Fort Worth, Texas chef Tim Love is known as much for his freewheeling personality as his signature urban western cuisine. As chef and owner of The Lonesome Dove Western Bistro and The Love Shack, he is as comfortable cooking for the Dallas Cowboys as he is for his own kids, and his inspired and innovative dishes have earned critical and popular acclaim.

In 2000, Love opened the critically acclaimed Lonesome Dove Western Bistro in the historic Fort Worth Stockyards district, earning his reputation as a veritable meat master for his preparations of everything from steaks to rabbit, wild boar, kangaroo, elk, and even rattlesnake.

In 2002, Love bought the venerable Stockyards bar, the White Elephant Saloon.  In close proximity to the Lonesome Dove Western Bistro, the Saloon is a Stockyards hotspot, hosting live music 7 nights a week and featuring artists in the popular Texas Country music scene.

In 2007, Love opened a classic burger joint called The Love Shack, also in the Stockyards, and it was another instant hit, earning three stars from The Dallas Morning News, and was singled out as having the "most perfect burger on the planet" by The Fort Worth Star-Telegram. Love's second Love Shack location opened in 2009, and in April 2011 he opened a third location, this time in his hometown of Denton, Texas.

In 2012, Love opened the Woodshed Smokehouse on the banks of the Trinity River in Fort Worth.  This unique restaurant is chef Tim Love's homage to all things grilled, roasted, and slow-cooked, featuring an ever rotating selection of beef, chicken, pork, wild game, fish, and vegetables, all cooked over a variety of woods and fire sources. 

Through his restaurants and work in the community for such causes as Burgers 4 Babies in support of Fort Worth's NICU Helping Hands Foundation or Spoons Across America, Love has become the de facto culinary ambassador for the state of Texas, always doing his fans and family proud. His charm and southern hospitality are always on display, whether it's at his restaurants or at culinary events and cultural festivals around the world such as the Food & Wine Classic in Aspen, the South Beach Wine & Food Festival, and as the official chef of Austin City Limits.

To feature Chef Love and his award winning cuisine at your institution, trade show, banquets, or various other engagements, please contact: Dani Byerley, 817-624-9712.



Chef Love is known for his sophisticated interpretations of U.S. western cuisine. "Urban Western" as Tim likes to call it, blends cuts of wild game, poultry, fish, and steak, with the unique flavors, indigenous ingredients and diverse influences from cultures across the Southwest. With his dishes encompassing flavors as big as Texas , Chef Love is being lauded as one of the South's premiere chefs & restaurateurs.

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When not in his kitchens, Chef Love can be found in select cities across the World. Check back here often to stay on top of his itenerary!



Food & Wine Classic
Aspen, CO

June 15 2012 - - Chef Tim Love will be participating in the Food & Wine Classic in Aspen, Co. June 15-17, 2012. More details to follow.







Opened in 2000, The Lonesome Dove Western Bistro, located in Fort Worth's Historic Stockyards District, has quickly become the city's premiere dining establishment.

Chef/Owner Tim Love has designed a menu influenced by all of the ingredients and cultures that have been a part of the West since the first adventure began on the Goodnight-Loving and Chisholm Trails -- with an added level of modern sophistication.

Items on the Lonesome Dove Bistro menu range from an inventive selection of steaks and seafood to dishes such as Wagyu Tomahawk, Kangaroo Carpaccio, Rocky Mountain Elk Ribeye, Wild Boar, and Rabbit & Rattlesnake.

The Lonesome Dove Western Bistro has received numerous awards and acclaim from the likes of Wine Spectator, Food & Wine, Zagat Survey, Southern Living, Esquire, The New York Times, Fort Worth Star-Telegram & The Dallas Morning News.

Let the Lonesome Dove Western Bistro take care of your  private dining arrangements.  We are able to accommodate groups from 1 - 400 and have hosted events for many of Dallas / Fort Worth's Fortune 100 & 500 companies, wedding receptions, graduation parties, and even charity fundraising galas.

The Menu: To ensure proper and prompt service, a pre-set menu is required for all private parties.

Dinner Menus | Buffet Menus | Cocktail Menus | Lunch Menus

Your menu selection should be submitted two weeks prior to the scheduled event. The Lonesome Dove is always willing to accommodate dietary restrictions.

Beverage and Bar Set Up:  All beverages are priced per consumption. We recommend that you make wine selections in advance to ensure availability for your entire party.

LUNCH
SERVICE:

Tuesday thru Saturday:
11:30am - 2:30pm

DINNER
SERVICE:

Monday thru Thursday:
5:00pm - 10:00pm
Friday & Saturday:
5:00pm - 11:00pm


LOCATION & DIRECTIONS:
 

Located in the Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District, the Lonesome Dove Western Bistro is located at 2406 N. Main Street, Fort Worth, TX 76164.

We are on the corner of Exchange Ave & Main St., just north of Downtown Fort Worth.


3201 Riverfront Dr
Fort Worth, Texas 76107
(817) 877-4545

The Woodshed Smokehouse is chef Tim Love's homage to all things grilled, roasted, and slow-cooked, featuring an ever rotating selection of beef, chicken, pork, wild game, fish, and vegetables, all cooked over a variety of woods and fire sources.

Located on the bank of Fort Worth's Trinity River, the 14,000 square foot, open-air venue has something for everyone, a selection of tacos, including a daily meat roasted on a spit, traditional 'cue,  a number of large-format, family friendly dishes and meals, including a 16-hour Smoked Beef Shin, Open-fire Paella with Mussels, Clams, Rabbit-Rattlesnake Sausage, and Chicken as well as as a variety of vegetable dishes, such as a Whole Smoked Cauliflower Head and Local Acorn Squash.

The Woodshed features 25 craft beers on tap, a wide assortment of the finest liqours, and some of Texas' first wines on tap.

With three smokers, two rotisseries, two wood grills, and a rotating variety of 4-5 woods on which to cook, The Woodshed is Fort Worth's newest dining destination. However, it's much more than just a smokehouse. With its location on the bank of the Trinity River, The Woodshed is quickly becoming a community meeting place, with a working garden, live music, backyard games, bicycle rentals, gourmet coffee and freshlu baked pastries everyday at 7AM..

With seating for over 500, let the Woodshed Smokehouse host your next Fort Worth event.

With riverside views that are picturesque and Chef Love's menu that has dining guests going wild, this new & unique restaurant is sure to please any large group!

For rates & availability, contact Julia Tighe at 817-624-9712.

BREAKFAST
SERVICE:

Daily: 7:00am - 11:00am

DINNER
SERVICE:

Daily: 11:00am - 10pm

LOCATION & DIRECTIONS:
 

Located along the beautiful Trinity Trails on the banks of the Trinity River, the Woodshed Smokehouse is located at 3201 Riverfront Dr, Fort Worth, TX 76107.

We are at the University Dr exit off I-30, across from the Fort Worth Zoo and Colonial Country Club.


Chef Tim Love's Classic Burger joint, the Love Shack is a one of a kind dining experience for families of all ages. Since his first Love Shack location opened in the Stockyards National Historic District, Chef Love's gourmet hamburger more affectionately known as the "Dirty Love Burger", is garnering rave reviews from media outlets across the culinary spectrum.

The Love Shack serves made-to-order burgers, hot dogs, nachos, hand-cut fries and onion rings, root beer on tap, hand squeezed lemonade, and a full beer & wine menu. With live music during lunch & dinner 7 days a week, cold water misters for the hot Texas Summers, the Love Shack is definitely the coolest hot spot in the Fort Worth Stockyards. The signature dish, The Dirty Love Burger has been lauded by critics as a "Burger" that is one of the best in America.

The second Love Shack location, located in the posh So7 development off Fort Worth's West 7th St entertainment district features indoor and outdoor seating complete with live music stage, firepit, washer pit, and pet-friendly lounge area, as well as a full-fledged cocktail bar, where seasonal and classic cocktails are offered. To make it even more family-friendly, the cocktail list has an adult version and a child-friendly non-alcoholic version.

The most recent location, justoff the square in downtown Denton, Texas is located adjacent to the University of North Texas campus and has quickly became one of the most popular hangouts in town.  Featuring a large, pet friendly patio, indoor stage featuring live music on the weekends, and a full cocktail bar, residents of Denton county can now get Dirty, without having to drive all the way to Fort Worth. 

Private Dining is available at all 3 Love Shack locations!

Let the Love Shack do all the "dirty" work for your next birthday party or corporate function. We can accomodate up to 250 guests at each location as well as the ability to customize a menu for any budget. 

Looking for a fun & out of the ordinary event, look no further! 

For rates & availability, contact Julia Tighe at 817-624-9712.



LOCATIONS:
 

Love Shack - Stockyards
110 E. Exchange
Fort Worth, Texas 76164
(817) 740-8812 - To-Go Orders Accepted!

Love Shack - So7
817 Matisse, #445
Fort Worth, TX 76107
(817) 348-9655 - To-Go Orders Accepted!

Love Shack - Denton
115 East Hickory Street
Denton, Texas 76201
(940) 442-6834 - To-Go Orders Accepted!


One of Esquire Magazine's 100 Best Bars in America, venture into the White Elephant Saloon and you will have sworn you have stepped back into the Wild West.  With a full service bar, live music seven nights a week, pool tables, shuffleboard, and a brand new private room with full-service bar and food options from Chef Tim Love, the White Elephant is keeping alive its long tradition as one of Fort Worth's favorite honkytonks.

Fort Worth's most historic saloon & dancehall is located on Exchange Ave. across from the Stockyards Hotel in the heart of the Stockyards National Historic District. Featuring Live Music 7 days a week, the White Elephant Stage has played host to legends such as Leon Russell, Don Williams, Billy Joe Shaver, Roy Clark, Red Steagall & Charlie Daniels to a whole new generation of Texas country music stars.

Private Party Rooms are available at the White Elephant!

Looking for a fun & out of the ordinary event, look no further! 

For rates & availability, contact Julia Tighe at 817-624-9712.

HOURS OF OPERATION

12pm to 12am (Sun-Th), 12pm to 2am (Fri, Sat)


When Chef Love isn't spending time with his three children, overseeing his successful Fort Worth businesses or cooking behind the line at his kitchens, he is overseeing private dining events at his Lonesome Dove Western Bistro & his newest endeavor, TLC Catering.

Having put on thousands of successful events since 1999, Chef Love and his staff are now venturing out on the trail.

TLC Catering, with coordination overseen by Chef Love & his culinary staff, your guest's dining needs will be met with professional excellence and with attention to detail that is second to none.

Call us for a consultation: Julia Tighe Chef Love's Catering Concierge 817.740.8835

 

Boxed Lunches

Lunch Buffets
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Since he opened the Lonesome Dove Western Bistro in 2000, Chef Love has appeared in many of the world's premiere publications such as New York Times, Food & Wine Magazine, USA Today, and every pretty much every media outlet in his home state of Texas. 

Browse Chef Love's latest press coverage below: 

  GRILLING WITH CHEF TIM LOVE
DFW.COM -- 05/02/2012

  MEET TIM LOVE
Surlatable.com -- 05/01/2012

  CHEFS TIM BYRES AND TIM LOVE HAVE A GRILL FEST IN AUSTIN
Dallas Morning News -- 05/01/2012

  LOVE AND DUST: SCENES FROM THE AUSTIN FOOD AND WINE FEST
KUT -- 04/30/2012

  CHEF TIM LOVE & IRON CHEF MASAHARU MORIMOTO
FLICKR -- 04/29/2012


      

Chef Love is quite active in the spread of food and nutritional education to children across America. Starting a partnership with Spoons Across America in 2004, Chef Love has spent countless hours in classrooms across the country helping children learn healthy food & snack choices & fun guidelines to remember for a healthy future.

For more info on Spoons Across America, click here.


In 2010, Chef Love hosted Burgers 4 Babies at the Love Shack So7 in Fort Worth. Love's twin daughters were born nearly two months premature, and raising money for research and care for infants in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) has become a passion project for Love and his family.



Over the course of his career, Chef Love has had the opportunity to cook for & become friends with thousands of people across the world.

Be sure and check out their websites & tell them Chef Tim Love said hello!

Culinary Links

Food & Wine Magazine  |  Eater  |
Austin Food & Wine Festival  |  Food & Wine Classic
Top Chef Masters  |  Iron Chef America

Retail Partners

Sur La Table  |  Hellman's  | 

Fort Worth Links

Historic Stockyards  |  Trinity River Vision Authority  |  7th St
The Oui Lounge  |  FORTLIVE.com  |  Eats Beat
Fort Worth, Texas Magazine  |  Star-Telegram
360 West Magazine  |  Eat This Fort Worth

Music Links

ACL Festival  |  C3 Presents  |  Lollapalooza
Kings of Leon  |  The Jonas Brothers  |  Brad Hines
Jack Ingram  |  Walt Wilkins & the Mystiqueros
Pat Green  |  Stoney LaRue  |  Ronny Spears
Scott Copeland  |  Big Mike Richardson  |  Quaker City Nighthawks


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