hotel Feast on steaks and seafood at the Wicked Butcher, a modern steakhouse inside historic downtown Fort Worth’s Sinclair Hotel, led by culinary team Chefs Richard Triptow and Austin Carlson. Walk into the hotel lobby and take the stairs down to the lower level where you will find…

I love to stay at historic luxury hotels as often as I can, and Fort Worth has its fair share. Here is my list of eight great places to stay. The New Sinclair Autograph Collection Marriott Hotel The New Sinclair Autograph Collection Marriott Hotel downtown features high-tech innovations in its 164 guest rooms and a…

Spend a Day at the Stockyards National Historic District Visit the Stockyards National Historic District north of downtown Fort Worth. Park at the east end of E. Exchange and get to the shady oaks out front of the Stockyards Visitor’s Center to see the twice-daily longhorn cattle drive at 11:30 am and 4:00 pm. Walk…

Play, Stay, Eat in Fort Worth, Texas Story and photos by Janie Pace (unless otherwise indicated) Fort Worth’s History Doubling in population since 1990, Fort Worth is famous for its cowboys and culture, Where the West Begins, and the nickname “Cowtown.” The 1843 Treaty of Bird’s Fort between the Republic of Texas and many Native…

Restaurant Review Discover Lockwood Distillery “We’re just all one big family, now.” Those words, scrolled in gold letters on the wall, perfectly describes this new neighborhood distillery-eatery in Richardson. Owned by distiller Evan Batt and his wife, Sally, and named for the street located near North Central Expressway at West Belt Line Road, Lockwood Distilling…

In a world full of wonders waiting to be discovered, Machu Pichu has long been one of the top 5 most desired destinations around the world. For some people, it is a spiritual quest which draws them to Machu Pichu, a hope of discovering something more.  For others, it is the echoing mystery of a…

Enjoy one of former President and Mrs. Bush’s special dishes. Named for the 43rd President of the United States, Café 43, at The George W. Bush Presidential Library, is a modern American restaurant featuring seasonally and sustainably sourced food. Executive Chef John Maas has crafted a contemporary menu featuring organic, casually elegant meals that include…