Wednesday, March 22, 2006
"Ten" fills a FW gap!
FWJoey and I checked out a new "lounge" in Fort Worth. It is called "Ten" and coins itself as a bar and cigar lounge. As we were sitting at the bar, FWJoey summed up the place well....he said it felt less like a lounge and more like an upscale bar. I tend to agree. It has a lounge feel because of the cool, lounge music and because of the black leather couches scattered about the large interior. However, it has the feel of an upscale bar because there are numerous tables (both high tops and regular tops) available for seating as well. When I think of "lounge", I think of nothing but plush couches and oversized chairs.
Whatever you want to call it - one thing is for sure - you will want to revisit this place again and again. The bar's owner, October Pennington, was super friendly and pleasant. We chatted about how badly FW needed an upscale bar where adults can go enjoy an after work drink and good conversation. She stated she does not intend to have live music at "Ten" because it makes it too difficult to carry on conversation. I completely agree!! I have come to hate live music unless I am at a concert. If the venue is small, live music often makes you want to cover your ears (think Ridglea Wine Room which thanfully has now been purchased by David, the owner of Cafe Aspen, and best I can tell, he has axed the live music - good choice, David).
Pop's Safari and Cigar Lounge is a personal favorite of mine, but many friends do not enjoy going because you leave smelling like a cigar. Plus, another potential downside is that there is not a full bar so no pommegrande martinis ladies and no scotch men. At "Ten" - you can enjoy a cocktail of your choice, or wine or beer. Plus, there is a separate room (that reminds me of a huge humidor) that is available for persons smoking cigars. In the bar area, there are top of the line ventilators that are said to do a great job of keeping the patron's clothes from smelling like an ashtray.
We went during happy hour and FWJoey enjoyed $1.50 Shiner drafts. I enjoyed a couple yummy dirty martinis ($8) made by Tyler (he adds a special ingredient that made them extra fabulous). Everything during happy hour is $1.00 off the regular price.
Ten also serves a handful of hors d'ouvres such as spanakopita and chesse boards. We haven't tried them yet, but they are incredibly reasonable in price at $5.50 per item.
We will definitely be checking this place out again and again!! You should do the same!
Whatever you want to call it - one thing is for sure - you will want to revisit this place again and again. The bar's owner, October Pennington, was super friendly and pleasant. We chatted about how badly FW needed an upscale bar where adults can go enjoy an after work drink and good conversation. She stated she does not intend to have live music at "Ten" because it makes it too difficult to carry on conversation. I completely agree!! I have come to hate live music unless I am at a concert. If the venue is small, live music often makes you want to cover your ears (think Ridglea Wine Room which thanfully has now been purchased by David, the owner of Cafe Aspen, and best I can tell, he has axed the live music - good choice, David).
Pop's Safari and Cigar Lounge is a personal favorite of mine, but many friends do not enjoy going because you leave smelling like a cigar. Plus, another potential downside is that there is not a full bar so no pommegrande martinis ladies and no scotch men. At "Ten" - you can enjoy a cocktail of your choice, or wine or beer. Plus, there is a separate room (that reminds me of a huge humidor) that is available for persons smoking cigars. In the bar area, there are top of the line ventilators that are said to do a great job of keeping the patron's clothes from smelling like an ashtray.
We went during happy hour and FWJoey enjoyed $1.50 Shiner drafts. I enjoyed a couple yummy dirty martinis ($8) made by Tyler (he adds a special ingredient that made them extra fabulous). Everything during happy hour is $1.00 off the regular price.
Ten also serves a handful of hors d'ouvres such as spanakopita and chesse boards. We haven't tried them yet, but they are incredibly reasonable in price at $5.50 per item.
We will definitely be checking this place out again and again!! You should do the same!
