A slice of prime real estate on Fort Worth’s Magnolia Avenue will soon become home to a new concept from chef Graham Elliot and his new business partner and fellow chef Charlie Rushton.
According to a press release, the upcoming restaurant, Commodore Tavern & Terrace, will open its doors later this year at 1101 W. Magnolia Ave., a spot previously occupied by The Magnolia Wine Bar, which closed in May.
This marks Elliot’s first venture into the bustling Near Southside. The celebrity chef known for his thick-rimmed glasses, Michelin accolades, and hosting a slew of Food Network shows, moved to Fort Worth from Chicago in October 2022, when he joined Felipe Armenta’s FAR Out Hospitality Group. With Armenta, Elliot co-created the French-inspired Le Margot, updated menus for Fort Worth staples The Tavern, Press Café, and Pacific Table, and helped launch the Midland restaurant Cowboy Prime…