John Bon "Jovi" nell is coming to West 7th and hopefully by the beginning of next year. This is great news for fans of his signature restaurant, Bonnell's Fine Texas Cuisine. And he's completely cool with the Bon Jovi comparisons.
Waters will focus on his coastal seafood recipes and will include an Oyster Bar in the old Bailey's spot in the West 7th development. If your'e one an elite Star-Telegram subscriber, click here for more information from Bud Kennedy. Or just keep reading here for free and ignore paying the Star-Telegram Internet Gods.
If the article isn't available, worry not, for I have obtained an exclusive interview with the world famous, home grown John Bonnell*:
FWHITW: John, what is it about Fort Worth that drew you here?
John Bon-Jovi-nell: Well, I'm a cowboy, on a steel horse I ride.
FWHITW: Absolutely. Why did you decide to open Waters?
John Bon-Jovi-nell: Its my life. Its now or never. I ain't gonna live forever. I just want to live while I'm alive.
FWHITW: Do you have an idea of who'll be your main sous chef or other important staff?
John Bon-Jovi-nell: Tommy and Gina. He used to work on the docks. But the unions been on strike, he's down on his luck, its tough. So tough. And Gina used to work at a diner all day so she knows the restaurant business.
If you haven't been to Bonnell's restaurant on the south side of town then you're missing out. Chef Bonnell is acclaimed throughout the country for his technique and style. He has become well known for his focus on using local and seasonal products to provide the best taste and highest level of freshness. But he's equally well known for his wild game. Anybody who has enjoyed his elk tenderloin knows what I'm talking about.
This is a great restaurant for the West 7th area and should be a huge hit with the users of the Will Rogers Coliseum (stock show, cutting horse competitors, etc.). Although it will be far from a hole in the wall, its one of our local chefs showing his chops and helping out the thriving West 7th area.
More information will be coming if Chef Bonnell reads this and decides to provide alternative answers to the questions above.
* This interview may not have actually happened.
More information will be coming if Chef Bonnell reads this and decides to provide alternative answers to the questions above.
* This interview may not have actually happened.
4 comments:
it sounds like a great place to eat.
We love your new restaurant….thank you, thank you, thank you…
Tim
www.elegantlywed.com
what???... *This interview may have not actually happened?... What's that about?
Just including all necessary disclosures. Plus, despite my numerous nights of sitting outside his house, he never wants to talk with me. I can't figure it out.
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