Celeb sightings: Stars love these Fort Worth restaurants

Fort Worth’s vibrant culinary landscape has been attracting celebrity attention, with visiting stars sampling local flavors from barbecue joints to upscale steakhouses. Recent sightings and social media posts reveal the go-to spots for actors, musicians, and sports figures, showcasing the city’s diverse dining options and highlighting local favorites that have caught the eye of Hollywood and beyond.

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No. 1: ‘Landman’ actor Jon Hamm loves Fort Worth BBQ; stops by second joint in Near Southside

Actor Jon Hamm and wife, Anna Osceola, ordered a little bit of everything at this Cowtown favorite, the pitmaster said. | Published March 8, 2024 | Read Full Story by Brayden Garcia

No. 2: Billy Bob Thornton chows down on Fort Worth Hurtado BBQ at Taylor Sheridan’s ranch

Here’s what the barbecue restaurant owner, Brandon Hurtado, had to say about his meeting with the “Bad Santa” actor. | Published March 11, 2024 | Read Full Story by Brayden Garcia

No. 3: What flavor did ‘Landman’ actor Jon Hamm order at Fort Worth’s Curly’s Frozen Custard?

Jon Hamm and his wife, Anna Osceola, dropped by the Fort Worth frozen treat stand. This is the second sighting of the “Mad Men” star around town in a week. | Published March 6, 2024 | Read Full Story by Brayden Garcia

No. 4: NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal stops by Fort Worth to open new chicken restaurant

The 15-time NBA All-Star signed autographs and took photos with fans at Tuesday’s grand opening. | Published September 4, 2024 | Read Full Story by Brayden Garcia

No. 5: Keith Lee walks out of ‘the dopest restaurant’ in Fort Worth without bags, only love

Popular TikTok food critic, Keith Lee, visited this Fort Worth restaurant and raved about its mission. Here’s what he had to say. | Published February 2, 2024 | Read Full Story by David Montesino

This report was produced with the help of AI tools, which summarized previous stories reported and written by McClatchy journalists. It was edited by journalists in our News division.